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WEEKLY TIMES: Collusion hard to pin down

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Thursday, 10 September 2015

http://m.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/saleyard-collusion-hard-to-prove-according-to-red-meat-senate-inquiry/story-fnkeqfxg-1227519071346 BY Fiona Myers ALLEGATIONS of collusion are rife in the meat industry, but finding proof is almost impossible, according to the red-meat Senate inquiry. Anecdotal evidence of collusion was presented at a Senate inquiry into the red-meat sector in Albury last week. One came from Mudgegona producer Julian Carroll, who spoke of a single…

Speech – preparing young people for the workforce

SpeechesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Pic source: studentedge.com.au Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (12:15): I too rise to speak to the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Youth Employment and Other Measures) Bill 2015. All of us come here to build a better future for our nation, for our families and our communities. Addressing the scourge of youth unemployment has to be key to…

Speech – Water Amendment Bill 2015

SpeechesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Pic source: water.gov.au Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (19:00): It gives me great satisfaction to commend this particular bill, the Water Amendment Bill 2015, to the Senate. I do thank those opposite and the Labor Party for supporting its passage through the other place. Senator Kim Carr: Why are you holding it up then? The ACTING DEPUTY…

Speech – Royal Commission on Trade Union Governance and Corruption

SpeechesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (15:22): I too rise to take note of the answers given by Senator Abetz and Senator Brandis to questions asked by Senator Conroy and Senator Cameron. Here we are, as Conroy and Cameron— The DEPUTY PRESIDENT: Senator McKenzie! Senator McKENZIE: I am sorry, Mr Deputy President, Senator Conroy and Senator Cameron are…

WANGARATTA CHRONICLE: Beef farmers fed up

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Monday, 7 September 2015

http://wangarattachronicle.com.au/2015/09/07/beef-farmers-fed-up/ BY Shane Douthie THE public hearing of the Senate inquiry into the meat processing reaffirmed to Senator Bridget McKenzie why she was one of its main instigators in the first place. “This issue has resonated throughout North East Victoria,” Senator McKenzie said. “The strong community turnout at Albury really impressed the panel and it…

DUBBO DAILY LIBERAL: Education equality – Uni fees deterring students

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Monday, 7 September 2015

http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/3330898/education-equality-uni-fees-deterring-students/?cs=112 BY Jennifer Hoar REGIONAL communities, as well as students and parents, are suffering at the hands of a university system where high costs force country students to choose between staying at home or gaining a higher education, according to federal National party senator Bridget McKenzie. Possible solutions, raised at recent Regional Higher Education Forums,…

Speech – addressing social security and aged care challenges

SpeechesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Monday, 7 September 2015

Senator McKENZIE (Victoria) (18:15): I rise to add my contribution on the Social Services Legislation Amendment (No. 2) Bill 2015—a bill for an act to amend the law relating to social security and aged care and for related purposes. The bill is attempting to address some of the challenges that we face as a modern…

ABC COUNTRY HOUR VICTORIA: Senate inquiry into red meat sector

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Victorian Country Hour reports on the senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry hearing in Albury, into the effect of consolidation on the red meat processing sector. Live cross with reporter, Warwick Long. To listen, go to: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-02/vic-country-hour-podcast-2-september-2015/6743730

Learning Potential App to benefit Victorian students

Media ReleasesBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Nationals Senator for Victoria and chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, Bridget McKenzie, says an innovative new mobile app will encourage parents to get more involved in their children’s education. “The Learning Potential mobile app, recently launched by Minister for Education and Training, Christopher Pyne, features helpful articles and videos with tips…

NFF: China-Australia FTA great for Australian jobs, industry groups say

In The NewsBy Senator Bridget McKenzie Monday, 31 August 2015

http://www.nff.org.au/read/5047/china-australia-fta-great-for-australian.html AUSTRALIA risks missing out on a surge in jobs and export opportunities if the Parliament delays approving the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), prompting three major industry groups to today launch a national campaign to inform the public on the benefits of the landmark deal. The campaign by the National Farmers' Federation, the Minerals…

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