Farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas can turn them into reality by applying for grants of up to $50,000 under Round three of the Smart Farms Small Grants program. Nationals Senator for Victoria and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said farmers had a long history of early adoption of innovations. “We want to hear…
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie encourages Indigenous Australians from across rural and regional Victoria to have their say on the development of an Indigenous voice to government. Senator McKenzie said the co-design process would be an opportunity for locals to put their views forward on how a voice could better empower individuals and communities…
A Government grant is investing almost $2.5 million into a cutting-edge La Trobe University project in northern Victoria, aimed at encouraging climate resilience and rewarding on-farm sustainable practices. Minister for Agriculture and Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, and Nationals Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the project would provide a proof of concept when…
Community and ex-service organisation groups in Indi are set to receive a funding boost to remember their town’s military heroes in their own unique way. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said $5000 will go towards supporting projects at Rutherglen ($1260), Wahgunyah ($2000) and Bandiana ($1826) as part of the Liberal and Nationals’ Government’s Saluting…
The Australian dairy industry mandatory code of conduct exposure draft was released today in what is the third and final round of consultation with the dairy industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the code would come into effect in January 2020, months ahead of schedule, thanks to the advocacy…
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says the Liberal-Nationals Government announcement to provide immediate access to life-changing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will make a real difference for people with cystic fibrosis. From 1 December 2019, the life-changing cystic fibrosis medicine Symdeko® will be listed on the PBS for patients with cystic fibrosis…
Regional Airport owners and operators will soon be able to apply for a share in $100 million of funding for safety upgrades as part of the federal Liberal-Nationals Government’s new Regional Airports Program. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said the guidelines are now available, giving airport owners and operators more information on their eligibility…
Aspiring sporting champions are encouraged to apply for funding to take them closer to fullfilling their dream. The next round of grant applications for the Local Sporting Champions program is now open. “The Liberal-National Government's Local Sporting Champions program provides assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 to participate in state, national or international championships,”…
Today is National headspace Day, which puts the issue of young Australians’ mental health in the spotlight. National Headspace Day draws attention to a significant issue across North East Victoria, and encourages young people to discuss their mental health and take steps to improve their wellbeing. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie encouraged young Australians…
Show societies in north-east Victoria and across the state are encouraged to apply for the Liberal-National government’s Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program (AgShows) funding to upgrade, maintain, buy or build new showground infrastructure and attractions. Nationals Senator for Victoria and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, said applications were now open for the $20 million…