Statement to the Senate Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants
Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants (304 KB PDF)
MBSP Rd 5 delivers improved mobile coverage for Indi
More parts of North East Victoria will see improved mobile coverage under Round 5 of the Government’s highly successful $380 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today said six new base stations would be built the Indi Electorate under Round 5, providing improved mobile coverage in those communities. “It’s positive…
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING GOES ONLINE
As COVID-19 has changed the way we work, train and study, the Liberal and Nationals Government is working to deliver more training online. Today the Government launched the improved and repurposed My Skills website which will now focus on online training for Australians looking to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. The My Skills website has…
Visa Changes Bring Workforce Certainty For Farmers
Victorian orchardists and horticulture farm businesses and communities stand to benefit from an announcement made by the Australian Government to extend working holiday maker and other visas amid the COVID-19 crisis with requirements to support the on-going health of regional communities. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie welcomed confirmation that visa changes will allow Pacific…
Mobile coverage boosted in Wandiligong
People living and travelling through Wandiligong will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The switch on of a new macro base station in Wandiligong under the Mobile Black Spot Program will significantly improve phone service in the popular tourist destination on Morses Creek…
Foreign investment change protects Aussie farm land
Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says changes to foreign investment review laws will ensure the interests of regional, rural and remote businesses are protected through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All proposed foreign investments into Australia subject to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (the Act) would require approval. These measures would remain in place…
Supporting Regional Australia through COVID-19
Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says regional businesses, agriculture and tourism impacted by the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) remain front and centre for The Nationals as the Commonwealth Government rolls out multi-billion dollar support programs. This week the Government announced an extra $66.1 billion in stimulus measures which brings the total economic support package…
Surely Australians are better than this
STATEMENT It is beyond belief to see and hear of appalling busloads of Melbourne people on rural and regional shopping raids. My office has received calls from right across Victoria, from people who are seeing their local shops plundered by self-centred people from Melbourne who, it seems, have no compassion or care for anyone but…
Everyone has role to play to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across Australia
The Australian Government has taken significant steps to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus and delay community transmission across the country. “The core objective is to slow the spread of coronavirus in Australia by taking additional steps to delay the impact and slow the rate of growth of the virus,” Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie…
Red Tape Cut, Access Easier For Bushfire Affected Small Businesses
The Liberal-National government today announced a new $10,000 grant and simplified access to existing loans and other services for small businesses affected by recent bushfires including the Upper Murray. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today’s support is in response to feedback from fire affected communities to help them get through the recovery as…