NBN Co has hit a huge milestone today with the rollout now nearly complete, under construction or in design outside of major urban areas. Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, welcomed the announcement and said the milestone marks a significant achievement and a reason for regional businesses to celebrate. “The Coalition prioritised the NBN…
Regional passenger rail services on the Bendigo/Echuca line are set to become quicker and more reliable following the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver major track and signalling upgrade works on the corridor. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the funding is being provided through the Regional Rail Revival program…
The Dolphins and Seagulls are ready to battle it out for the Herald Press Cup this Sunday, coinciding with the opening of stage two of the new Rugby League Dolphins Stadium in Redcliffe. Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the project will deliver significant economic and social benefits to the…
Australia has achieved a resounding victory in the World Trade Organization (WTO) tobacco plain packaging disputes. In a report released last night, the WTO rejected all of the claims brought by Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Cuba that Australia's measure is inconsistent with WTO rules. The WTO confirmed Australia's tobacco plain packaging measure is…
The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation will today meet to discuss a range of measures aimed at ensuring a safe and healthy food supply for Australia and New Zealand. The Minister for Rural Health and Chair of the Forum, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Forum provides an opportunity to review food…
The local residents of East Lynne today are set to benefit from new mobile coverage following the announcement of the first mobile base station under the Coalition’s Priority Location round of the $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Federal Member for Gilmore, Mrs Ann Sudmalis MP have…
The National Wrap with Patricia KarvelasABC studio, Parliament House Canberra24 June 20189:05pm E&OE Subjects: business tax cuts, live exports, National Energy Guarantee, World Cup coverage and the ABC PATRICIA KARVELAS:Pauline Hanson has flagged she won’t support your tax cuts unless large corporations are reined in, including even the use of overseas call centres. Are you…
Minister for Rural Health, Sport and Regional Communications Bridget McKenzie said the Australian Government was committed to working with all levels of government to improve health, physical activity and communications outcomes for people living in regional Australia. Speaking at the Australian Local Government Association’s Annual General Assembly, Minister McKenzie said access to high quality health…
STATEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL NATIONALS ON THE ABC The Nationals do not, and have no intention of ever supporting the privatisation of the ABC. The ABC provides an invaluable service to rural and regional Australians. From providing cricket coverage to those driving Australia’s long highways, to its dedicated coverage of the agriculture sector on The…
Subjects: Participation in sport and Mobile Black Spot Program MATT TRIBE:A big talking point in the last 24 hours for our region is we have just had a visit by the Deputy Nationals Leader Bridget McKenzie who I understand was on the dawn flight this morning, but from Melbourne joins us this morning. Hi Minister.…