Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said councils in the Indi electorate will soon receive more than $7 million for local road construction and street repairs as part of the $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery program. “The Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and Nationals Leader, Warren Truss, is writing to all councils advising them…
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie today urged regional Victorians to Run 4 Farmer Health held as part of the Melbourne Marathon next month. “Before anyone baulks at the mention of a marathon, they can be assured there are smaller runs they can take part in to support this great cause,” she said. “The Run 4 Farmer…
The Nationals candidate for Ripon Scott Turner and Senator Bridget McKenzie have met with larger regional manufacturer AME systems to discuss the importance of skills training and commitment to workplace training. Mr Turner said that Senator McKenzie, who is Chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, shared his commitment to expanding business and…
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said she is disappointed the Member for Indi is opposing the Coalition Government’s higher education reforms which expand opportunities for regional students in pursuing further education. Senator McKenzie, chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, said the reforms include expanding the current system to provide support to students completing…
The Chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, Senator Bridget McKenzie, today called on Mr Tim Harcourt to step down as a Fair Work Commission (FWC) Expert Panel Member. “FWC President, Justice Iain Ross, has written to me, conveying his view that on several occasions Mr Harcourt breached the FWC Code of Conduct…
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie, accused the Greens of supporting the illegal activities of vigilantes who target animal industries with the intent of shutting them down. The Greens refused to support Senator McKenzie’s Notice of Motion (attached) in the senate that condemns the actions of vigilantes who trespass onto farm properties and covertly film operations. The…
Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, challenged Labor's lies about the government's commitment to school funding. The Labor-Greens-dominated Select Committee on School Funding held an inquiry into funding arrangements and reforms and tabled its report in the senate yesterday. Senator McKenzie, also a committee member, submitted a dissenting report. Senator McKenzie said constructive debate about…
Young people in the Bendigo electorate will be among the first 17 to 24 year olds to join the Australian Government’s Green Army and become part of the largest environmental movement in Australia’s history, Nationals Senator, Bridget McKenzie, said. “The first round of Green Army projects have been announced, to start in the 2014-15 financial…
Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, and the Nationals candidate for Shepparton, Greg Barr, said Goulburn Valley fruit growers will learn how to reduce energy costs and lower production costs through Apple and Pear Australia Limited’s (APAL) federally funded Watts in Your Business program. Senator McKenzie addressed fruit growers at the national launch of the…
The Australian Government wants to hear from regional Victorians on how they think the National Landcare Program can better improve their local environment. Community information sessions will be held nationally next month including at Horsham and Albury-Wodonga. Senator McKenzie said these sessions will seek feedback, while also informing people of the opportunities the Landcare program…