Here’s my piece which appeared in the Canberra Times McEwen’s legacy deserves to be celebrated for all country people THERE was an attempt to cancel Black Jack this week. But don’t worry James Packer, your casinos are safe for now. I’m talking about Sir John “Black Jack” McEwen, Australia’s 18th prime minister. This is the…
Simplified cross-border access for farmers, freight operators and local communities need to be maintained, argues Bridget McKenzie. BRIDGET McKENZIE, The Weekly Times July 13, 2020 THERE would be few people who don’t feel genuine concern for Melbourne and agree closing off affected COVID-19 areas is the right move. Isolated outbreaks require swift, decisive action on…
Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says regional Victorians should not be penalised because of COVID-19 spikes in isolated parts of Melbourne. Senator McKenzie encouraged Victorians not living in Stage 3 Stay at Home restricted postcode areas and the rest of Australia to support regional businesses and tourist operators by visiting and holidaying in regional…
FOR many farmers, their farm is not just their business, but their home. More than sheds and paddocks. Built with hard work, sweat and often tears, in many cases the culmination of generations of work. That is what the new wave of animal liberationists are targeting, people's homes. They are invading and stealing farmers' property,…
In ‘Nationals accused of ‘Stalinist’ approach over local content rules’ (AFR, January 18), a nameless television executive asked what the Nationals were smoking. We smoke regional-centric bias like it’s free, legal and our job. I am disappointed when television executives cannot recognise rural and regional advocacy when presented to them. Are we on drugs because…
http://australianpolity.com/australian-polity/the-impact-of-technology-on-government Volume 5, Issue 2 By Senator Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senator for Victoria The Internet has transformed society, making it easier to buy goods and access services from around the world. It has also increased the opportunities for companies to minimise or avoid paying tax. The growth of online sports gambling and the increase of…
VICTORIAN Farmers are disappointed that the Labor government has ditched the alpine grazing trial in the high country before even giving it a chance. Newly appointed Environment Minister Lisa Neville made the announcement yesterday and claimed that “the science is already in” on cattle in the state’s alpine region. But Victorian Farmers Federation Omeo…
The Mountain Cattlemen and supporters were very disappointed to learn on rural radio today that the Trial in Wonnangatta Valley has been cancelled. They say the way it was announced by the Minister was disrespectful. President of the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria Charlie Lovick said that the MCAV wrote to the Minister Lisa Neville…
QUT has released four course fee scenarios for domestic students commencing in 2016, in an effort to provide clarity around the current higher education funding debate. QUT accepts all sides of politics struggle with the reality of the balance between student and government contributions to higher education. The scenarios are based on: no change (scenario…
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 3 December Australia’s national industry association for private tertiary education, the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET), said today that the defeat of the Higher Education Reforms in the Senate is a major blow for low SES and regional students across Australia. Broadening government supported places to non-university higher education…