Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, has welcomed the trade deal between Australia and India because it will create jobs and opportunities for the region. On Saturday (2 April), both countries signed the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA). Under the deal: Tariffs will be eliminated on more than 85 per cent of…
DetailsMore bridges across Indi could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Liberal and Nationals Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP). The Government will inject an additional $10 million each year for the next four years into the BRP, increasing annual funding to $95 million, in…
DetailsAs part of our plan for a stronger future, the Liberal and Nationals Government will extend the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS), investing more than $343 million over four years in the ongoing fight to reduce the impact of ice, other drugs and alcohol. This investment includes an additional $27.9 million being committed to supporting…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) will enter into a record 10-year strategic partnership, worth nearly $1 billion, to provide more certainty for regional, rural and remote patients who rely on the critical aeromedical service. Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, said this historic partnership will provide long-term security…
DetailsIndi families, businesses and concession holders are among the big winners from a number of welcome and needed measures announced in the Federal Budget to relieve cost of living pressures, provide tax relief and expand job opportunities. Nationals Senator for Victoria, the Hon Bridget McKenzie said the 2022-23 Budget highlighted the strength of the economy…
DetailsThe Liberal and Nationals Government has today announced in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, a significant milestone with 500 NBN SkyMuster satellite services now installed at rural fire depots and designated evacuation centres across Australia, providing crucial connectivity for communities and emergency service organisations when land-based communication networks are impacted. Minister for Regional Communications, Senator…
DetailsBishop Druitt College Coffs Harbour, St Patrick’s College Campbelltown, and Christian College Geelong have been selected as joint winners of the National Large Air Tanker (LAT) Naming Competition. The Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan visited Bishop Druitt College this…
DetailsAnother round of a successful program which offers students $15,000 a year to study and live in regional Australia will be funded by the Liberal and Nationals Government. The Destination Australia Program will provide more opportunities for domestic and international students to study in regional centres in 2023. From 26 May 2022, eligible tertiary education…
DetailsIndi will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Liberal and Nationals Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said the investment in NBN Co’s non-commercial fixed wireless network will significantly improve the…
DetailsNationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie has welcomed a new push to crackdown on cyber-criminals, saying it will help make our local community safer. The Liberal and Nationals Government has launched Australia’s National Plan to Combat Cybercrime and opened a new Australian Federal Police-led centre dedicated to combating online crime. “We all know how much…
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