RURAL VICTORIA SHORT-CHANGED AS LABOR AXES COUNTRY BRIDGE FUND

Rural Victorians have been short-changed by the Albanese Government in national funding intended to upgrade country bridges that enable heavy vehicle access to farms to ensure fodder and supplies are delivered to farms, and agricultural commodities can get to market. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie said by cutting funding…

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Horror road toll demands rethink on safety data

Federal Labor’s cuts to road projects require immediate further scrutiny as three recent fatal road accidents are found to have occurred on roads and highways the Albanese Government has cut and deferred funding. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie said state safety data should inform road decisions on for delays…

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CALLS FOR GAMES OVERSIGHT TO AVOID ANOTHER SHAMBLE

The second interim report into Australia’s preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games was tabled in the Senate today revealing greater oversight is needed for the infrastructure, sporting and legacy opportunities in Queensland. Shadow Infrastructure and Transport Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie said evidence to the Committee revealed broad concerns for infrastructure and transport planning…

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BRING ON INFRASTRUCTURE OVERSIGHT BILL

The Government’s delays to its own legislation to reform Infrastructure Australia are undermining public confidence in Labor’s infrastructure priorities. Reforming Infrastructure Australia was a Labor election promise. Shadow Infrastructure Minister Senator Bridget McKenzie said the Government has been refusing to bring on the debate which would allow key amendments to be adopted that increase transparency…

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19 OCTOBER 2023 – MEDIA RELEASE – WHY IS THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT SO AFRAID OF MR ALAN JOYCE? 

What is the Albanese Government afraid of by refusing to bring former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce AC in front of the Senate Committee? 

There are many questions the Australian public deserves answers to from the former Qantas CEO. 

Mr Joyce needs to come clean about the decisions he made in his former role which were to the detriment of Qantas’ loyal customers, staff, and shareholders. 

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