More parts of North East Victoria will see improved mobile coverage under Round 5 of the Government’s highly successful $380 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today said six new base stations would be built the Indi Electorate under Round 5, providing improved mobile coverage in those communities. “It’s positive…
DetailsAs COVID-19 has changed the way we work, train and study, the Liberal and Nationals Government is working to deliver more training online. Today the Government launched the improved and repurposed My Skills website which will now focus on online training for Australians looking to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. The My Skills website has…
DetailsVictorian orchardists and horticulture farm businesses and communities stand to benefit from an announcement made by the Australian Government to extend working holiday maker and other visas amid the COVID-19 crisis with requirements to support the on-going health of regional communities. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie welcomed confirmation that visa changes will allow Pacific…
DetailsPeople living and travelling through Wandiligong will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The switch on of a new macro base station in Wandiligong under the Mobile Black Spot Program will significantly improve phone service in the popular tourist destination on Morses Creek…
DetailsSenator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says changes to foreign investment review laws will ensure the interests of regional, rural and remote businesses are protected through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. All proposed foreign investments into Australia subject to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (the Act) would require approval. These measures would remain in place…
DetailsSenator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie says regional businesses, agriculture and tourism impacted by the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) remain front and centre for The Nationals as the Commonwealth Government rolls out multi-billion dollar support programs. This week the Government announced an extra $66.1 billion in stimulus measures which brings the total economic support package…
DetailsSTATEMENT It is beyond belief to see and hear of appalling busloads of Melbourne people on rural and regional shopping raids. My office has received calls from right across Victoria, from people who are seeing their local shops plundered by self-centred people from Melbourne who, it seems, have no compassion or care for anyone but…
DetailsThe Australian Government has taken significant steps to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus and delay community transmission across the country. “The core objective is to slow the spread of coronavirus in Australia by taking additional steps to delay the impact and slow the rate of growth of the virus,” Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie…
DetailsThe Liberal-National government today announced a new $10,000 grant and simplified access to existing loans and other services for small businesses affected by recent bushfires including the Upper Murray. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today’s support is in response to feedback from fire affected communities to help them get through the recovery as…
DetailsThe Australian government today announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, businesses strong and support households and the economy as we face significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus. As Nationals Senator for Victoria, I want to share with regional Victorians what it means. The package has four parts:…
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