More students from Wangaratta and the North East will have the opportunity to participate in higher education in their local community thanks to a $6.8 million Australian Government investment. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment, today opened the new Wangaratta Regional Study Centre, which…
DetailsThe Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie has called on Bendigo’s state and federal Labor MPs to end their misleading and baseless scare-campaign on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education, describing it as blatant fear mongering. Senator McKenzie said Labor’s recent claims that the Coalition was about to cut its share of funding for the…
DetailsAgribusinesses, farmers, retailers, food manufacturers and peak industry bodies are being encouraged to provide feedback on the Commonwealth Government’s new country of origin labelling proposal at a series of forums to be held across the country. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Coalition was committed to providing consumers with access to clear,…
DetailsOlympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallists Michael Diamond and Laetisha Scanlan were the guests of honour at the recent launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Shooting event held at Parliament House in Canberra. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie launched the Parliamentary Friends of Shooting in March, in an effort to raise awareness about…
DetailsAs we mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing this Anzac Day, I strongly encourage all Victorians to pause and pay tribute to the sacrifices our Australian service men and women have made and continue to make in protecting our nation. As Victorians and Australians we are incredibly proud and thankful for their service…
DetailsThe Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie, a vocal advocate for increased online streaming of ABC’s regional content, today welcomed the ABC’s announcement that it will stream an additional 14 regional services online and on mobile. Senator McKenzie, who has highlighted in Senate Estimates and other forums the need for ABC to stream its regional…
DetailsThe Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today the demonisation of licensed and responsible firearms owners by the Greens must stop, following the tabling of the Senate’s Inquiry into the ability of Australian law enforcement authorities to eliminate gun related violence in Australia. Senator McKenzie said the report, tabled today, found that only four hundredths…
DetailsThe Commonwealth Government’s plan to develop a national strategy aimed at combatting the drug ice has been strongly welcomed by The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie and The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. On Wednesday, the Prime Minister announced that the Commonwealth Government would work with the States and Territories to develop…
DetailsThe Parliamentary Friends of Shooting will host its first event on Monday night at Parliament House in Canberra, with Olympic and Commonwealth champions Michael Diamond and Laetisha Scanlon to attend as special guests. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie was the driving force behind the creation of the Parliamentary Friends of Shooting. Guests will hear from six-time…
DetailsThe Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today moved a motion that will see the Senate investigate the effect of market consolidation on the red meat processing sector. Senator McKenzie, working in consultation with her National Party colleagues, local producers and key industry groups, was the driving force behind drafting the terms of reference and moving the motion. Senator McKenzie…
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