Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie has hit out at Lisa Chesters and Greg Bickley for paying lip service to the need to support local jobs. Senator McKenzie said the candidates for both major parties had repeatedly cited jobs as a key priority, but actions spoke louder than words. The How-To-Vote cards of both candidates…
DetailsFixing mobile black spots and funding for road upgrades will be the main topics of discussion during community visits by Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Roads and Regional Transport Darren Chester. Senator McKenzie and Mr Chester will visit Charlton, Wycheproof, Birchip, Donald and Murtoa today. In Charlton they will…
DetailsNationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie said the Coalition’s review of competition law would ensure a fair go for producers and retailers. Senator McKenzie and The Nationals Victorian Senate candidate Marty Corboy this week heard from Victorian business owners and discussed competition concerns. “We have heard the Labor Government carbon tax has had a significant impact…
DetailsNationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said a Coalition Government would strengthen Australia’s anti-dumping regime. The food and grocery industry is Australia’s largest manufacturing sector and a key economic driver for regional Victoria. ‘Dumping’ occurs when foreign product is sold in Australia at less than its cost of production, undercutting local growers or businesses. Senator…
DetailsVictorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie has made submissions to the Productivity Commission’s inquiries into the impact of cheap fruit and tomato imports on Australian producers. Senator McKenzie said under the World Trade Organisation agreement, safeguard measures could be applied to prevent serious and ongoing harm to industry. ‘‘In a free trade environment, dumping can occur,…
DetailsNationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie will this week address a forum on the recently launched DisabilityCare Australia. Senator McKenzie is a member of the joint select committee on DisabilityCare Australia, otherwise known as the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The scheme has commenced in trial sites across the country, including the Barwon region in Victoria. ‘‘The…
DetailsNationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in the Racism. It Stops With Me campaign. Senator McKenzie will tomorrow meet with the heads of local sporting organisations, along with Clubs Australia, who are leading the campaign in the region. Jason Wallace (Bendigo Stadium/Bendigo Basketball), Ken Yates (Kangaroo Flat Sports Club),…
DetailsVictorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie will visit Tasmania on Saturday to launch The Nationals in Deloraine. Senator McKenzie said it was a great honour to be present at the launch of the party after a 15 year hiatus. ‘’Tasmania and The Nationals are a great fit,’’ she said. ‘’Tasmania has vibrant rural and regional communities…
DetailsNationals Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie has condemned the Rudd Government for voting against acknowledging three international environmental conservation treaties to which Australia is already a signatory. The treaties all recognise sustainable use of the environment. ‘’The vote highlights the hypocrisy of Labor’s stated support for environmental conservation,’’ Senator McKenzie said. The Senate was asked to…
DetailsThe Federal Government has given a Senate Inquiry into the Australian Education Bill just three days and has refused to allow time for hearings. Victorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said this move came after the Federal Government gagged debate on the Bill in the House of Representatives after less than two hours. Senator McKenzie said…
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