All Indi’s nine Local Government Areas will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment of more than $9 million will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. Indi-based…
DetailsInvestment in low emissions technologies that strengthen our economy and support rural and regional jobs and businesses are a priority of The Nationals in Government on the road to recovery from COVID-19, and to help Australia reduce global emissions. Today, the Liberal and Nationals Government released the Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper, that will bring…
DetailsThe Government will provide a funding injection for 18 community groups and organisations in Indi to support the work of local volunteers. Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the grants would support the work of volunteers right across the Indi Electorate, from the Alpine Move Group to the Wodonga Urban Landcare Group. “This money…
DetailsThe Nationals in the Senate have condemned state Labor governments for using COVID-19 to enforce outrageous bans on the sale of firearms and ammunition. The Australian Senate today supported Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie’s motion despite Labor and The Greens voting against it. Senator McKenzie’s motion called out state Labor governments…
DetailsThe Nationals Senate team has welcomed moves by the Government to ensure costs incurred by regional airports to implement improved security screening measures will not be passed on unfairly to regional travellers. The Nationals in the Senate negotiated changes to the cost recovery model proposed by the Government to ensure travellers did not face disproportionate…
DetailsA $448.5 million Regional Bushfire Recovery and Development Program will provide North East Victorian communities with additional funding and expertise to revive the economy following the devastating 2019-20 bushfire season.The program is being funded as part of a broader $650 million package for impacted communities announced by the Government today. The package is included under…
DetailsFour North East Victorian agricultural show societies will share in more than $500,000 to renew and reinvigorate their show grounds, under the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program. Corryong and Upper Murray Show Society will receive $245,067 to upgrade and extend the power supply at the Corryong Recreation Reserve and upgrade the rodeo arena to…
DetailsBeechworth’s Bridge Road Brewers will be able to expand their craft beer production line and Beechworth Honey will expand its creamed honey operation thanks to a $100,000 investment each from the Federal Government’s Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF). 200 projects worth more than $215 million dollars are being supported through the fund as the Government backing…
DetailsSubmission to the Senate Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Administration of Sports Grants (304 KB PDF)
DetailsMore 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…
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