JOINT RELEASE: Deputy Leader of the Nationals and Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum The ACCC will establish a Dairy Consultative Committee to support the Liberal and Nationals Government’s ongoing commitment to the Australian dairy industry. Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the committee would be led by an…
DetailsThe Landcare movement today celebrated 30 years of all sections of Australian society working together to improve the environment and create more productive farm land. Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, today marked the anniversary in Parkville with a host of people involved in Landcare over the last 30 years, and announced Sophie Taylor-Price as…
DetailsFOR many farmers, their farm is not just their business, but their home. More than sheds and paddocks. Built with hard work, sweat and often tears, in many cases the culmination of generations of work. That is what the new wave of animal liberationists are targeting, people's homes. They are invading and stealing farmers' property,…
DetailsHere’s my interview with ABC’s Victorian Country Hour host Nikolai Beilharz talking about the government’s laws targeting animal activists
The Morrison Government is today delivering on its election commitment to protect the privacy of Australian farmers and primary producers by introducing legislation to protect them from the unlawful actions of animal activists.The Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 introduces new offences for the incitement of trespass, property damage, or theft on agricultural land.Attorney-General,…
DetailsSenator McKENZIE (Victoria—Minister for Agriculture and Leader of The Nationals in the Senate) (10:14): Many thoughtful words have already been spoken about former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, his contribution and his character. On behalf of The Nationals, my contribution today will reflect on his life and work, in particular as it relates to rural and…
DetailsMore farmers will be able to access vital assistance when they are going through tough times, with the Coalition Government today introducing legislation to maintain the net farm asset threshold for Farm Household Allowance (FHA) at $5 million. Minister for Agriculture, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Government was delivering on its election commitment to keep…
DetailsMinister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie is travelling to Europe today to build stronger ties with major trading partners and hold discussions on the EU-FTA. “This is an opportunity to champion Australian agriculture in the EU, strengthen our agricultural and trade relationships and ultimately support jobs and economic growth in rural and regional Australia,” Minister McKenzie…
DetailsDAILY CARGO NEWS by David Sexton AGRICULTURE minister Bridget McKenzie is jetting off to Rome for talks on Saturday about a free trade agreement with the European Union. Senator McKenzie said this was an opportunity to champion Australian agriculture in the EU, strengthen trade relationships and support jobs and economic growth. “Growing exports and getting…
DetailsNationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today welcomed funding of $7842 to the Tallangatta Football Netball Club to encourage more North East residents to talk about organ and tissue donation and register on the Australian Organ Donor Register. The Liberal and Nationals Government has awarded $407,194 in Community Awareness Grants to projects across Australia as…
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