RSPCA has lost its way

Iconic Australian movies such as Babe and Red Dog would never have seen the light of day if the RSPCA had its way, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said today. “In recent years the RSPCA’s mission has shifted from compassion and education to extreme animal activism to the point where they now resemble…

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McKenzie meats processors

Beef producers in northern Victoria were encouraged to have their say on how to best improve their industry at a meeting in Echuca yesterday. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie hosted the meeting which gave local beef producers the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming Senate inquiry into the effect of market consolidation…

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McKenzie continue to fight for Mountain Cattlemen

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie has described Victorian Labor’s permanent ban on cattle grazing in Victoria’s national parks as the equivalent of banning the Scots from wearing kilts. “It beggars belief that Labor would seek to end a practice which is so ingrained into our cultural heritage,” Senator McKenzie said. “Labor’s decision to…

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Students from farming families to be better off

Students from asset rich but cash poor farming families will be around $7,000 a year better off following the Federal Coalition Government’s decision to remove the Family Assets Test when considering eligibility for Youth Allowance. Under the Coalition Government’s changes, the value of farms and trusts will no longer be considered when applying for Youth…

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Students from farming families to be better off

Thousands of students from asset rich but cash poor farming families will be around $7,000 a year better off following the Federal Coalition Government’s decision to remove the Family Assets Test when considering eligibility for Youth Allowance. Under the Coalition Government’s changes which were announced as part of the 2015/16 Federal Budget, the value of…

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Boost to Indi through National Stronger Regions Fund

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie today announced the Commonwealth Government would invest more than $12 million to deliver key infrastructure projects in Indi. Senator McKenzie said the projects to be funded included: • $10 million towards the Wodonga City Heart Infrastructure Project; • $1.87 million towards construction of an Alpine Events Centre in…

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McKenzie announces $5 million for Bendigo Airport

The Commonwealth Government will invest $5 million towards construction of a new runway at Bendigo Airport, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie announced today. Senator McKenzie said the Commonwealth Government’s $5 million investment would support the Greater Bendigo City Council to deliver a $14.7 million upgrade of Bendigo Airport. The investment will fund construction…

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Coalition to build stronger communities

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said communities across regional Victoria can access grants worth between $1,000 and $20,000 to fund local projects that deliver important social benefits. Senator McKenzie said the Coalition Government announced the new Stronger Communities Programme in the 2015 Budget. “The new Stronger Communities Programme will provide $45 million over…

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Classroom ready, set, go!

The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie welcomed today’s $16.9 million Coalition Government investment that will ensure teacher graduates are classroom ready. “As a former school teacher, I understand how important it is to ensure our graduate teachers are ready to teach from the first day they enter the classroom,” Senator McKenzie said. “To have…

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Local schools encouraged to be Sporting Schools

The Australian Government is investing $100 million to help local schools, teachers and sporting clubs encourage more primary school students to become more active before, during and after school. The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the $100 million Sporting Schools Programme was part of the Government’s plan to build healthier and more active…

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