Australia’s regional cities are vital in strong regional cities growth and creating a new framework for growth outside the capital cities. National’s Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said today the challenge for national leaders is to develop a plan that narrows the divide between regional cities and major capitals. “We need to create policies that…
DetailsThe new Turnbull Ministry announced this afternoon is good for the country and good for regional Victoria. It is impressive to see such a strong National Party representation in the new Ministry reflecting the great success of the Nationals in the federal election, especially in Murray. Of special note for Victorians is Local Government and…
DetailsThe Coalition Government announced today that it will provide support for Australian dairy farmers who have had their incomes retrospectively cut by dairy processors Murray-Goulburn and Fonterra. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce said the Coalition will deliver immediate assistance to dairy farmers in hardship to help them manage…
DetailsNationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie today applauded moves to strengthen existing workplace laws to ensure better protection for workers and to stamp out exploitation by unscrupulous employers. Senator McKenzie said the Coalition’s focus on jobs and growth will be complemented by increased safeguards for workers who have been let down in recent times as…
DetailsLast night the coalition government released its 2016 Budget. This budget is the Turnbull Government’s economic plan to ensure Australia continues to successfully transition from the mining investment boom to a stronger, more diversified new economy. This economic plan is the foundation on which we can build a brighter, more secure future, in a stronger, new…
DetailsNational Party Senator for Victoria and Chair of the Senate Education and Employment References Committee Bridget McKenzie today called on regional universities to apply for funding under the National Priorities Pool program to assist regional and rural students into universities. Funding applications are now being accepted from universities looking at creating more opportunities for targeted…
DetailsThe Nationals as part of the Coalition Government has fought hard to back small business by delivering major changes to misuse of market power provisions in the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA). Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said today that the Coalition Government reforms to the CCA were a big win for the thousands…
DetailsThe media reform package announced by the Coalition contains strong measures to protect local content in rural and regional communities, a move pushed by The Nationals. Locally produced content retains essential skills and know how, local knowledge in local communities. The Bill introduces a new incentive to provide local news that features footage filmed in…
DetailsIt's great to support the launch of Round 2 of the Coalition Government's mobile Black Spot Programme, an important step in the Governments mission to improve telecommunication services and infrastructure throughout regional, rural and remote Austrralia. The competitive selection process, which allows telecomminications companies to bid for their share of $60 million to instal new coverage,…
DetailsREGIONAL VICTORIA A BIG WINNER FROM 2016 DEFENCE WHITE PAPER The Nationals Senator for Victoria, Senator Bridget McKenzie today applauded the 2016 Defence White Paper as a significant document for Australia and Regional Victoria. “Many of the regions throughout Victoria will play a vital role in delivering Australia’s capabilities detailed in the White Paper. “The…
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