The Victorian Labor Party led by Daniel Andrews was today, in the Australian senate, challenged to sever ties with corrupt unions and their slush funds. Victorian-based Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie today in Question Time asked Employment Minister, Eric Abetz, about the federal government's legislation to ensure transparency to the governance of trade unions and so-called…
DetailsSenator McKENZIE (Victoria) (16:33): I rise to speak on this matter of public importance. A vote for the state Coalition Government on Saturday in Victoria will deliver strong environmental policies to address climate change and safeguard natural resources in Victoria. What we have before us is proof from the Greens that they struggle to understand…
DetailsSenator McKENZIE (Victoria) (17:26): I am very proud to rise to speak to the government's response to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee report Teaching and Learning—Maximising our investment in Australian schools. I was one of the senators, with Senator Back and others, who contributed to this report. As Senator Back's contribution…
Details*This letter was posted on this website with the permission of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).* 25 November 2014 James Spigelman AC QC Chairman (ABC Board) ABC Ultimo Centre GPO Box 9994 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Dear Mr Spigelman, ABC's Bush Telegraph Program I write in relation to the recently announced cuts to the ABC…
DetailsNationals Senator Bridget McKenzie has written to ABC Board Chairman Jim Spigelman criticising the cuts to ABC rural and regional services. The ABC revealed on Monday that over 400 people will lose their jobs as a result of Federal Government funding cuts. Amongst a number of sweeping changes, five regional radio stations will be closed,…
DetailsSenator McKENZIE (Victoria) (17:48): The hypocrisy! The level of debt that was left and the assumptions underpinning those from the other side who have spoken on this particular MPI are absolutely breathtaking. The assumption is that we on this side do not appreciate public broadcasters and do not appreciate the substantial contribution that a public…
DetailsNationals Senator Bridget McKenzie acknowledged protester concern about the government’s policy regarding the ABC and will herself seek assurance from the broadcaster that there’ll be no reduction in regional radio services. Senator McKenzie has also started a petition in her Bendigo-based electorate office and online for people to sign and send the same message to…
DetailsA $30 million drought concessional loan package for Victoria announced today shows the benefits of a strong Nationals presence in government at all levels, according to Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie. “The deal reached between Nationals federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce and Nationals Victorian Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh will help Victorian…
DetailsNearly two months ago, I addressed the Senate on why a trade deal with China was so important to our farmers, and I am absolutely thrilled to be standing here tonight to say that the Abbott-Truss government has once again delivered. The signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement yesterday concludes a powerful trifecta of…
Details“This is truly a free trade agreement. Australian dairy has been a leading commodity in the negotiations with China; we have campaigned long and hard for a positive outcome and are thrilled to see this come to fruition.” “The ADIC (Australian Dairy Industry Council) thanked Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Robb, the Australian government,…
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