Nationals promote action to develop skilled workforce and business growth

The Nationals candidate for Ripon Scott Turner and Senator Bridget McKenzie have met with larger regional manufacturer AME systems to discuss the importance of skills training and commitment to workplace training. Mr Turner said that Senator McKenzie, who is Chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, shared his commitment to expanding business and…

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Why the Member for Indi should support higher education reforms

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie said she is disappointed the Member for Indi is opposing the Coalition Government’s higher education reforms which expand opportunities for regional students in pursuing further education. Senator McKenzie, chair of the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee, said the reforms include expanding the current system to provide support to students completing…

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THE FACTS ON EDUCATION FUNDING

Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, challenged Labor's lies about the government's commitment to school funding.  The Labor-Greens-dominated Select Committee on School Funding held an inquiry into funding arrangements and reforms and tabled its report in the senate yesterday. Senator McKenzie, also a committee member, submitted a dissenting report. Senator McKenzie said constructive debate about…

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Green Army gearing up for action in Bendigo

Young people in the Bendigo electorate will be among the first 17 to 24 year olds to join the Australian Government’s Green Army and become part of the largest environmental movement in Australia’s history, Nationals Senator, Bridget McKenzie, said. “The first round of Green Army projects have been announced, to start in the 2014-15 financial…

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Regional communities urged to have a say on Landcare

The Australian Government wants to hear from regional Victorians on how they think the National Landcare Program can better improve their local environment. Community information sessions will be held nationally next month including at Horsham and Albury-Wodonga. Senator McKenzie said these sessions will seek feedback, while also informing people of the opportunities the Landcare program…

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