COALITION TO INCREASE REGIONAL ROAD FUNDING TO 80 PER CENT

Senator The Hon Bridget McKenzie – Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate The Hon Dan Tehan – Shadow Minister For Immigration and Citizenship, Member For Wannon   April 5 2025   A Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government will reinstate the 80:20 federal funding model for nationally significant road…

LABOR LETS TRAVELLERS DOWN BY REJECTING PAY ON DELAY BILL

Senator Bridget McKenzie has today condemned the Albanese Government’s opposition to the Coalition’s Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Bill, describing Labor’s stance as a failure to stand up for ordinary Australians who continue to endure delays, cancellations by airlines in Australia.  Labor Senators used their majority on the committee inquiry to recommend the Bill…

COALITION COMMITS $37 MILLION TO UPGRADE LAUNCESTON AND FLINDERS ISLAND AIRPORTS

The Hon Peter Dutton – Leader of the Opposition, Federal Member for Dickson Senator The Hon Bridget McKenzie – Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate   22 March 2025   An elected Dutton Coalition Government will invest $37 million to improve Launceston Airport and Flinders Island…

COALITION TO TURBOCHARGE THE TASMANIAN FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SCHEME WITH $65 MILLION

The Hon Peter Dutton – Leader of the Opposition, Federal Member for Dickson Senator The Hon Bridget McKenzie – Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate   March 21 2025   An elected Dutton Coalition Government will commit $65 million to support Tasmanian industry and address increased…

DELIVERING $2 MILLION TO STUDY, PLAN AND COST EXTENSION OF THE UPFIELD LINE

Senator The Hon Bridget McKenzie – Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Leader of the Nationals in the Senate Jason McClintock – Liberal Candidate for McEwen   19 March 2025   An elected Liberal and Nationals Government will support improved public transport services for communities in Melbourne’s north by committing $2 million towards…