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…

LANDRY BACKS ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT EXPANSION WITH $20 MILLION COMMITMENT

Senator The Hon Bridget Mckenzie – Shadow Minister For Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development, Leader Of The Nationals In The Senate The Hon Michelle Landry – Shadow Assistant Minister For Manufacturing, Federal Member For Capricornia   4 March 2025   Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie, today joined Federal Member for…

19 OCTOBER 2023 – MEDIA RELEASE – WHY IS THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT SO AFRAID OF MR ALAN JOYCE? 

What is the Albanese Government afraid of by refusing to bring former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce AC in front of the Senate Committee? 

There are many questions the Australian public deserves answers to from the former Qantas CEO. 

Mr Joyce needs to come clean about the decisions he made in his former role which were to the detriment of Qantas’ loyal customers, staff, and shareholders. 

16 OCTOBER 2023 – MEDIA RELEASE – ALBANESE GOVERNMENT NOT FOR TURNING ON HIGH AIRFARES, CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS 

SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE   SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE  SENATOR FOR VICTORIA   16 October 2023  Media Release    ALBANESE GOVERNMENT NOT FOR TURNING ON HIGH AIRFARES, CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS    The Albanese Government appears to be bunkering down on implementing the urgent changes…

4 OCTOBER 2023 – MEDIA RELEASE – AVIATION INQUIRY – QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWERED 

SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE   SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE SENATOR FOR VICTORIA  4 OCTOBER 2023  Media Release  AVIATION INQUIRY – QUESTIONS REMAIN UNANSWERED   The Aviation Senate Inquiry has already achieved a lot and made a difference for the Australian travelling public.    Shadow…

22 SEPTEMBER 2023 – MEDIA RELEASE – QANTAS APOLOGY WELCOME BUT LACK OF COMPETITION IS THE REAL ISSUE 

SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE   SHADOW MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  LEADER OF THE NATIONALS IN THE SENATE   22 September 2023  Media Release    QANTAS APOLOGY WELCOME BUT LACK OF COMPETITION IS THE REAL ISSUE    Today’s apology from the new Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson that the airline had taken for granted…