Local governments in the electorate of Indi have received their first 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer…
The Australian Government will make support available to fund assistance for job seekers across the country to get a driver’s licence in a move that will help address a significant barrier to many entering the workforce. Job seekers participating in employment services through a jobactive provider will be eligible to access increased support for driving…
Image source: CSIRO Mouse numbers in Australia could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, as the weather warms in spring. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said there were several options for farmers impacted by the mouse infestation. “We’ve had good…
The second round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program is now open for applications. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the grants are a great opportunity for communities across the Murray-Darling Basin to improve the health of rivers and wetlands. “It was great to see people right across the…
Two local projects in the electorate of Indi are among 40 water infrastructure projects nationwide which will share in $108 million in federal funding under the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the Liberal and Nationals Government was pleased to support the Sunday Creek Irrigation…
Senior Australians across the electorate of Indi will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history. A total of $150 million in capital grants has been allocated, following the conclusion of the competitive 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). This substantial investment by the Australian Government has funded 72…
Ten local projects in North East Victoria have been awarded grants under the first round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program. Minister for Resources and Water, the Hon Keith Pitt MP, said the Healthy Rivers grants would enhance the environment of communities, including the electorate of Indi. “I am pleased to…
Wangaratta Aerodrome is among 89 regional airports nationwide which will benefit from grants totaling nearly $30 million under Round 2 of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Regional Airports Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said the local project in North East Victoria would see the construction of new animal-proof fencing and…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead. Under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund, the Government is committing $25.6 million to back 20 microgrid feasibility studies, including…
Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia, including Victoria will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on-board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines in cities, regional, rural and remote areas, as well as areas with an outbreak. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator…