SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE MINISTER FOR REGIONALISATION, REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SENATOR FOR VICTORIA TRANSCRIPT ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR INTERVIEW WITH WARWICK LONG [E&OE] WARWICK LONG I spoke to Victorian Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie earlier today about the deal and what it…
This past week or so we have put the regions at the heart of the Government’s policy. That is a good thing. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on October 15 that he was intending to go to Glasgow while also confirming the Government’s intention to agree to a net zero emissions target by 2050. It…
SENATOR THE HON BRIDGET MCKENZIE MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE MINISTER FOR REGIONALISATION, REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SENATOR FOR VICTORIA TRANSCRIPT ABC DRIVE MELBOURNE INTERVIEW WITH RAFAEL EPSTEIN [E&OE] RAF EPSTEIN: Bridget McKenzie is a member of Scott Morrison’s Cabinet, she’s Minister for Emergency Management, National Recovery and…
Regional and remote students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education. Round 5 of the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships is still open, to support eligible students to undertake courses from Certificate IV to PhD level. The Liberal and Nationals Government has committed more than $62…
The Australian Government is providing up to $750,000 in the 2022 Community Awareness Grants for initiatives to reach key audiences and provide creative ways to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie is encouraging community groups, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant…
Image source: The Weekly Times A Regional Banking Taskforce has been established by the Liberal and Nationals Government to assess the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. The Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders to assess how bank branch closures have impacted local businesses, industries and communities and work collaboratively…
The Nationals have facilitated a solution to ensure the safe transportation of firearms, after a decision by some commercial carriers left dealers and wholesalers without options to ship their goods. Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie and Senator Dr Sam McMahon hosted a meeting with Australia Post and national firearms industry representatives in August, with the…
Schools, ex-service organisations and community groups across Australia will soon receive resources to help them plan Remembrance Day commemorative services and activities. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has prepared a Remembrance Day educational resources pack to highlight the history and importance of honouring Australia’s veterans…
• First round grants announced for Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. • $1.4 million investment for 33 grants awarded across Australia. • The program builds the skills and capacity of people and communities and delivers small-scale infrastructure. North East Victoria’s Ovens & Murray AgBiz Alliance (AgBiz Assist Limited) will receive more…
Kicking off on 16 October, more than 720 events that focus on veteran well-being are set to take place across the country for our biggest Veterans’ Health Week yet. The Australian Government has provided a record $540,000 in funding for Veterans’ Health Week, which will see activities continue until the end of November and deliver…