News the Gillard Government rammed their changes to Private Health Insurance through the Senate last night will come as a blow to regional Victorians, according to Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie. “This is another betrayal by the Gillard Government which will further increase cost of living pressures on Bendigo residents,” Senator McKenzie said today. “Our nation’s…
DetailsThe Senate Select Committee on Australia’s Food Processing Sector has heard that Labor policies are undermining the industry during its Shepparton hearing, according to The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. Senator McKenzie has joined the committee on its tour of the Campbell Arnotts and SPC Ardmona factories and participated in hearings over the last…
DetailsRegional Victorians have today celebrated International Women’s Day, recognising the economic, political and social achievements of women past and present, and looking to the future to see where progress can still be made. Senator McKenzie attended International Women’s Day events in Benalla, Bendigo and Shepparton and today commented on the camaraderie and joint purpose she…
DetailsThe Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie will welcome the Women for a Living Basin community group to the halls of Parliament tomorrow. Senator McKenzie said the delegation was heading to Canberra to draw attention to the negative social impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on their families, schools, businesses and communities. “This dedicated…
DetailsOn the eve of the Swan Hill public forum and with just 54 days remaining in the consultation period, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie implored regional Victorians to have their say on the Murray Darling Basin Plan. “No one understands the importance of a sustainable river system and environment more than the people…
DetailsA Coalition Government would focus on cyber-safety to better protect young people online, according to Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie. With an estimated 2.2 million Australian children actively engaged in online activities, Mr Chester said it was important for parents to take a close interest in the issue.…
DetailsA Federal Labor move to ban cattle grazing in the Victorian High Country goes against the counsel of its own department, according to The Nationals Senator McKenzie today. Questioned by Senator McKenzie as part of the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Environment Estimates, department representatives stated that “national parks and all the management issues…
DetailsSenator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie is encouraging students to get their applications in as The Nationals Scholarship for Young Leaders 2012 draws to a close. The scholarship aims to assist regional Victorian students in their chosen tertiary pathway. “The Nationals are committed to ensuring that regional and rural young people continue to reach their potential…
DetailsJoint press release with Senator Barnaby Joyce, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government & Water The Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s approach to consultation is a rolling sham said Senators Barnaby Joyce and Bridget McKenzie today. “The whole process smacks of a conspiracy against consultation. The MDBA appears to have no interest in listening to the…
DetailsOn the dawn of the Mildura public forum and with just 65 days remaining in the consultation period, The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie implored Victorians to have their say on the Murray Darling Basin Plan. “No one understands the importance of a sustainable river system and environment more than the people living in…
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