Senator Bridget McKenzie | Politician
Senator Bridget McKenzie
Phone: +61 2 6024 2560
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24.01.2022 Did you know the Nationals in government is investing $873 million in biosecurity and export programs in 2020-21 to strengthen Australia’s world-class biosecurity system and protect our status as a pest and disease-free nation. Keeping Australia pest and disease-free Protecting our farms and their livestock Strengthening our biosecurity ... Serving our farmers as we mark National Agriculture Day! #AgDayAu National Farmers' Federation Victorian Farmers Federation National Party of Australia The Nationals for Regional Victoria
23.01.2022 WANT A TASTE OF LIFE IN RURAL AND REGIONAL AUSTRALIA From picking to packing, today's National Harvest Virtual Jobs Fair connects job seekers and local businesses with Aussie harvest jobs. The National Harvest Virtual Jobs Fair is a free online event It's on today (Nov 19) from 1pm to 5pm (AEDT)... Registration is essential: employment.gov.au/HarvestVJF National Farmers' Federation Victorian Farmers Federation National Party of Australia The Nationals for Regional Victoria
20.01.2022 Ever considered volunteering as a caretaker for drought affected farmers? That’s exactly what newlyweds Meg and Ollie Clothier decided to do for their honeymoon. The Clothiers spent their first year of married life caretaking for farmers across Australia allowing them a chance to get off the farm for medical appointments, catch up with family and get some desperately needed time out. In the 12 months and more than 35,000 kilometres they’ve clocked up around the country, ...it’s country spirit of Meg and Ollie, and our farmers who keep pushing through the tough times to put food on our table and clothes on our back, that we should be celebrating this week in the lead up to National Agriculture Day. You can read more about Meg and Ollie’s journey below and by visiting @two_young_nomads on Facebook & Instagram. #AgDayAU #TwoYoungNomads ABC Western Queensland Two Young Nomads
20.01.2022 Great news: NSW to remove Vic Border checkpoints on Monday, November 23
19.01.2022 With just one month until Christmas and the border now down, why not spend the festive season exploring our own backyard here in beautiful north-east Victoria! Food and wine, nature, art galleries, theatre, cycling and walking trails, hiking, water skiing, the mighty Murray and our proud heritage.think Ned Kelly and the iconic Mountain Cattlemen. As restrictions ease and our state opens up, let’s take a back road and discover what’s on offer while supporting local busines...s. Amazing experiences are closer than you think Where will you go? https://www.visitvictoria.com/stayclosegofurther The Nationals for Regional Victoria See High Country Visit Melbourne #supportingregionaltourism #stayclosegofuther
17.01.2022 Did you know small businesses employ more than half of our local workforce and are important contributors to our economy? There’s a good chance that the barista who made your coffee this morning is a small business owner. The past few months have challenged our economy and now’s the time more than ever to get behind our small businesses and buy local as we head into the festive season. With summer around the corner, let’s Go Local First to support small business - the backbo...ne of our communities. Head out to the markets on the weekend, grab some takeaway for dinner or leave a positive review on a social media page it’s these small things make a big difference. https://golocalfirst.com.au Go Local First National Party of Australia The Nationals for Regional Victoria
16.01.2022 Did you know that from 2021, it will cost 62 per cent less to study agriculture? We reckon it's great news to share in the lead up to National Agriculture Day tomorrow. Thanks to the Nationals, it means more young people will be able to study ag, work in ag and stay in our regions. In fact, this comes off the back of ABARE’S research that found Australia’s ag workforce is growing and getting younger and with more women. https://bit.ly/3pEGgTQ As part of recent high educatio...n reforms, the National Party of Australia in government worked to ensure regional, rural and remote students were able to access choices in their desired fields including agriculture. https://bit.ly/38R46FB The Nationals in government is also investing $250 million for up to 400 short courses in priority fields to upskill our workforce especially in our regions which will play a key role in the post-COVID economic recovery. Lowering the cost of education Upskilling our workforce Supporting our regional, rural and remote students Meeting our Ag2030 $100 billion target #AgDayAU National Farmers' Federation Victorian Farmers Federation National Party of Australia The Nationals for Regional Victoria
15.01.2022 Our farmers and food processors already play a critical economic role as producers of our food and fibre, and are key to driving our national COVID recovery economically and in self sufficiency. That’s why setting policies that help our regions-based food processors and manufacturers remain competitive, grow their businesses and export to the world is The Nationals’ priority. It’s important to see and hear first hand from industry itself to get it right so it was great to be... on the road this week meeting with producers and processors and members of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals. Thanks to Nats colleague and local MP Kevin Hogan MP for welcoming us! National Party of Australia Norco Milk Marquis Macadamias Northern Cooperative Meat Company #manufacturing #regionalaustralia #regionalmanufacturing #jobs #regionsmatter
12.01.2022 Continuing our focus on supporting tourism this week, a $50 million Business Events Grants Program was announced in the recent federal Budget to help restart this important sector that’s worth billions of dollars to our national, state and regional economies. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the industry hard which has also caused mass cancellations for our tourism operators. Thanks to the Business Events Grants Program, organisers of conferences and exhibitions will be able to... apply for grants of between $10,000 and $250,000 to cover up to 50 per cent of their costs with flow on benefits of domestic travel, spending in restaurants and shops and staying in hotels across the country. Expressions of interest are now open to have events included on the Schedule of Approved Business Events and the grant program opening mid-December. For more information visit https://bit.ly/338TjTS The Nationals for Regional Victoria National Party of Australia
10.01.2022 Last night I spoke with Peter Gleeson on Sky News Australia on WIN about the Vic-NSW border reopening and the impact the closure has had on border communities. This is some of the interview, see it in full here: https://youtu.be/Vdp3DcdrYeM . . .... National Party of Australia The Nationals for Regional Victoria See more
08.01.2022 Today I met (via video) with La Trobe University students enrolled in the innovative Rural Medical Pathway program - an end-to-end rural initiative introduced by the Nationals in government as part of the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network that: reforms the way country-raised medical students are trained, and stay in our regions helps to address the rural medical workforce shortage means better and long term health outcomes in remote, rural and regional communitie...s. You can read more here: https://bit.ly/3nyh0MX Let’s welcome these fantastic students and future doctors! . The University of Melbourne Rural Doctors Association Australia National Party of Australia
08.01.2022 Do you know of an ex-service or community organisation providing support to veterans and their families? Let them know the latest round of the Veteran and Community Grants program is now open. For information visit: www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants/veteran-community-grants
06.01.2022 You might’ve already ridden the Great Valley Trail between Bright and Harrietville and soon you’ll see improvements at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience and the completion of the Shelley to Tallangatta Rail Trail, all thanks to the Building Better Regions Fund. Well guess what, it’s back! Another round of the Building Better Regions Fund is set to open early next year with $100 million dedicated to tourism-related infrastructure in our regional communities. With one in 13 jo...bs reliant on tourism, the industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. So the announcement of Round 5 in the recent federal Budget is welcome news for our regions as they recover from COVID, the bushfires, floods and drought. More information on the Building Better Regions Fund program can be found here https://bit.ly/3lYuqkV. We’ll also keep you updated! The Nationals for Regional Victoria National Party of Australia Bonegilla Migrant Experience High Country Rail Trail
05.01.2022 Peter Taylor may be best known for playing 13 Test Matches and 83 One Day Internationals for Australia. He’s also been a farmer since 1990 and despite all systems go with the annual harvest underway, Peter’s making time to share his experience with non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) to encourage fellow farmers to get a skin check. An estimated 587,000 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year and 97 per cent of these will be a NMSC. In 2016, it was found outdoor ...workers, like our farmers and tradies, were 2.7 times more likely to develop skin cancers than those who work indoors. You can read the report here: https://bit.ly/3nG2p21. With Australia estimated to have the highest rate of skin cancers in the world and with summer fast approaching, remember to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. For more tips and info, visit Cancer Council https://bit.ly/3lPzIiy. On the back of yesterday's National Agriculture Day and National Skin Cancer Action Week, it's a timely reminder to also book in a skin check with your GP. #slipslopslap #skincancerawareness Cancer Council Australia Cancer Council Victoria Sanofi National Farmers' Federation Victorian Farmers Federation
04.01.2022 Over 102,000 men and women have given their lives in service of our country. Tomorrow 102 years since the end of World War One marks Remembrance Day, a significant date on our national calendar. At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will pause for a minutes silence to honour those who have made that ultimate sacrifice. Swiss 8, a veteran run organisation, is encouraging families, friends, schools and workplaces to team up to have a BBQ to Remember th...is year to support veteran well-being and RSL’s across Australia. COVID-19 restrictions saw us line our driveways on ANZAC Day. Now let’s head to the backyard, fire up the barbie and have an all-important conversation with our mates. Let’s remember those who have gone before us and given everything so that we can enjoy the life and freedom we enjoy today. Lest We Forget. RSL Victoria Defence Australia Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Legacy Australia Soldier On Australia Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling Australian War Memorial
03.01.2022 It was brilliant being able to meet and discuss regional manufacturing with the Nationals Kevin Hogan MP and members of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals in the northern NSW food processing town of Casino (and home of beef week) today! Setting policies that help our manufacturers remain competitive, grow their businesses and export to the world is key to our COVID recovery. And the Nationals know it’s our regions that will play a key part in this and our regional workforce.
02.01.2022 Organisations are invited to apply for a Citizen Science grant to support projects that enable community participation in four key research areas: disaster resilience and preparedness environmental change cyber security and artificial intelligence food and agribusiness.... Find out how at vicn.at/inspiring-citizen-science . * File photo, taken before COVID-19 . . . National Party of Australia National Farmers' Federation The Nationals for Regional Victoria Victorian Farmers Federation See more
02.01.2022 Did you know the food you’re about to eat for lunch is likely to have been produced by Australian farmers? Today is National Agriculture Day so as you take that bite, or drink, spare a few moments to read how awesome our farmers are. Aside from our proud reputation as livestock producers (think of that juicy steak, roast or leg of ham), our agriculture sector produces millions of dollars worth of mouth watering seafood which is always a favourite for the hot Aussie Christm...as. Speaking of food from the ocean, here’s an interesting fact - Australia is one of the world’s largest suppliers of wild and harvested abalone with exports worth $158 million. Adding to the diversity of our Aussie produce is truffles, wine, horticulture (including fruit and veg), olives, wheat/canola and other grains, dairy, poultry, sugar, rice, wool, cotton and forestry the list is long and impressive! So let’s take a moment to thank our dedicated farmers and the more than 318,000 people who working within the ag sector for what they do in feeding us as a nation and powering our economy as an important exporter. Celebrate #AgDayAU this year by buying Aussie produce, holding a bake off, enjoying a BBQ or sharing the love on social media. Happy National Agriculture Day! #AgDayAU National Farmers' Federation Victorian Farmers Federation The Nationals for Regional Victoria National Party of Australia
