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Statement on Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie

2 February 2020

Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie has this afternoon provided her resignation as Deputy Leader of The Nationals and as Minister for Agriculture.

Senator McKenzie will remain as The Nationals’ Senator for Victoria and will continue her strong representation for that State, in particular her work on behalf of the residents of regional Victoria.

I would like to thank Senator McKenzie for her work as part of the leadership team since she became Deputy Leader and Minister in December 2017.

Senator McKenzie’s energy and enthusiasm in any of her roles are evident to all who meet her and I know she will continue in her efforts to serve the people of Victoria and Australia.

The position of Deputy Leader of The Nationals is a matter for The Nationals Party Room, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 4 February 2020.

I will act as the Minister for Agriculture until a new Minister is appointed.

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