TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW WITH NBC AMERICA, 12 JULY 2024
SUBJECTS: Colin Bettles E&OE STARTS: 7:59am AESTENDS: 8:26am GIA VANG: Can you give us your first, and last name and your title? MICHAEL McCORMACK: Michael McCormack, Federal Member for Riverina. So, that’s like the House of Representatives– the Congress equivalent in Australia. I was the equivalent of the 7sident; I was the Deputy Prime Minister […]
TRANSCRIPT: RADIO INTERVIEW WITH FLOW FM’S ELLIS GELIOS – 10 JULY 2024
Subject: Labor’s attack on farmers, Harvest Trail Services Axed, Hume League Football
LABOR AXES FARMWORKER SUPPORT AND NETWORKING PROGRAM
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has echoed the frustration of farmers as the Federal Labor Government axes the Harvest Trail Services and Harvest Trail Information Service, important initiatives which help connect prospective farmworkers with farmers looking for employees.
ENTRIES INVITED FOR ‘MY FIRST SPEECH’ COMPETITION
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is inviting students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to enter the My First Speech competition, an opportunity to put themselves into the shoes of a newly elected Member of Parliament, organised by Speaker of the House of Representatives the Hon Milton Dick MP.
WITH FREEDOM OF SPEECH COMES RESPONSIBILITY
‘For those who’ve come across the seas, we’ve boundless plains to share’ – these words in the Australian National Anthem – Advance Australia Fair – indicate that we, as a nation, embrace multiculturalism.
Live sheep ban just the start: McCormack
The anti-farmer Federal Labor Government has today effectively banned the export of live sheep and will now turn its attention to phasing out other industries involving animals.
NO HERO’S WELCOME DESERVED FOR ASSANGE
“Today Julian Assange pleaded guilty to felony espionage. “However, it appears this self-confessed criminal is now receiving a hero’s welcome from not just members of the media but also, disgracefully, members of our own Government. “Mr Assange is no journalist, but is the perfect embodiment of a reckless, disrespectful and insidious attitude some have towards […]
McCORMACK RAISES COOTAMUNDRA HOSPITAL CRISIS IN FEDERAL PARLIAMENT
The Cootamundra hospital crisis has been raised by Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack who told Parliament the community “deserves better”.
SIGNIFICANT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RIVERINA ELECTORATE
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has today released its proposed Federal electoral divisions for New South Wales.
McCORMACK WELCOMES LABOR’S BACKFLIP ON PALM SCHEME WORK HOURS
Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific Michael McCormack has welcomed the Federal Government’s backflip on ill-advised changes to the Pacific Australian Labour Mobility Scheme after strongly advocating against the now-defunct minimum hours of work requirement.