WORKING TO BOOST WOMEN IN AVIATION
An Australian Government-led roundtable has explored ways to promote greater aviation sector diversity and enhanced equality, by addressing a gender gap in industry careers.
TRANSCRIPT Press conference – Launch of Katrina Hodgkinson, Nationals campaign for Gilmore Moruya, NSW 28 February 2019
Subjects: Katrina Hodgkinson, Nationals in Gilmore; action on the issues of concern to people of Gilmore; Princes Highway; health facilities; Nationals contesting Gilmore; information in electorates; Nationals’ branding; achievements of Nationals in NSW Government; fuel prices and reserves.
INTERSECTION UPGRADE ON THE PRINCES HIGHWAY COMPLETE
The $1.4 million Federally-funded safety upgrade of the Princes Highway intersection with Hector McWilliam Drive near Tuross Head is now complete. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the intersection would now be able to better cope with busy tourist seasons. “Right around Australia, the Liberal […]
Black Spot Program to Deliver Major Road Safety Improvements in the Region
A dangerous intersection in Rangeville will undergo a major upgrade in one of two key projects in our region under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Black Spots Program. Federal Member for Groom John McVeigh was at the corner of Perth and Cohoe Streets in Rangeville today to announce $700,000 in funding for safety […]
BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS SET TO SAVE LIVES ON WERRIS CREEK ROAD
New England motorists received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government announcing it will invest a further $470,000 in the Werris Creek Road project under the 2019-20 Black Spot Program. Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, said the region will be made safer thanks to the Government’s investment. “I […]
BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS SET TO SAVE LIVES IN RICHMOND
Residents of the Richmond electorate have received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Government announcing it will invest more than $300,000 toward s two projects under the 2019–20 Black Spot Program.
TRANSCRIPT: Interview – ABC Goulburn Murray, Victoria – Bronwen O’Shea 26 February 2019
Subjects: Political outlook; opening of Senator Bridget McKenzie’s office at Wodonga Vic; polling; Murray Darling Basin Plan; a strong economy; Nationals’ candidate for Indi Mark Byatt; border security; climate policy.
TRANSCRIPT: Doorstop: Launch of Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie’s electorate office, Wodonga Vic 26 February 2019
E&OE: QUESTION: Can you tell us about your office here? BRIDGET MCKENZIE: It’s great to have my Electorate office and my Ministerial office here at 172 High Street Wodonga, to serve the local community and the region more broadly. Obviously as Senator for Victoria I have a responsibility to engage with the entire community of […]
TRANSCRIPT: Doorstop – Parkes NSW 25 February 2019
Subjects: A milestone in the delivery of the Inland Railway; consultation with farmers.
AUSTRALIAN STEEL LAYING THE TRACK FOR INLAND RAIL
Construction of the 1,700 kilometre Inland Rail freight line between Melbourne and Brisbane has progressed, with 14,000 tonnes of Australian steel delivered on site for the Parkes to Narromine section of the track.