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McCORMACK WARNS PUBLIC TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST FUNERAL SCAMMERS

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is warning members of the public to be wary when viewing information about funeral services on social media after an alarming uptick in funeral scammers.  “I’m calling on everyone in the Riverina and Central West to be on the lookout for funeral scams on social media and to make […]

TRANSCRIPT:  INTERVIEW WITH MARLA SOMMERS, 16 JANUARY 2024

Subjects: Wagga Wagga Airport E&OE  STARTS: 12:45pm ENDS: 12:50pm MARLA SOMMERS: Wagga Council has listed the airport as one of the top priorities of 2024, what are your thoughts on that? MICHAEL McCORMACK: Well, the lease needs to be extended. The airport is the gateway to the Riverina, the gateway, certainly to our city. And […]

TRANSCRIPT:  INTERVIEW WITH MARLA SOMMERS, 16 JANUARY 2024

Subjects: Funeral scamming E&OE  STARTS: 12:35 ENDS: 12:40 MARLA SOMMERS: Just tell us a bit about I guess how you feel and looking at these scams and you know, the fact that they are targeting vulnerable people who are just trying to say goodbye to their loved ones. MICHAEL McCORMACK: Anybody who targets people at […]

McCORMACK BACKS CALLS FOR ACCC FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PRICING INQUIRY

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is backing calls for the Government to establish an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into fruit and vegetable pricing at supermarkets. “I unequivocally support the calls for an ACCC inquiry into fruit and vegetable prices at supermarkets, which we have seen skyrocket amid Labor’s cost-of-living crisis,” Mr […]

TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW WITH JACINTA COUNIHAN, JANURARY 8, 2024

Subjects: 4-year Parliamentary Terms, Cost of Living Crisis E&OE  STARTS: 9:00am ENDS: 9:10am JACINTA COUNIHAN: Can you tell me your opinion on whether the four-year term would be a good idea? MICHAEL McCORMACK: I’m certainly not against a four-year term. I think what it would do would provide surety and certainty and Governments with the […]

transcript: INTERVIEW WITH JACINTA COUNIHAN, 27 DECEMBER 2023

SUBJECTS: Riverina storms, Riverina 2024 goals, Pacific Portfolio Op-Ed E&OE  STARTS: 8:30am ENDS: 8:45am JACINTA COUNIHAN: It has been a wet few days for the electorate, what is your reaction to that?  MICHAEL McCORMACK: Well, certainly areas in Grenfell, Coolac and Gundagai were hit on Christmas Day, indeed they received a white Christmas, but it […]

RURAL COMMUNITIES SET FOR INTERNET AND PHONE SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has welcomed $4,879,877 in funding under Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program for three projects in the Riverina and Central West to upgrade and develop new telecommunications infrastructure.  “Phone and internet services are a vital part of modern-day life,” Mr McCormack said.  “It’s important to ensure communities in […]

TRANSCRIPT: INTERVIEW WITH JOHN DASKEY AT 2PK PARKES, 13 DECEMBER 2023

Subjects: MYEFO Budget, Murray Darling Basin Legislation, Christmas in My Backyard Drawing Competition E&OE  STARTS: 8:10am ENDS: 8:15am JOHN DASKEY: It is a Wednesday morning, and we certainly hope that you are very well, we have a special guest joining us in the studio. It is Michael McCormack. MICHAEL McCORMACK: Hello John, it is Wednesday, […]

2023 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Every year Christmas seems to come around faster and faster, with our ever-increasingly busy lives mere passengers in a greater machine.  It is difficult to slow down, particularly amongst last-minute shopping and navigating the hustle and bustle of Christmas and holiday preparations.  This is why it is so important to rest and reflect at this […]

RIVERINA ELECTORATE CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The winner of Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack’s 10th annual Christmas card design competition wants everyone to “Have a Koala-ty Christmas!”  This year’s winning design was submitted by St Joseph’s Parish School, Peak Hill, Year 2 student Edith Cannon, 7.  The entry which was judged runner-up was from St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra, Kindergarten […]

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