Transcript: Narrandera press conference, 20 April 2026
With: Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan, Nationals’ Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity and Regulation Senator Maria Kovacic, Senator Ross Cadell, State Member for Cootamundra and Shadow Minister for Water and Crown Lands Steph Cooke, Nationals’ candidate for Farrer Brad Robertson, Liberal candidate for […]
TRANSCRIPT: BEN ROBERTS-SMITH VC INTERVIEW, 7 APRIL 2026
E&OE STARTS 3.06PM JOURNALIST So on Ben Roberts-Smith. It seems like everyone is not wanting to comment on the court case understandably, but I’ve just filed a story about the Australian War Memorial. They’re going to update the plaque on the display. There have been reports on people calling for that display to be removed. […]
TRANSCRIPT: SKY NEWS SHARRI (WITH PRESENTER CALEB BOND) 20 MAY 2025
Subjects: Coalition break-up E&OE STARTS: 8:30pm ENDS: 8:36pm CALEB BOND Alright, let’s return to the biggest break-up in Australia at the moment, the Coalition break-up, of course. With me now, hopefully to provide some insider information is Nationals’ MP, Michael McCormack. Michael, thank you for joining me. MICAHEL McCORMACK You’re welcome, Caleb. CALEB BOND I explained at the top of the show that I think this could ultimately be the […]
TRANSCRIPT: PRIME 7 INTERVIEW WITH AMY O’HALLORAN
Subjects: New National Party leadership E&OE STARTS: 1:05pm Amy O’HALLORAN So just your name and title for me. Michael McCORMACK Michael McCormack, Federal Member for the Riverina. Amy O’HALLORAN So, everything happened yesterday. Tell me, did you put your name in the ring? Michael McCORMACK No, I didn’t. I’m really pleased, […]
TRANSCRIPT: PRIME 7 INTERVIEW WITH SAM COSTIN
Subjects: Fuel prices in the Riverina E&OE Sam COSTIN Can I get your name and role, please? Michael McCORMACK Michael McCormack, Federal Member for the Riverina. Sam COSTIN So it’s no secret that there are some significant struggles which feel particularly in Wagga and the Riverina. From your understanding, where are we up […]
TRANSCRIPT: WIN NEWS INTERVIEW WITH JOANNE GRIFFITHS
Subjects: New National Party leadership E&OE Joanne GRIFFITHS Welcome back. Michael McCORMACK Michael McCormack. Federal Member for the Riverina. Joanne GRIFFITHS What was your reaction to the new leader? Michael McCORMACK I think he will bring a reset and a refresh. Matt Canavan has plenty of enthusiasm and ideas and policies. […]
TRANSCRIPT: SKY NEWS WITH KIERAN GILBERT
Subjects: ISIS concerns, Middle East conflict, petrol prices E&OE Kieran GILBERT Joining me live in the studio is the former Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack. He’s the Federal Member for the Riverina as well. You’ve got a big Yazidi population in your hometown of Wagga Wagga. The beautiful city of Wagga. Michael McCORMACK […]
TRANSCRIPT: WIN NEWS RIVERINA WITH NATE PRIEBBENOW
Subjects: QANTAS regional services, State and Federal regional funding E&OE Nate PRIEBBENOW Tomorrow sees the final flights between Melbourne and Wagga for QANTAS. What’s your read on this situation? Michael McCORMACK Well, it’s the same situation because for some time past, Qantas has had those flight services not only for Wagga Wagga but […]
TRANSCRIPT: ABC CANBERRA AM INTERVIEW WITH ROSS SOLLY
Subjects: National Party leadership vote, Coalition split E&OE Ross SOLLY I want to go to Michael McCormack because he’s about to step into a National Party meeting where they are going to vote on the leadership. Of course he’s the Nationals Member for Riverina. Michael McCormack, thanks for giving us some time before you […]
TRANSCRIPT: DOORSTOP INTERVIEW PRESS GALLERY HALLWAY PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA
Subjects: National Party leadership, The Coalition reconciliation E&OE STARTS: 8:52am ENDS: 8:59am INTERVIEWER 1 Mr. McCormack. Is David Littleproud likely to still be the leader of your party at the end of the day? Michael McCORMACK I believe so. INTERVIEWER 1 Why? Michael McCORMACK I think he’s got the numbers and […]