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. […]
NEW DEFENCE LEADERSHIP SIGNALS EXPERIENCE AND STRENGTH
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael McCormack has welcomed the appointment of new senior leaders within the Australian Defence Force, recognising their deep experience and the strong message their careers send to current and future service personnel. Mr McCormack noted the historic appointment of Vice Admiral Mark Hammond AO as Chief of the Australian Defence […]
CLEAN WATER TO FLOW FOR NARRANDERA: COALITION COMMITS $16 MILLION TO NEW WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Clean water will return to Narrandera under a new commitment made by The Nationals’ candidate for Farrer, Brad Robertson, and Liberal candidate, Raissa Butkowski. We will invest $16 million towards the construction of a new water treatment plant to provide a permanent solution to unacceptable water quality outcomes. The Nationals’ candidate for Farrer Brad Robertson […]
GRENFELL POST OFFICE FACING CLOSURE
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is calling on Australia Post to do all it can to ensure Grenfell and the Weddin Shire residents do not lose its post office. It comes as the current operator of the Grenfell Licensed Post Office indicated they would stop operating the Post Office from the close of business […]
LABOR TO CUT PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE REBATE FOR OLDER AUSTRALIANS: McCORMACK
The Labor Government has resumed its attack on older Australians’ hip pockets with the Minister for Health Mark Butler delivering a hammer blow to those over 65 years old, according to Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack. Mr McCormack said the Minister’s scrapping of the higher private health insurance rebate for over-65s was careless cost […]
LABOR TO SLASH INLAND RAIL PROJECT
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has slammed the Labor Government’s reported plans to slash investment into the Inland Rail. It comes as media reports reveal the Federal Government plans to end the line at Parkes, instead of the plan to build the Inland Rail to Brisbane. Mr McCormack said the upcoming Federal Budget was […]
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 […]
McCORMACK WELCOMES APPOINTMENT TO SHADOW MINISTRY
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has been appointed to the Coalition’s new Shadow Ministry, taking on the key responsibilities of Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Shadow Minister for Water. Mr McCormack said he was honoured to serve Australians in this capacity, under new Leader of the Nationals Matt Canavan and Leader of the […]
THE NATIONALS ELECT A STRONG LEADERSHIP TEAM
I welcome the new Nationals’ leadership team, with Leader, Senator Matt Canavan, and his deputy, Darren Chester, who will continue our strong representation of the regions. I am looking forward to working with both Matt and Darren, as I have always done, to put the interests of regional Australians first and foremost, particularly in the […]
LATEST ROUND OF VOLUNTEER GRANTS OPEN FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is inviting community groups to apply for funding under the 2025-26 Volunteer Grants Round, which is now open for expressions of interest (EOI). Mr McCormack said a total of $66,665 has been allocated to the Riverina electorate to support eligible not-for-profit organisations whose volunteers assist our community. Each eligible […]