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 […]
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 […]
MEDIA STATEMENT – BONDI MASS SHOOTING TERRORIST ATTACK
“As the horror of what happened around Archer Park in Bondi at 6.47pm last night continues to unfold, it is clear this was a targeted attack on Australia’s Jewish community celebrating the start of Hanukkah. “The New South Wales Police have declared it a terrorist event. The Australian Federal Police and ASIO have indicated […]
MICHAEL McCORMACK URGES EMERGENCY ACTION FROM MINISTER KING AS TRUCKING INDUSTRY FACES CRISIS

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says the trucking industry is in freefall and urgent action must be taken to prevent further collapse. Following the closure of long-standing operators including XL Express, DJK Transport, Don Watson Transport, Transtar Linehaul, Regent Logistics and Ron Crouch Transport, Mr McCormack is calling for the Infrastructure and Transport Minister […]
TRANSCRIPT: ABC RADIO RIVERINA WITH MELINDA HAYTER, 11 December 2025

Subjects: Ron Crouch Transport voluntary administration E&OE STARTS: 4.04pm ENDS: 4.15pm MELINDA HAYTER Michael McCormack, I guess, what’s your reaction to the news that Ron Crouch Transport has gone into voluntary administration? MICHAEL McCORMACK I’m sad and disturbed, quite frankly, that this has happened. This company has been going for 47 years, been […]
RON CROUCH TRANSPORT GOES INTO VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATION

“The news that Ron Crouch Transport has been placed into voluntary administration is terrible for Wagga Wagga, the Riverina and the Australian transport industry. “When a long-standing and highly respected company such as Ron Crouch Transport makes such an announcement, you know things are parlous. “I have given speeches on the floor of […]
LABOR’S PLAN TO LOWER REGIONAL SPEED LIMITS MUST BE SCRAPPED, SAYS McCORMACK

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says the Albanese Government should immediately abandon its plan to lower regional speed limits to as low as 70 kilometres per hour. “The people of the Riverina electorate want hot cash for hot asphalt, they do not want to be throttled by this Labor Government that continues to show […]
THE NATIONALS PUT AUSTRALIANS FIRST WITH CHEAPER ELECTRICITY, SECURE JOBS AND LOWER EMISSIONs

Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says there is a cheaper, better and fairer way for Australia to reduce its emissions after The Nationals’ Partyroom agreed to officially abandon Net Zero. It comes after The Nationals’ Federal Council voted overwhelmingly to drop the 2050 target. Mr McCormack said the current carpet bombing of the Riverina […]
TRANSCRIPT: WIN RIVERINA WITH GEORGIA ROBINSON, 22 AUGUST 2025

Subjects: Lockhart Aged Care upgrade E&OE STARTS 11.18am MICHAEL McCORMACK Michael McCormack, Federal Member for Riverina. GEORGIA ROBINSON So, obviously it’s very exciting today to have this upgraded facility. Age care is a Federal issue, how does it feel to see this investment here in this small community the Riverina? MICHAEL McCORMACK […]