STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS – Veterans
Mr McCORMACK (Riverina) (13:54): Great War historian and Australian War Memorial founding father Charles Bean said this of the institution: Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made. Tonight we will come together as a parliament to commemorate and celebrate the opening […]
Federation Chamber – PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS – Security and Defence Partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia and the European
Mr McCORMACK (Riverina) (18:01): On the member for Reid’s contribution about the European Union and trade, to her analogy with the World Cup football being played at the moment, there are also referees. When it comes to trade, we need good, strong referees; in the instance of trade, it’s the World Trade Organization. When countries want […]
MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE – Budget
Mr McCORMACK (Riverina) (15:35): Back in 1976, AC/DC, one of my favourite bands, released a song called ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’. Today, in the Senate, we saw a sequel to ‘Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap’ when Labor sided with the Greens, their old friends. As much as Labor try to deny that they are best […]
BILLS – Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026
Mr McCORMACK (Riverina) (12:25): Too little, too late. But, with so many of the policies brought forward by this Albanese Labor government, it is all too often too little, too late. The Combating Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026 is another sad example of that, and I feel sorry for those authorities whose job it is these days […]
SKY NEWS INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT
Subjects: Pauline Hansen promises, One Nation popularity E&OE Kieran GILBERT Let’s return now to the Press Club and the address by Pauline Hanson. I want to get the thoughts of the former Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack. He’s the Shadow Minister for Water and Veterans Affairs. Now, Michael McCormack, thanks for your time. What […]
GOVERNMENT’S TRIPLE BACKFLIP ON VETERANS
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack MP has welcomed the latest reversal of funding cuts affecting Veterans, while questioning why it took sustained public pressure to force the Government’s hand, not once, but three times. “This is now the third backflip we’ve seen from this Government on matters that […]
Labor has broken our sacred promise to vets
For a paltry few thousand dollars, Labor’s broken promises Budget could have at least provided the father of fallen Victoria Cross hero Cameron Baird with travel money to enable him to visit RSLs, schools and talk to Veterans about his brave son. Right now, Australia needs heroes. In a volatile world, in a nation badly […]
TRANSCRIPT: SPEECH AT RICHARD NORDEN STATUE OPENING, SHERIDAN STREET, GUNDAGAI, 14 MAY 2026
Subjects: Richard Norden Statue Unveiling E&OE STARTS 11.12AM MICHAEL McCORMACK This is a special place. This is a special town, and this is a special man. Gundagai, you should be very proud today. One of your own sons is being remembered in a most magnificent way, an appropriate way. A true bronzed Aussie. A son […]
RIVERINA AND REGIONS NEGLECTED AGAIN IN SAVAGE LABOR BUDGET
The Labor Government’s Federal Budget has taken a sledgehammer to Riverina residents’ livelihoods by increasing taxes, driving down living standards and continuing to cut funding to the regions, Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says. Mr McCormack said those living in the Riverina and wider regional Australia were bearing the brunt of a Labor Government […]
TRANSCRIPT: WIN NEWS HERVEY BAY QUEENSLAND WITH CONNOR LA FRENAIS
Subjects: The Coalition spilt E&OE Michael McCORMACK Thanks, Connor. Connor LA FRENAIS Thank you for taking the time. Appreciate it. Can I just grab, your name and title? Michael McCORMACK Sure. It’s Michael McCormack. Federal Member for the Riverina. Connor LA FRENAIS Thank you, Michael. Now walking out of the party […]