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 […]
TRANSCRIPT: 2CC BREAKFAST WITH STEPHEN CENATIEMPO, 1 AUGUST 2025

Subjects: Net zero, US beef imports E&OE STARTS 8.07am ENDS 8.15am STEPHEN CENATIEMPO Seven past eight on this Friday the 1st of August. Good to be with you as you head into the final hour of the program. Still to come, we’ll cross to the United States and catch up with Tim Schildberger, we’ll […]
Locals rebel as wind towers threaten ANZAC legacy

In World War I, the tiny community of Bowning sent 61 valiant Diggers to fight the good fight. A roll of honour remembering these heroes hangs in the local hall which was erected eight years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. When World War II erupted, the district again sent its best […]
AUSTRALIAN BEEF INDUSTRY MORE THAN JUST A TRADE PAWN

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack says there are serious questions over the Albanese Labor Government’s lifting of restrictions on US beef. Mr McCormack said there were other factors to consider other than a quick fix to appease the USA over imposing tariffs on Australian beef exports. “The ban on fresh US beef was designed to […]
TRANSCRIPT: SKY NEWS WITH KIERAN GILBERT, 23 July 2025

Subjects: Net zero E&OE STARTS: 12.08pm ENDS: 12.15pm KIERAN GILBERT Let’s bring in the ormer Deputy Prime Minister now, Michael McCormack, who has caused a bit of a stir today. Thanks for your time. MICHAEL McCORMACK Pleasure Kieran. KIERAN GILBERT It’s not making it easy for Sussan Ley, you and Barnaby Joyce. MICHAEL McCORMACK Nobody has been more supportive of Sussan Ley than me. I think, she’s going to do a great job, and … KIERAN GILBERT […]
LABOR’S SUPER TAX ANOTHER SLAP IN THE FACE FOR REGIONAL AUSTRALIANS

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has slammed the Albanese Labor Government’s new superannuation tax, warning it is a dangerous and deeply unfair attack on Australians who have worked hard and saved diligently. The tax, which will double the tax rate on earnings from superannuation balances above $3 million, has been criticised as a cash grab […]
TRANSCRIPT: ABC RIVERINA BREAKFAST INTERVIEW WITH SALLY BRYANT, 30 JUNE 2025

Subjects: Charles Sturt University job cuts E&OE STARTS: 7:25am ENDS: 7:32am Sally BRYANT As you’ve been hearing in news this morning, there are concerns about the far-reaching consequences of job cuts at Charles Sturt University. The university is planning a reduction in staff numbers as part of a plan to save $35 million by […]
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY FACING SIGNIFICANT JOB CUTS

The announcement by Charles Sturt University regarding its financial position and that it is facing significant job cuts is deeply concerning. I have spoken to Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor Renée Leon PSM about the current troubling situation. The Federal Government needs to take heed of these troubling times – it can’t just turn a blind […]
ALLIED HEALTH COST-CUTTING MEASURE DETRIMENTAL TO RIVERINA NDIS PARTICIPANTS

Member for Riverina Michael McCormack is calling for an immediate stop to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s decision to slash cost limits and travel funding for Allied Health Services. In its annual pricing review, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has taken an axe to the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) for the National […]
TRANSCRIPT SKY NEWS INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILBERT 4 JUNE 2025

Subjects: superannuation tax, unrealised capital gains, defence spending E&OE STARTS: 12:09 PM ENDS: 12:15 PM KIERAN GILBERT Michael McCormack, the Member for Riverina, joins us today, as he does regularly. Michael, thanks for your time. On this prospect of a compromise, Matt Canavan’s fired up, he doesn’t think there should be any sort of hint of a compromise on that superannuation tax. What’s your view? MICHAEL McCORMACK […]