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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NATS LISTEN TO WATER USERS AS PRESSURE RISES
The Nationals team today met with Murray-Darling water users in Narrandera, speaking about increasing pressures from water buybacks, fuel costs and energy costs. Key stakeholders, businesses and members of the public met with key Nationals Members to have their water issues heard at a roundtable meeting. The meeting covered several local and nationally significant issues, […]
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 […]
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: 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. […]