Media Statement – COVID

I have tested positive to COVID-19, and will spend the next week recovering in isolation, following the health guidelines in accordance with the Victorian State Government. Undoubtedly this is poor timing, but I have a strong team behind me who will be actively campaigning throughout my time in isolation. During this time I will continue…

Western Victoria gets telecommunications boost

Residents across western Victoria will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications, Bridget McKenzie, said the projects form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing roll-out of the $257 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). The $6.1 million in…

New biomedical science and nursing medical labs in Mildura

A re-elected Coalition Government will invest $3.3 million to build new bio medical science and nursing labs at La Trobe University’s Mildura campus. Minister for Regional Education, Bridget McKenzie said along with investment by La Trobe University, the $5.8 million project will deliver dedicated education and training facilities to attract new students to the region…

Supporting Local News and Local Jobs in Mallee

A re-elected Morrison Government will provide targeted support for regional newspapers to assist them in the face of dramatically rising costs driven by global pressures and supply chain problems that are affecting print production. From 1 July, eligible regional newspaper publishers will be able to apply for funding to support their sustainability in the face…

Which government does what?

As the Federal Member for Mallee, I am your representative in Canberra. Here is how each level of government works together. Federal Government   The Federal Government is responsible for broad areas of legislation that affect the entire country, including: Foreign affairs Immigration Customs Trade Defence Taxation Post and telecommunications National / interstate highways Centrelink…

Davis Park funded under a re-elected Coalition Government

The Nhill community is set to benefit with $1.64 million committed from the Coalition Government to get upgrades underway at the Davis Park precinct. This commitment will take the Coalition Government’s total contribution to $2.5 million for stage one of the project. Nationals Member for Mallee, Anne Webster announced the funding at Davis Park on…

Labor Have Abandoned Aussie Farmers

The Labor Party have confirmed today that they will scrap the Agricultural Visa Australian farmers desperately need. Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the Labor party have demonstrated their blatant disregard for the regions and the agriculture sector in their decision to abandon the Ag Visa. “Led by the Australian Workers Union, the Labor Party…

The Australian Agriculture Visa

I have been fighting in Canberra for an Agricultural Visa to help solve the workforce crisis for our growers. The Nationals in government have delivered this, with Vietnam recently signing a memorandum of understanding with the federal government. This is a demand driven visa that will allow skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers from participating countries.…