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.…

$13.5 million for the Murray River Adventure Trail

The Liberal and Nationals Government is committing $13.5 million towards the Murray River Adventure Trail to boost Mildura’s liveability and provide greater walking, running and cycling paths for residents and tourists. The completion of a continuous trail along the river from Red Cliffs to Yelta will provide all members of the community an option to…

Roundtable with Mildura Civic and Business Leaders to Discuss $2 Billion Regional Accelerator Program

Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, will be meeting civic and business leaders today in Mildura to discuss opportunities from the Liberal and Nationals $2 billion Regional Accelerator Program. Mildura’s local leadership, vision and economic advantage makes this amazing regional centre a prime candidate for this program that…