Labor wants to abolish tax refunds on share dividends. When retirees and low income earners get a refund on share dividends, it’s because the tax has already been paid by the company. Under Labor, retirement savings would be taxed three times – going into super, in the fund and then again in retirement. This is…
Labor wants to raise Australia’s emissions reduction target to 45% – far beyond our international commitment of 26-28%. This would require Australia to go far beyond the rest of the world. Bill Shorten also wants to replicate South Australian Labor’s 50% renewables target on a national level. Labor’s policies would mean higher power prices and…
Our plan for a stronger economy is putting locals first. The Federal Government is committed to supporting our regional economies to continue to grow and to ensure regional communities are safe, prosperous and sustainable into the future. Our plan builds better and safer infrastructure, provides more quality healthcare in the regions and ensures that our…
An infectious passion for her community and two decades’ experience will be drawn upon as former NSW Government Minister Katrina Hodgkinson launched her campaign as The Nationals’ candidate for Gilmore. Joining Katrina in Moruya today, Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Michael McCormack said he is delighted Katrina will contest the seat of Gilmore for…
I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the National Party and represent the people of Indi. The people of Indi will be best served with a Nationals member fighting for them in Canberra. I am Upper Murray born and bred, raised on the family dairy farm and together with my…
A down-to-Earth style and fearless advocacy for country people is the hallmark of Nigel Scullion’s legacy from almost two decades of service in the Senate, The Nationals say. Paying tribute to the retiring Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Senator for the Northern Territory, Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said Senator Scullion’s political…
The Nationals President the Hon Larry Anthony has applauded the hard work and dedication to our nation of those Australians recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours. “The Australia Day Honours highlight the selfless work of everyday Australians who do so much for our nation and ask so little in return,” Mr Anthony said. “The Nationals…
Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie has today welcomed the announcement of Nationals candidate for the electorate of Mallee, Anne Webster. “The Nationals are the most Democratic Party in all of politics, and today grass roots democracy was in full swing.” Senator McKenzie said. Local party members of The Nationals…
The new voice for regional Tasmania has been strengthened this week with The Nationals announcing a candidate for Bass today. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Michael McCormack said local pharmacist and community leader Carl Cooper has been preselected to contest the seat. “Carl Cooper is exactly the sort of candidate The Nationals need in…
Experience in state and federal politics delivering for Central West communities will be drawn upon as Calare MP Andrew Gee joins The Nationals’ frontbench line-up as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister. Appointing Mr Gee as his Assistant Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said Mr Gee’s years of delivering for…