The Federal Executive of The Nationals have paid tribute to The Right Honourable Doug Anthony AC, CH who passed away earlier today. As the Member for Richmond, the Leader of The Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister, Doug Anthony epitomised the values of the former Country Party and current Nationals through a thorough understanding of the…
BUDGET 2020: Ministerial Statement on Rural and Regional Budget Outcomes Mr Speaker, Our Government has stood with regional Australia through its most difficult times. We will stand with them as we face the COVID recession. Australia’s regions have always supported the growth of our nation. This address reflects the Morrison-McCormack Government’s view that a thriving…
The Nationals in Government will continue supporting job-creating, economy-boosting infrastructure, as part of our Economic Recovery Plan for Australia, rebuilding our economy to secure regional and rural Australia’s future. The Nationals in Government are delivering a record $110 billion transport infrastructure program and $3.5 billion rolling water infrastructure fund to support local jobs and businesses…
The 2020–21 Budget locks in more investment, jobs and a secure future for our regional communities, ensuring they remain a great place to live, work, invest and raise a family. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said this year’s Budget would provide support for regional Australia as it…
An additional $2 billion will be invested in new water infrastructure projects as part of the Budget, demonstrating the Morrison-McCormack Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting and investing in regional communities through drought, bushfires, floods and COVID-19. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the additional funding more than…
The Australian Government is directly investing $2 billion in the 2020-21 Budget towards road safety initiatives, continuing efforts to reduce road trauma in Australia. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said working towards zero fatalities and serious injuries on Australian roads was a core priority for the Government,…
The Morrison-McCormack Government is further supporting the development of northern Australia and Australia’s gas and resources sector in the 2020-21 Budget to support jobs as part of our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan. The Government has announced a series of reforms to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) aimed at improving the speed and scope of…
The Hon Michael McCormack MP Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Leader of The Nationals Federal Member for Riverina The Hon Alan Tudge MP Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Federal Member for Aston INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY The Morrison-McCormack Government will continue…
The Federal President of The Nationals Mr Larry Anthony has today congratulated CLP Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro on her outstanding Territory election campaign. With counting continuing, the CLP have won at least 4 seats, doubling their representation in the NT Parliament. Mr Anthony said that while Labor and Chief Minister Michael Gunner had been returned…
Statement from the Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Michael McCormack MP: The Economic and Fiscal Update today has demonstrated two very important things. The first is the full scale of how COVID-19 has affected Australia’s finances. The second is that regional Australia has remained front and centre of the Government’s…