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…
Today’s decision by the Commonwealth not to appeal against the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in Brett Cattle Company Pty Ltd v Minister for Agriculture is an outcome The Nationals in Government fought hard to secure. Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals Michael McCormack welcomed confirmation by the Attorney-General of the Commonwealth’s acceptance…
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Councillor Trevor Hicks has been elected as The Nationals’ candidate in the Eden-Monaro by-election. Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of The Nationals Michael McCormack said Mr Hicks was elected by local branch members in an historic online video preselection this morning. Mr Hicks’ candidacy gives voters in the diverse Eden-Monaro communities choice. “Trevor…
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will deliver a $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The package of support will help local councils support jobs and businesses by delivering priority projects focused on infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. The new $500 million Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program and…
The Nationals Senate team has welcomed moves by the Government to ensure costs incurred by regional airports to implement improved security screening measures will not be passed on unfairly to regional travellers. The Nationals in the Senate negotiated changes to the cost recovery model proposed by the Government to ensure travellers did not face disproportionate…
Local economic recovery plans will help towns and regions hit by bushfires get back on their feet as part of a new $650 million package of support from the Liberal and Nationals Government. As part of the Regional Bushfire Recovery and Development Program, bushfire affected communities will share in $448.5 million from the Liberal and…
A new $110 million initiative will back Australia’s agricultural and fisheries sector by helping them export their high-quality produce into key overseas markets, with return flights bringing back vital medical supplies, medicines and equipment. In addition, around $10 million in Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) levies will also be waived for all Commonwealth fishers, ensuring…
An initial $1 billion will be injected into regional communities to support businesses, agriculture and tourism impacted by the ongoing spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s response to the crisis. Today the Commonwealth Government announced an extra $66.1 billion in stimulus measures which brings the total economic support…
The announcement of new ministerial appointments today demonstrates The Nationals’ ongoing commitment to delivering for regional Australians. The team is the right mix of experience and new talent enabling the Liberal and Nationals Government to keep providing the services our regional communities need and deserve. The Hon David Littleproud MP will become the Minister for…
The Federal President of The Nationals the Hon Larry Anthony said today that the new changes to The Nationals Ministry reflected the continued focus of the Party on supporting the eight million Australians that live in regional, rural and remote communities. Mr Anthony congratulated the Hon David Littleproud MP on becoming the Minister for Agriculture…