Australian politics is poorer with the passing overnight of one of The Nationals’ finest, Paul Neville. The former long-serving Member for Hinkler in Queensland was ill for several months and passed away earlier today, aged 78. Paul is survived by wife Margaret and their five children, Gavin and Gaye (twins), Sally, Peter and Paul (twins).…
The Liberal & Nationals Government’s $74 million investment in the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network – including $7 million for La Trobe University to offer a new undergraduate degree in Wodonga and Bendigo – will completely change the way country-raised medical students are trained, with rural and regional Australians the big winners. Minister for Regional Services…
Federal President of The Nationals the Hon Larry Anthony today thanked LNP President Gary Spence for his dedicated service to Queensland politics and strong leadership of the LNP organisation. Mr Anthony said the LNP organisation had been a powerful federal campaigning outfit under Mr Spence’s leadership with a remarkable 2016 Federal Election result that saw…
A range of transformational regional infrastructure projects are a step closer to becoming a reality with applicants asked to submit full business cases for approval under the Australian Government’s highly anticipated $272.2 million Regional Growth Fund. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Regional Growth Fund will…
Drought affected communities will soon see relief flowing in the form of $1 million in grants to Local Government areas to help stimulate regional and rural economies. The Drought Communities Programme extension grant hub opened last week and drought impacted councils have already begun submitting their applications. Nearly one third of eligible councils have started…
Construction of Rookwood Weir has taken another positive step forward with the Australian and Queensland governments moving closer towards finalising arrangements for the project’s development and operations. The Australian and Queensland governments are working to a timeline where the Weir’s construction is due to commence in the 2019 dry season and be completed by late…
Conargo businesswoman Perin Davey will lead The Nationals’ Senate ticket in New South Wales at the next election following a preselection of grassroots party members today. Welcoming Ms Davey to The Nationals’ team, Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said her varied experience and practical skillset will be an asset. “Perin is a…
The Nationals will continue our focus on delivering for the more than 8 million Australians who live in rural and regional areas with strong representation in key portfolios in the Liberal and Nationals Government. In addition to responsiblities as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, I will add Regional Development. This continues…
The Nationals congratulate Scott Morrison and Josh Frydenberg on their election as Leader and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party and will continue to work with them to deliver for rural and regional Australia in a Coalition Government. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Michael McCormack said the people and communities which are represented by…
Direct assistance and concessional loans to aid drought-stricken farmers across the nation will increase to $1.8 billion as part of the next phase of the Coalition Government’s drought package. The Liberal-Nationals Government has today announced additional funding for local infrastructure in drought-affected areas, new tax breaks for farmers, the appointment of a National Drought Coordinator…