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Bridget McKenzie

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Workers and Unions

Barnaby legacy vs Dutton ideology: Regional public servants under threat

blankby RK CrosbyApril 15, 2025April 17, 2025

Coalition policy of cutting public servants is sharply at odds with Barnaby Joyce’s legacy on fighting for public service jobs, with no sign regional public servants will be spared from the proposed cuts.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, Parkes Electorate, Regional Development

Nationals offer regions a ‘fair go’ with $20b fund plan

blankby AAPApril 10, 2025April 12, 2025

An incoming coalition government would use commodity windfalls to set up a regional investment fund to address crises in health, infrastructure and childcare.

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure

Nats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

blankby AAPApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

National’s candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has joined Nationals Leader David Littleproud and Senator Bridget McKenzie on a tour of infrastructure announcements.

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