Nationals Senator Fiona Nash acknowledged the presence of the Labor government’s Environment Minister at a Griffith meeting to discuss the draft Murray Darling Basin plan. But the Greens were a no show.
Up to 12,000 people from the southern NSW town attended today’s meeting, with most of them stron... ...more
The federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, and the Murray Darling Basin Authority would be foolish to ignore the concerns of literally thousands of people in Griffith today who strongly oppose water cuts, Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said.
Up to 12,000 people attended a meeting held by the... ...more
At a time of so much uncertainty, small business in regional Australia need more support than ever, Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said.
“I can’t encourage strongly enough people in rural and regional communities to shop locally this Christmas. It is vitally important that we give businesses in our r... ...more
One of the most controversial weeks of Australian parliamentary history ended on Friday with the Senate restoring fair Youth Allowance treatment for students from inner regional areas, according to Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Education, Senator Fiona Nash.“The Gillard Labor Governmen... ...more
Labor’s Minister for Agriculture, Senator Joe Ludwig, today proved he is completely out of touch with his portfolio, being incapable of answering questions on the impact of the carbon tax on farming. Concerns have been raised by the peak farming body, the National Farmers’ Federation, and again toda... ...more
Revelations at a senate inquiry hearing raised more questions than answers about foreign ownership of Australian agricultural land and assets, Nationals Senator Fiona Nash said.
Senator Nash is a member of the senate Rural Affairs and Transport committee that is holding an inquiry into the Foreign... ...more
Dear Editor,
Australian farmers have had their job in producing our nation’s food made even harder with the carbon tax passing the senate.
They will be among the hardest hit and they have no-one to pass the increased costs on to. Australian Farm Institute research commissioned by the National Farm... ...more
Dear Editor,
The Labor Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, continues to defend the carbon tax than listen to the people in her electorate.
I note in her letter to your paper, she dedicates 14 paragraphs in a rather lengthy letter defending the Labor government’s compensation for higher living... ...more