New South Wales Nationals Senator Fiona Nash today hit back at Queensland Liberal Peter Slipper, saying his ill-informed comments on the wheat single desk and criticism of Nationals' leader Mark Vaile would do nothing to help coalition unity.
"I recognise Peter Slipper's right to hold his ill-inf... ...more
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Senator Fiona Nash has welcomed a commitment by the Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) to reduce the number of young people with disabilities living in residential aged care, saying it is a positive first step towards addressing a long-standing problem.
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Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash has today praised the contributions made by local volunteer Hazel Aylett to the Coonabarabran community, paying tribute on her website to Hazel’s work with the local Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
“In recognition of her tirel... ...more
Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo has agreed to a request from Senator Fiona Nash for a private meeting with The Nationals' federal parliamentary party.
Senator Nash said she had earlier today received written confirmation from Mr Trujillo that he had accepted her request for the private meeting.
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Nationals' Senator Fiona Nash said today she had accepted an apology from her Liberal colleague Senator Bill Heffernan and had moved on from their unfortunate exchange, choosing instead to focus her energies on The Nationals political and electoral priorities.
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Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash has praised those honoured in today’s Australia Day ceremonies, saying the Australia Day awards are a chance to recognise the dedication and achievements of Australians in the local community.
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Two new Federal Government programmes are being launched in Young on Friday aimed at increasing job opportunities – especially for disadvantaged groups – at Burrangong Meat Processors (BMP).
Explaining the programmes, Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales Fiona Nash said the first project is aim... ...more
The many and varied achievements of Australians in rural and regional areas will be showcased on a new website being launched today.
Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, Senator Fiona Nash is calling on nominations for candidates to feature as part of the ‘In Profile’ section of her new websit... ...more