The Rudd Government has no idea what impact its controversial water buyback plans will have on Australia’s future food security.
That was the conclusion reached by NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash after grilling public servants during Senate Estimates late on Tuesday night.
“Given that the Governm... ...more
NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash is calling on Australia Post management to grant a six-month moratorium on their planned closure of Murrumbateman Post Office, currently scheduled for February 28.
“Regardless of the rights and wrongs of the case, the loss of the Post Office would be a major and und... ...more
Two new reports should force the Rudd Government to abandon its attempts to abolish the Coalition’s Medicare Dental Scheme, which offers eligible people up to $4250 over two years for dental work, according to Nationals Senator Fiona Nash.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s 17 Febru... ...more
Senator NASH (New South Wales) (4.39 pm)— When we come into this place, those of us on this side of the chamber have a very firm belief that we have a responsibility to ensure a secure future for the Australian people. That is what we believe; that is a priority. That is absolutely what we strive to... ...more
NSW Nationals Senator Fiona Nash has savaged the Rudd Government’s $42 billion unfunded spending package, saying it would fail its economic objectives, would cripple the country with debt and offered ‘nothing for country seniors or country hospitals’
“To quote Nationals Leader Warren Truss, ‘What... ...more
The Nationals Senator representing the North Coast, Fiona Nash has savaged the Rudd Government’s $42 billion unfunded spending package, saying it would fail its economic objective, would cripple the country with debt and offered ‘nothing for North Coast seniors or North Coast hospitals’
“To quote... ...more