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April 15, 2026
Interview with Triple J Hack program - Biofuels - Wednesday 15 April 2026

"We grow vast hectares, thousands of hectares of canola and that canola, 70 per cent of it is currently shipped to Europe to turn into biofuel, so biodiesel to be exact."

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April 15, 2026
GP training announcement doesn’t fix regional doctor workforce pipeline - Joint Media Release with Senator Anne Ruston

“Minister Butler sprinkled ‘rural’ and ‘record’ in his comments today, but his record in fixing dire doctor workforce shortages in rural Australia is abysmal.

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April 14, 2026
Interview with Danica De Giorgio, Sky News 'Paul Murray Live' - Tuesday 14 April 2026

TOPICS: Albury Wodonga health forum, by-election prospects, Australian self-sufficiency, China restricting sulfur exports, agricultural impacts, Australia’s resource abundance, impact of net zero, farmer sentiment

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April 14, 2026
The Nationals take tougher stance on immigration through Coalition policy - Media Release

The Nationals want Australia to once again be land of opportunity, aspiration, freedom and safety, with affordable housing, a fair go, strength and unity.

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April 14, 2026
Interview with Sandra Moon, ABC Goulburn Murray - Tuesday 14 April 2026

TOPICS: regional health forum in Albury, Labor attitude to regional seats, Nationals/Liberals on Albury health solutions, Farrer by-election, performance of Victorian health department in regions, parties of government delivering for regions

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April 10, 2026
Interest-free loans needed for agriculture amid fuel crisis - Media Release

Dr Webster said the Labor Government should come clean on whether farmers were included in the Economic Resilience Program, amid growing concerns one of the hardest-hit sectors has been left out.

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April 2, 2026
Interview with Chris Kenny, Sky News 'Kenny Report' - Thursday 2 April 2026

TOPICS: fuel crisis, farmer planting decisions, rising input costs, transport costs to market, Economic Resilience Program eligibility, farm debt

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April 1, 2026
The Nationals move for transparent Inquiry into environmental water buybacks in Murray-Darling Basin Plan - Media Release

“The CEWH needs to ensure every litre of water it holds is getting positive environmental outcomes with maximum efficiency. The Coalition’s Inquiry will ensure every litre of water that can be made available to irrigators is made available.”

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March 31, 2026
The Nationals oppose expanding the size of parliament - Media Release

“At a time when Australian families are tightening their belts, the last thing they should be asked to fund is more politicians ... Now is the time to tighten the belt, not expand the bureaucracy. This Government is focused on itself."

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