Discussion on drought, importing hay and biosecurity, Regional Investment Corporation support for farmers, Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, net zero

"In 2020, the Coalition introduced a 2-year interest free period for loans up to $2 million for farmers experiencing hardship during the drought, allowing refinancing of existing debt for breathing space"

I met this last week with Telstra executives to talk about mobile black spots and internet dropouts in the region, as part of my new role as Shadow Minister for Regional Communications.

Discussion on Coalition leadership, regional investment, energy policy, regional impacts of energy rollout, nuclear energy

Discussion on new portfolio responsibilities, makeup of The Nationals' frontbench and backbench, energy policy, Santos chief executive comments about Victorian government, business conditions in Victoria

Discussion on new portfolio responsibilities, former portfolio of regional health, makeup of The Nationals' frontbench and backbench, energy policy, social licence and regional impacts

Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says she is humbled to have been appointed Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Regional Communications, Local Government and the Territories in a re-formed Coalition shadow ministry team

One thing that sucks the energy out of potential volunteers is governments that tax them to the hilt, adding to their financial pressures.

"We are in a strong position to honestly say that we work very hard to understand our regions and to fight for the issues that matter to regional Australia and we will proudly continue to do that."