Budget delivers for Blackwood Community Hub surrounds

The Australian Government is delivering on its election commitment to public spaces surrounding the Blackwood Community Hub.

02 November 2022

Media release

Paddle boats and the National Cultural Icons: a new collaboration

Can you travel across Lake Burley Griffin on a rainbow?

Or, perhaps, race through the water that connects the capital’s north and south while engaged in Spotto to name the National Cultural Icons that line its shores?

02 November 2022

Media release

Shipping forum at Rawson Hall

You made it clear to me on my first visit in July the wide-ranging impacts of shipping and freight on every aspect of your economy and community life.

01 November 2022

Media release

Address to Australian Rural Leadership Foundation dinner
SUBJECT: Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

27 October 2022

Speech

Transcript - radio interview, Sounds of the Mountains 96.3 with David Eisenhauer
Subjects: Disaster and flood management, telecommunication connectivity in rural and remote areas, Brindabella Road upgrade, energy prices, housing crisis

27 October 2022

Interview

Transcript - Minister McBain TV interview - Sky News, Breakfast with Jaynie Seal
Subjects: October 2022 Budget, regional connectivity, housing affordability.

27 October 2022

Interview

Transcript - Minister McBain interview on WIN News
Subjects: Federal Budget, housing in the regions, mitigation and resilience fund, cost-of living relief in the regions, skilled migration.

26 October 2022

Interview

Transcript - Minister McBain - radio interview - ABC South East NSW, Breakfast with Simon Lauder
Subjects: The 2022 federal Budget, regional education, housing, funding commitments for Eden-Monaro

26 October 2022

Interview

Electricity relief for Norfolk Island

The Australian Government is providing a temporary subsidy to Norfolk Island Regional Council to relieve the impact of increased diesel fuel prices on electricity production costs and charges for Council and the…

24 October 2022

Media release

Civic engagement and cultural recognition momentum on Norfolk Island

In line with my commitment to you for better communications, I am pleased to advise that last week Departmental representatives worked with local community members to progress opportunities for cultural recognition and community…

20 October 2022

Media release

Transcript - Minister McBain addresses the Municipal Association of Victoria Annual Conference
Subjects: National Awards for Local Government, collaboration between federal, state and local governments, Voice to Parliament referendum, Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants, rail freight.

13 October 2022

Speech

Outstanding community initiatives recognised in local government awards

The Australian Government is celebrating 11 category winners for the 2022 National Awards for Local Government by recognising the outstanding achievements of Australia’s local governments today.

13 October 2022

Media release

Transcript - Minister McBain interview on ABC Radio South East NSW, Breakfast with Simon Lauder
Subjects: Robodebt announcement, GP crisis, October budget, Stage 3 tax cuts, road funding, Bombala aged care facility, local newspaper deliveries, electric vehicles for MPs.

12 October 2022

Interview

Have your say on shipping needs for Norfolk Island

The Australian Government is seeking the Norfolk Island community’s views on its long-term, sustainable shipping requirements, with a Have Your Say process launching on 11 October 2022.

11 October 2022

Media release

Expanded whale museum to be a killer attraction for Eden

The extended Eden Killer Whale Museum has officially opened to the public today, with new galleries and a mobility-impaired lift making this local attraction bigger, better and more accessible than ever.

07 October 2022

Media release