COP27

For an Australian who had never been to a COP meeting – the world climate summit – the whole experience comes as a bit of a shock. Here at COP27  in Sharm El Sheikh, surrounded by the full spectrum of political views, it is hard to understand how climate change and decarbonisation have become such a…

No joy in budget for the Mornington Peninsula

The first Albanese budget is one of concern for Mornington Peninsula residents. There was no clarity on the future of our road and rail projects. Instead of considering our need for more specialist training on the peninsula, the federal government took away what was to be our only higher education institute, one dedicated to the…

Maiden Speech

  Thank you, Mr Speaker, I rise to give my first speech to this 47th Parliament, representing the great electorate of Flinders. Like those who preceded me, my speech takes the form of a reply to the opening address by the Governor-General. And when His Excellency gave that address on 26 July in the other place,…

$13.3 million in telecommunication upgrades to proceed on Mornington Peninsula

Zoe McKenzie MP Federal Member for Flinders 15 September 2022 MEDIA RELEASE $13.3 million in telecommunication upgrades to proceed on Mornington Peninsula Over $13 million in telecommunication upgrades on the Mornington Peninsula will proceed through the Australian Government’s Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP). Following advocacy from the Federal Member for Flinders, Zoe McKenzie MP, the office…