Media Statements
07 March 2025
Conerns around backburning amendments
Independent MP Nick McBride has called on the State Government to remove an Amendment to legislation which aims to tighten the operation of the backburning defence in relation to causing a bushfire.
02 July 2024
Nick McBride MP - One year as an Independent
The 6th July marks 12 months since I announced my decision to leave the Liberal party and continue my political journey advocating for the people of MacKillop as an Independent.
06 June 2024
2024 State Budget
The Member for MacKillop, Nick McBride MP, says this year’s State Budget will go some way to assisting with the cost-of-living crisis, while at the same time delivering some benefits to the region as a whole.
22 May 2024
Grant Funding Announcement
Huge thank you to the Minister for Human Services Nat Cook MP for visiting the region and celebrating some successful grant funding. Smaller communities rely on grants to upgrade and improve facilities. Congratulations to the Tailem Bend Community Centre, Coonalpyn Community Hub, Coonalpyn Golf Club and Keith Golf Club on receiving funds through Round 1 of Social Impact Grants.
17 November 2023
Tragic Loss of Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig
“I was very saddened to learn of the fatal shooting of Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, and the injury of Sergeant Michael Hutchinson. It is an absolute tragedy.”
26 October 2023
Funding Announcement for Don Moseley Playground
Country Cabinet in MacKillop finished off on a high with the Premier, Peter Malinauskas, Nick Champion MP & Nick McBride MP- Member for MacKillop announcing funding of $250,000 towards the Don Moseley Playground redevelopment.