• National Party Senator for Victoria
• Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development (since 5 Jun 2022)
  Leader of the Nationals in the Senate (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2011 — Federal election
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Condolences: Bolkus, Hon. Nick (3 Feb 2026)

“by leave—I wish to correct an error made in my speech on the condolence motion for the former senator Nick Bolkus. In that speech, I stated that he had served as Australia's ambassador to Greece. That statement was incorrect, and I unreservedly apologise to the Senate and to the family of the late senator for this error.”

Condolences: Bolkus, Hon. Nick (3 Feb 2026)

“On behalf of the Nationals, I rise to join fellow senators in acknowledging the passing of Nick Bolkus, former senator for South Australia, and to place on the record our appreciation for his service to the parliament and to the people of South Australia. Nick Bolkus died peacefully on Christmas morning aged 75. He was a South Australian senator from 1980 to 2005 and the first Greek...”

Business: Leave of Absence (3 Feb 2026)

“by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to the following senators: (a) Senator Cadell for 3 February 2026, for personal reasons; and (b) Senator McDonald from 3 to 5 February 2026, for personal reasons. Question agreed to.”

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• Has spoken in 72 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 12 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Bridget McKenzie speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 850 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Bridget McKenzie's latest interest statementLast updated: 2 Feb 2026