Media Releases

Sarah Henderson, Senator for Victoria, said by 1 January 2020 the Australian dairy industry will have a mandatory code of conduct, ahead of the timetable that the Morrison Government took to the election. Senator Henderson said the mandatory code would improve the contractual arrangements between dairy farmers and dairy processors. “As a senator for Victoria I understand the need for clear safeguards outlining how farmers are treated as members of the supply chain and therefore the need for the code Read more…

Joint media release: Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria The Morrison Government will provide immediate access to life-changing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to help support people with cystic fibrosis, saving them and their families up to $250,000 per year. From 1 December 2019, the life-changing cystic fibrosis medicine Symdeko® will be listed on the PBS for patients with cystic fibrosis over the age of 12, who have specific gene mutations. The current listing Read more…

Joint media release: Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria Passengers will be catching trains at Victoria’s newest train station in a matter of weeks, with Cobblebank Station set to open on Monday 2 December as the Ballarat Line Upgrade enters its final stages of construction. The station opening will bring with it a new timetable including two extra peak services each day and new bus services for Melbourne’s booming outer west. Senator for Victoria Sarah Read more…

Joint media release: Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria People across Australia are celebrating the festival of lights, Deepavali, a tradition symbolising the spiritual victory of good over evil. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, David Coleman, said the celebration is an important event for Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities in Australia. “Deepavali festivities celebrate hope, renewed friendships and promoting peace and harmony, messages that all Australians can relate to and appreciate,” Read more…

Senator Sarah Henderson wishes all Year 12 students sitting their final exams the best of luck. “I wish all students in Victoria who are sitting final year exams the very best and would like to remind them, and their parents and carers, to look after themselves during this period,” Senator Henderson said. “This is an exciting time in your life and regardless of the exam results there are amazing opportunities for you, whether it be pursuing higher education, vocational education Read more…

The Australian Government has opened the second round of Transition Assistance Funding to help businesses build their workforce capabilities to effectively operate in the NDIS. A total funding pool of $8.8 million is available in this latest round. Senator Henderson said disability and aged care organisations in Victoria are encouraged to apply for their share of Transition Assistance Funding, with 440 grants, worth up to $20,000 each, currently on offer. ‘This funding could help Victorian organisations in their early stages of transition and it Read more…

Joint media release: Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Minister for Youth and Sport and Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria The Morrison Government is delivering on an important election commitment in Victoria, with a major milestone reached in the rollout of Community Development Grants. Senator for Victoria, Sarah Henderson, today announced that the Government is finalising applications with sporting clubs ahead of the grant agreements being struck for local community sporting infrastructure projects. “I am delighted Read more…

I am delighted to announce that I have been appointed Liberal Patron Senator for the Ballarat and Bendigo federal electorates, along with the Mallee, Corio, Corangamite and Gorton electorates. Whether it’s rail infrastructure, local roads, communications or the vital support on which we depend such as health, education and aged care services, the Morrison Liberal Government is working exceptionally hard to support all Victorians. My Patron Senator responsibilities mean, as a new Liberal Senator, I will be focusing much of Read more…