Bridget McKenzie is a seasoned Nationals Senator for Victoria and the first woman to lead the party in the Senate. Elected in 2011, she served in key ministerial roles, including as Australia’s first female Agriculture Minister, and held portfolios across Sport, Rural Health, Regional Services, Emergency Management and Agriculture. Currently, she is the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, advocating fiercely for thriving regional communities, stronger local economies, and practical solutions for rural Australia.