Following Barnaby Joyce’s election as party leader and deputy prime minister, Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie has been reassigned to a ministerial role. Senator McKenzie’s job, as well as other suggested changes, will be recommended to the Governor-General, and new ministers are anticipated to be sworn in next Friday, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Senator McKenzie has returned to cabinet as Minister of Regionalisation, Regional Education, and Regional Health, after resigning over the sports rorts scandal a year and a half ago. She will also be in charge of emergency management.
During the height of the sports rorts scandal, she had neglected to register a conflict of interest.
I look forward to working alongside Deputy Prime Minister @Barnaby_Joyce and my @The_Nationals colleagues to get on with the job of representing our communities. pic.twitter.com/TBhWA8xKH7
— Senator The Hon. Bridget McKenzie (@senbmckenzie) June 22, 2021
Bridget McKenzie Quick FactsÂ
| Full Name | Bridget McKenzie |
| Birthdate | December 27, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Alexandra, Australia |
| Age | 51 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | politician |
| Husband | N/A |
Who Is Bridget McKenzie? Wiki, BiographyÂ
Bridget McKenzie is an American politician who has served as a Senator representing Victoria since 2011. She is a member of the National Party. She has served in the Turnbull and Morrison governments as a minister, as well as as the party’s Senate leader since 2019.
Ms. McKenzie was born in the Victorian town of Alexandra. Her mother was a primary school teacher, while her father was a dairy farmer, and she grew up in Benalla. She was a house captain and swimming captain at Tintern Grammar School.
Ongoing further, Ms. McKenzie began studying at Deakin University as a mature-age student after raising a family, earning a double degree in applied science (with a focus on human movement) and teaching (specializing in mathematics).
Is Bridget McKenzie Married? Who Is Bridget McKenzie Husband?Â
Australian senator Bridget McKenzie was in a relationship with Simon Benson, the national affairs editor for News Corp Australia, according to a media story from January 2021. The news came just a day after the couple was seen without masks shopping at a local Victorian hardware store.
McKenzie and her partner Benson issued a joint statement to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on Wednesday afternoon:
We are in a happy relationship and have been open about it,
Photo Credit: smh.co.au
Besides, the Australian senator is the mother of four children from her divorced marriage to Tim Edwards, a former police officer who is now a massage therapist in Ballarat.
Following the end of her married life, she went on to have a long-distance relationship with the new New Zealand Parliament, David Bennett. Both were members of the National Parties of their respective nations. The pair met at a parliamentary sports weekend.
He said they had been dating for around 18 months and only saw each other on work trips or weekend visits across the Tasman. Both were career-oriented and having the same profession helped them.
Bridget McKenzie Age, BirthdayÂ
Born in the year 1969, Australian politician Bridget McKenzie age is 51 years old. She celebrates her birthday every year on the 27th of December. This year, in December, she turns 52 years old.
Bridget McKenzie Height, WeightÂ
At present, Australian politician Bridget McKenzie stands at a tall height of 5 feet 6 inches as per reports. Considering her build, Bridget McKenzie weight is almost 140 lbs.
Bridget McKenzie Instagram
Australian senator Bridget McKenzie is active on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. However, it seems she does not have an Instagram account at the moment. Ms. McKenzie joined Twitter in March 2012 and runs her account under the username (@senbmckenzie).
Bridget McKenzie Salary And Net Worth 2021?Â
Ms. McKenzie was born and raised in Benalla, Victoria, and worked as a teacher and a university lecturer before entering politics. She was elected to the Senate in 2010, and from 2011 to 2013, she served as a whip. During the 2017 parliamentary eligibility issue, Ms. McKenzie was elevated to cabinet after replacing Fiona Nash as deputy leader of the Nationals.
She was Minister of Rural Health, Sport, Regional Communications, Regional Services, Local Government and Decentralization, and Agriculture, among other positions. As of 2021, Australian senator Bridget McKenzie net worth is under review. From July 1, 2019, senators and members began receiving an annual allowance in the form of a basic salary of $211,250.
