Littleproud unlocks “Barnaby Bank”

Colin Bettles
Updated February 6 2018 - 3:15pm, first published 2:23pm
Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud (left) and Regional Development Minister John McVeigh.
Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud (left) and Regional Development Minister John McVeigh.

NEW Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud has succeeded where his predecessor Barnaby Joyce had failed, in securing legislation to implement the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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