PO Box 1418, West Perth WA 6872
Born in Morley in 1987, Ben started his working life as a pipeline and irrigation installer, whether it be olives in Dandaragan, citrus in Eneabba, almonds in Coorow or grapes in Caversham, from the bores and pump stations to the drippers on the row, he has 10 years of experience delivering water solutions to farms and plantations across the State.
Having been interested in surveying by family in the trade, he decided to start a new career and earned his Advanced Diploma at North Metropolitan TAFE, and has worked 10 years in both super mines of the Pilbara to humble gold mines of Mount Magnet. Always keen to keep developing in the industry he attained his Authorised Mine Surveyor and Unrestricted Quarry Managers Certificates and Certificate 4 in Leadership and Management.
Ben is involved in the Emergency Response Team on multiple mine sites, he is also the Chief Remote Pilot and involved in the deployment of some of the latest UAV technology including drone platforms in the Pilbara that can be remotely piloted from Perth.
After recently moving to the Perth Hills with his wife Patricia and two young boys, he is keen to become involved in volunteer emergency services and community events.
Being a land owner in Gidgegannup, Ben understands the vital importance of a well-supported DFES and fair and considered land and water management.
He has never backed down from a challenge and has built a reputation as a committed leader, mentor and father, and will apply his determination to deliver the best for your communities where you live and work.
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has hit out at WA Labor’s costings, released this week, after analysis by the Opposition exposed over $2 billion in discrepancies between Labor’s public announcements…
The Nationals in Government will deliver a $10 million investment to bring a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine to Esperance Health Campus, ensuring local residents can access life-saving diagnostic imaging…
The Nationals WA call on all Party’s to support the establishment of a fully independent Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) to provide real-time, accurate, and detailed costing advice to all Parties…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Cook Labor Government for stripping more than $25 million from regional pensioners, accusing them of robbing vulnerable seniors while pouring billions into Perth projects…
Paul Papalia is incompetent and deceptive. His handling of WA’s firearms regulations has thrown law-abiding owners and dealers into chaos. Labor has once again blindsided WA firearms owners with new,…
Leader of The WA Nationals Shane Love MLA has condemned Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia for abandoning his responsibilities to the State’s racing industry by failing to support vital…
The Nationals WA have successfully secured long-term protections for WA’s fishing industry, with Labor expected to concede to immense pressure from The Nationals and Fishing Families WA by agreeing to…
The Nationals WA in Government will expand Royalties for Regions to include the Perth Hills and surrounding rural communities, ensuring these areas receive the investment they need to keep pace…
The Nationals WA in Government will back the Shire of Carnarvon’s Integrated Water Solution project, providing the $2.3 million needed to deliver a sustainable and long-term water strategy for the…
The Nationals WA in Government will invest $750,000 to upgrade lighting at Premier Oval in Carnarvon, ensuring the facility meets the growing needs of the local sporting community. Leader of…
The Nationals WA in Government will deliver long-overdue practical support to the Carnarvon horticulture industry by appointing a permanent, full-time horticulture agronomist and reinforcing the region’s Department of Agriculture, ensuring…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will restore breast screening services in Cue and other Mid-West communities, reversing the unacceptable decision by WA Labor to withdraw access. Leader of The Nationals…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will invest $4.5 million to establish a state-of-the-art Narrogin Emergency Services Centre, delivering a purpose-built facility to co-locate emergency services and strengthen regional emergency response.…
The Nationals WA in Government will deliver $6 million to secure land and develop a business plan for the South West Agribusiness Precinct, located in the Shire of Capel. The…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will take immediate action to rebuild WA’s teacher workforce by reducing administrative burdens, increasing classroom support, and introducing stronger incentives to attract and retain teachers,…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a billion-dollar commitment to deliver an unprecedented investment into Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) and social housing in regional and remote areas. Leader of The…
The Nationals WA in Government will establish a Minister for Northern Western Australia and a standalone government Agency to drive investment, support the region’s critical resources industry, and back the…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will take immediate and decisive action to rebuild and strengthen WA’s agricultural sector after eight years of relentless attack from WA Labor. Nationals WA Leader…
The Nationals WA in Government will deliver $225 million, with support from the Commonwealth, to provide a major upgrade to Geraldton-Mt Magnet Road, ensuring the vital freight route is safer,…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will take immediate action to rebuild WA’s teacher workforce by reducing administrative burdens, increasing classroom support, and introducing stronger incentives to attract and retain teachers,…
Nationals WA Candidate for Central Wheatbelt Lachlan Hunter has criticised WA Labor for burdening landowners with an unworkable Aboriginal Heritage regime, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and frustration.…
Leader of the Opposition Shane Love MLA says WA Labor has saddled every land owner in Western Australia with an unworkable regime around Aboriginal Heritage. Mr Love said Labor’s disastrous…
The Nationals WA have pledged $4.85 million to fund the design and construction of a new multipurpose recreation and evacuation centre for the Boyup Brook community. Nationals WA candidate for…
The Nationals WA will invest $12 million to establish a dedicated Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) base in Geraldton, addressing the urgent need for faster, more reliable aeromedical support for…
The latest RAC Risky Roads report exposes the Cook Labor Government’s failure to address dangerous roads, with regional WA bearing the brunt of Labor’s neglect. The Nationals WA Road Safety…
The Nationals WA, in Government, will substantially boost the Boarding Away from Home Allowance (BAHA) and introduce a travel allowance for boarding families, providing much needed financial relief to families…
The Nationals WA have pledged to double investment in the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) from $20 million to $40 million per year, delivering a much-needed lifeline to…
The Nationals WA have announced a landmark $40.4 million commitment to develop the Keirnan Park Recreation Precinct – Stage 1C, a project that will address the critical shortage of sporting…
The Nationals WA have announced a forward-thinking policy to build energy microgrids in Western Australia, aiming to address long-standing energy reliability issues and support Australia’s commitment to reducing emissions. Candidate…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a $38 million ‘Making A Difference for Regional Arts’ policy, delivering a major funding boost to regional venues, arts organisations, and pathways for local artists.…
The Nationals WA have backed Albany airport upgrades, committing $14 million to the project which would deliver long-awaited improvements to unlock the potential of the region. Candidate for Albany Scott…
The Nationals WA will invest $10 million to combat homelessness and rough sleeping, expanding real-time data collection and developing targeted housing and homelessness blueprints for regional WA. Leader of The…
The Nationals WA have vowed to restore maternity services at Carnarvon Hospital within the first 100 days of forming Government, warning that the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) board must…
The Nationals WA have labelled the Cook Labor Government’s plan to ‘buy-back’ WA’s rail network as desperate and disingenuous. Nationals Candidate for Central Wheatbelt, Lachlan Hunter, said the uncosted commitment…
The Nationals WA will deliver a $7 million multipurpose and evacuation centre for Kalbarri, finally providing the community with a safe, purpose-built facility in the event of future natural disasters.…
The Nationals in Government will introduce new legislation, known as Fagin’s Law, to crack down on adults who exploit children for criminal activities, ensuring the real perpetrators face the full…
The Nationals WA candidate for Geraldton, Kirrilee Warr, has slammed the Cook Labor Government’s failure to address the alarming rise in violent crime in Geraldton, despite the much-hyped announcement of…
The Nationals WA have announced a $20 million commitment to tackle the longstanding water quality issues at Jurien Bay marina, focusing on preventing fish kills and preserving the local marine…
The Nationals candidate for Central Wheatbelt, Lachlan Hunter has demanded an end to Labor’s relentless attacks on families who enjoy fishing, four-wheel-driving and recreational shooting, labelling it a “War on…
The Nationals WA have pledged to double investment in the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) from $20 million to $40 million per year, delivering a much-needed lifeline to…
The Nationals WA have announced a commitment to develop a detailed business case and begin planning for a desalination plant in Esperance, to provide long-term water solution for Kalgoorlie-Boulder and…
Ahead of the Australia Day long-weekend, The Nationals WA have launched a bold new campaign to put a stop to Labor’s relentless War on the Weekend which is crushing the…
The Nationals WA have labelled the Cook Labor Government’s plan to ‘buy-back’ WA’s rail network as desperate and disingenuous. Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love MLA said the…
The Nationals WA have labelled the Cook Labor Government’s plan to ‘buy-back’ WA’s rail network as desperate and disingenuous. Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love MLA said the…
The Nationals WA have announced a forward-thinking policy to build energy microgrids in Western Australia, aiming to address long-standing energy reliability issues and support Australia’s commitment to reducing emissions. Leader…
The Nationals WA have announced a $140 million strategy to tackle crime and overhaul youth justice, focusing on reducing crime rates, boosting regional policing, and creating meaningful pathways to divert…
The Nationals WA have announced a $75 million commitment to address family and domestic violence (FDV) across the State, focusing on delivering practical support for victim-survivors and funding to improve…
Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love has accused Premier Roger Cook of copying The Nationals’ Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) policy in a desperate attempt to win favour with…
The Nationals WA in Government will legislate critical rail safety measures to enhance train visibility and save lives across Western Australia. Leader Shane Love MLA announced the commitment to mandatory…
The Nationals in Government will implement a comprehensive State Planning Policy for renewable energy projects and ensure regional communities are consulted, considered, and will benefit from the wave of renewable…
The Nationals in Government will relocate the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) headquarters to Northam, putting an end to years of delays and uncertainty under the Cook…
The Nationals WA have accused the Federal Labor Government of short-changing Western Australia and demanded the immediate reinstatement of the 80/20 funding split for major projects. Leader Shane Love MLA…
The Nationals WA have condemned the Albanese Labor Government’s reckless decision to phase out the live sheep trade by 2028, warning it is already causing irreparable harm to Western Australia.…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has criticised the Cook Labor Government’s Mid-Year Budget Review, labelling it a missed opportunity to support WA families and businesses struggling with rising costs. Mr…
Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love MLA has accused the Cook Labor Government of once again demonstrating its disdain for firearms owners with the disingenuous release of the long-awaited…
Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love MLA has accused the Cook Labor Government of once again demonstrating its disdain for firearms owners with the disingenuous release of the long-awaited…
A dedicated recovery agency will make communities in Central Wheatbelt more resilient in the event of a disaster, making them stronger and able to rebuild sooner. Candidate for Central Wheatbelt…
Nationals candidate for Central Wheatbelt, Lachlan Hunter has endorsed a bold $136 million plan to make Western Australia a leader in emergency preparedness and response. The comprehensive plan includes a…
The Leader of the Opposition, Shane Love MLA, has welcomed the Cook Labor Government’s decision to extend the consultation period for changes to pastoral lease renewals until 30 April 2025,…
The Nationals WA have condemned the likely cancellation of the 2025 Kalgoorlie Race Round, describing it as a monumental failure and a devastating blow to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community and economy.…
The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie, Tony Herron, has announced a $40 million election commitment to fund Stage 2 of Pringle Village, ensuring older residents in the Goldfields can continue…
The Nationals in Government will invest $136 million to purchase a Western Australian owned aerial firefighting fleet and deliver a much-needed boost to local government volunteer facilities and staffing to…
The WA Opposition has formally referred embattled builder NicheLiving to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following reports suggesting the company may have been trading while insolvent as far…
The Leader of The Nationals WA, Shane Love MLA, has accused Telstra and the Federal Government of abandoning regional telecommunications customers, as poor mobile phone connectivity continues to pose significant…
The Leader of the Opposition, Shane Love MLA, has strongly criticised the Cook Labor Government over its handling of proposed changes to pastoral lease renewals, calling for an immediate extension…
Following a devastating weekend that claimed seven lives on Western Australian roads, Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love MLA has called on the Cook Labor Government to immediately bring…
The Nationals in Government will go back to the drawing board on the South Coast Marine Park and undertake a Special Inquiry into the selection of all new Marine Parks…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate, Paul Brown, has condemned the Albanese Government’s search for a $1,600-a-day “Transition Advocate” to manage its live sheep export ban, calling it a “poisoned chalice”…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a comprehensive plan to support over 50,000 Western Australian volunteers annually, eliminating unnecessary costs and introducing protections to make volunteering easier and more accessible. Announced…
The Nationals WA have announced a suite of initiatives to make volunteering easier and more affordable for over 50,000 Western Australians every year, as part of their commitment to supporting…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Cook Labor Government for abandoning first home buyers during a housing and cost-of-living crisis, as new figures reveal a collapse in financial support for…
A meeting of The Nationals WA State Council on Sunday evening has formally endorsed Paul Brown, a former State politician and prominent voice in the Keep the Sheep Campaign, as…
The Nationals WA will secure the future of Western Australia’s iconic orange school bus network, delivering much-needed stability and sustainability for this essential service relied upon by families in the…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a plan to tackle the rising road toll across WA with the $276 million Safer Local Roads program. This initiative is designed to improve road…
The Nationals WA have reaffirmed their commitment to establish a $1 billion Regional Headworks Fund for Western Australia when elected to government in 2025. Nationals candidate for Central Wheatbelt, Lachlan…
The Nationals WA have made an election promise to invest the largest ever increase to the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS), boosting the program by $100 million over four years.…
The Nationals WA will double the annual funding available to deliver grassroots-led natural resource management (NRM) initiatives in regional and metropolitan areas. The $60 million commitment will supercharge the Community…
The Nationals WA have made a revolutionary commitment to regional Western Australia ahead of the 2025 State Election, announcing they will bring back Royalties for Regions and stop any future…
The Nationals WA have condemned the Federal Government for allowing Telstra to abandon its social responsibility, leaving countless rural and remote Western Australians disconnected following the shutdown of the 3G…
The Nationals WA have unveiled an election commitment to get regional healthcare back-on-track after eight years of neglect under Labor. The Nationals in Government will introduce a $400 million Regional…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s commitment to implementing Tom’s Law by December 1. These restrictions on P-Platers are a necessary step to improve road safety for our…
Leader of The Nationals WA, Shane Love MLA, has reaffirmed The Nationals’ commitment to establish a $1 billion Regional Headworks Fund for Western Australia when elected to government in 2025.…
Not only has Labor failed to deliver on a pre-election commitment to bolster emergency preparedness in the Perth Hills, but it had been revealed in Senate Estimates that the relevant…
The confirmation that Projex Management and Construction, trading as Nicheliving, has entered external administration will be welcome news to the WA families who have been calling for accountability from this…
A future Liberal-National State Government will end the uncertainty surrounding WA’s school bus service contracts, providing a stable and sustainable future for the essential orange school bus network that so…
The Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel Mia Davies MP has welcomed the introduction of the Food and Grocery (Mandatory) Code of Conduct Bill 2024 as part of The Nationals plan to…
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Roe, Peter Rundle MLA, has criticised the Cook Labor Government’s imposition of the South Coast Marine Park on the Esperance community with no regard…
The Nationals WA are ramping up their fight for a stronger, more prosperous Western Australia, unveiling the next round of local champions set to contest the 2025 State election. Seven…
The Nationals WA will double the annual funding available to deliver grassroots-led natural resource management (NRM) initiatives in regional and metropolitan areas. Leader Shane Love MLA made the $60 million…
The Nationals WA have called for more support from the State Government to address crime and antisocial behaviour in Geraldton and the Mid West region. Candidate for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has criticised the Cook Labor Government for boasting about power reliability on the same day over 1,500 households across the Wheatbelt and Mid West faced…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s commitment to implementing Tom’s Law by December 1. These restrictions on P-Platers are a necessary step to improve road safety for our…
Comments attributed to Leader of the WA Nationals Shane Love MLA: “I congratulate David Crisafulli and his team on his election victory in Queensland. With the election the Liberal National…
The Cook Labor Government continues to demonstrate its lack of leadership and vision, only acting after being pushed by the Opposition on key issues such as road safety and problems…
The latest round of ‘Mia’s Local Hero Grants’ has been opened to eligible groups and individuals living in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. It is the tenth round of the…
The Labor Minister for Environment Reece Whitby has failed to answer questions from local MP Mia Davies in Parliament this week on when a final decision will be made on…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has condemned the Cook Labor Government for failing to act on urgently needed road safety reforms for provisional drivers, revealing the proposed changes could be implemented…
The Leader of the WA Nationals, Shane Love MLA, has strongly condemned the Cook Labor Government’s move to legislate Development Assessment Panels (DAPs), labelling them a blatant affront to local…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has called on the State Government to take urgent action to prevent the mass starvation of WA’s endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo population. In Parliament today,…
The Nationals WA have condemned the Cook Labor Government for failing to deliver its promised $1.4 million artificial reef project off Carnarvon. The Fisheries Minister revealed in Parliament today that…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has congratulated local artists and thanked all sponsors who supported the final Wheatbelt Art Prize held in Merredin. The weekend event at Cummins Theatre…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the news that western rock lobster exports will soon resume to China following an agreement reached between the Federal Government and China to lift the…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has welcomed today’s announcement that embattled Perth builder Niche Living has withdrawn its State Administrative Tribunal deregistration appeal, relinquishing its building contractor license and finally…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a $276 million Safer Local Roads program designed to address the rising road toll across regional Western Australia. Leader Shane Love MLA announced the election…
Law-abiding firearm owners turned out in huge numbers to attend a firearms forum hosted recently by The Nationals WA at the Kalamunda Community Centre. The event garnered such significant interest…
The Nationals WA have joined with Augusta residents to raise concerns about the lack of transparency and community consultation surrounding Synergy’s proposed 30-turbine wind farm in the Scott River region.…
The impending withdrawal of the 311 Transperth bus service will have major consequences for Bullsbrook and Lower Chittering residents according to Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love. Mr Love has written…
The Nationals WA have criticised the Cook Labor Government for worsening the housing crisis and increasing the cost of doing business by ignoring industry calls for crucial reforms to stamp…
In 2024, we should be well past the point where the lives of Western Australians are being lost at such an alarming rate on our roads. Yet here we are,…
The Opposition has condemned the Cook Labor Government for failing to address WA’s tragic road toll following another devastating week on WA roads that saw a 17-year-old boy killed on…
Shadow Emergency Services Minister, Martin Aldridge MLC, has condemned the State Labor Government for using its overwhelming majority in Parliament to block crucial protections for WA’s emergency service volunteers seeking…
Nationals MP Mia Davies has opened the WA Clay Target Association’s State Carnival at Whiteman Park this week promising that law-abiding gun owners would get a better deal with The…
The Opposition has slammed the Cook Labor Government for its failure to address multiple biosecurity threats to Western Australia, accusing Labor MPs of not even showing up to debate the…
Candidate for Central Wheatbelt Lachlan Hunter has vowed to fight for improved palliative care and extended stay options at the Cunderdin Health Service, saying the Labor Government had failed the…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has condemned the Cook Labor Government’s ongoing failure to assist hundreds of customers impacted by Nicheliving, following revelations that the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) is…
The Nationals WA hosted a Firearms and Fishing Forum in Geraldton this week, attended by Leader Shane Love, candidate for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr, and Federal Senator Bridget McKenzie. The event…
The Nationals WA are proud to announce the election of new and returning members to their State Executive. The recent 2024 State Conference in Bunbury saw members from across WA…
Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love MLA has praised the decision to extend trading hours in Albany starting next year but has also pointed out the glaring double standard…
The Nationals WA have announced they will restore and reform Royalties for Regions as a major election commitment ahead of the 2025 State election. Leader Shane Love outlined a suite…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a transformative plan to inject $500 million into regional healthcare, delivering a much-needed boost to infrastructure and the largest ever increase to the Patient Assisted…
The Nationals WA have announced a groundbreaking commitment to abolish stamp duty for first home buyers, a move set to benefit up to 20,000 new homeowners and revolutionise the path…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a new plan to alleviate the pressures facing WA families and builders caught in the housing and cost-of-living crisis. The Nationals in Government will introduce…
The Nationals WA have launched a petition this week urging the State Government to address the deteriorating conditions of roads in the Mid West region. Leader Shane Love described the…
Member for Moore and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love has condemned the State Labor Government for their delayed action on the Jurien Bay Marina. Despite the State Government…
With just 10 days left before the WA Firearms Act Voluntary Buyback Scheme closes, and with a mere fraction of the allocated $63 million spent, The Nationals WA are urgently…
The Nationals WA have announced Mia Davies MLA has been pre-selected for the Federal Seat of Bullwinkel at a State Council meeting today. State President Julie Freeman welcomed the decision…
Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, Member for the Agricultural Region The recent voluntary administration of REX Airlines should have come as no surprise, especially to those tasked with regulating the…
Nationals Leader Shane Love has called on the Cook Labor Government to stop delaying and urgently establish a rescue helicopter in the Mid West. The Nationals have previously pledged $45…
The Nationals WA have pledged $45 million to complete a long-overdue redevelopment of Margaret River Senior High School if returned to Government in 2025. Candidate for Warren-Blackwood, Bevan Eatts, announced…
The Nationals WA will deliver targeted support for WA families and builders who have seen construction progress stall amidst a housing and cost-of-living crisis. Leader Shane Love MLA said The…
The Opposition has blasted the Cook Labor Government for dragging its heels on vital tow truck reforms which have left WA drivers vulnerable to predatory practices for years. Opposition Leader…
The Opposition has lashed out at the State Government for failing to keep prison staff safe following revelations taxpayers are on the hook for over $25 million in workers compensation…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has accused the Cook Labor Government of continuing to have their priorities wrong as Parliament returns from the winter recess. “With just 27 sitting days left…
Today’s confirmation that Niche Living has been deregistered by the Building Services Board will be bittersweet news for hundreds of WA families. More than 200 families are finally able to…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to provide an urgent update on the status of Rex Airlines and its vital service it provides to regional WA communities. Opposition…
The Opposition has demanded an urgent update from the State Government on the status of hundreds of unfinished homes by Niche Living, following revelations that the company no longer has…
The Opposition has demanded an urgent update from the State Government on the status of hundreds of unfinished homes by Niche Living, following revelations that the company no longer has…
The Nationals WA will revolutionise retail trading in the Perth CBD, allowing stores to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in a bid to revitalise and reenergise…
Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has labelled the opening of the Yanchep rail line project as a staggering reminder of the cost of Labor’s signature election policy,…
Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has labelled the opening of the Yanchep rail line project as a staggering reminder of the cost of Labor’s signature election policy,…
The Nationals WA have criticised the Cook Labor Government’s inadequate performance on regional health, following a long-delayed commitment to redevelop the Tom Price hospital. Leader Shane Love said the ‘innovative…
Licensed firearms owner, primary producers and sporting and recreational shooters in the Goldfields are encouraged to attend a community firearms forum being hosted by The Nationals WA. Leader Shane Love…
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Shadow Fisheries Minister, Colin de Grussa has expressed disgust and dismay at yet another slap in the face to our commercial and recreational fishing industries following the Cook Labor Government’s…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has lashed the Cook Labor Government for failing to stand up for hundreds of WA families experiencing delays from embattled builder Niche Living. “Despite multiple…
Member for the South West, Louise Kingston has condemned the WA Labor Government for guillotining debate on the Firearms Bill 2024 in an effort to muzzle more than 90,000 law-abiding…
Extensive Telstra mobile tower outages last week must not be allowed to reoccur, according to Member for Moore Shane Love MLA. Mr Love said he was aware of outages at…
The Nationals WA have today unveiled a formidable team of local champions to contest the 2025 State Election in the Legislative Council. Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love MLA…
The Nationals WA have launched a petition in response to Gingin residents’ concerns over future water supplies and declining bore levels in the area. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA…
The Nationals WA candidate for Geraldton Kirrilee Warr has announced a $10.3 million commitment to help cancer patients and their families access radiation oncology services closer to home. Ms Warr…
The Nationals WA will fast-track and fully fund a brand-new Meekatharra Hospital if returned to Government in 2025. Leader Shane Love MLA made the announcement in Meekatharra this week. “The…
The anguish and heartache felt across WA this week following the tragic murders in Floreat cannot be overstated. Last Friday, Mark Bombara shot and killed Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter…
No progress has been made and no new funding has been allocated towards long-promised regional health projects in Halls Creek, Laverton, Meekatharra, Mullewa or Tom Price in the 2024- 25…
The Nationals WA have labelled the Government’s last-minute amendment to allow select firearms to be authorised for more than one licence purpose as a win for firearms owners. Leader Shane…
WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has labelled the 2024-25 Federal Budget a missed opportunity for WA which fails to address the cost-of-living crisis for struggling families and businesses or capitalise…
Despite the Labor Government swimming in budget surpluses, largely due to higher GST returns and a strong resources sector, the Mid West has been left wanting once again according to…
Ongoing crime in Geraldton and Mullewa and the Labor government’s failure to act is deeply concerning according to The Nationals WA. Nationals’ candidate for Geraldton, Kirrilee Warr said despite ongoing…
The Alliance Opposition has today labelled the Cook Labor Government’s Budget as one which leaves WA behind. Opposition Leader Shane Love said despite posting a $3.2 billion surplus, the 2024/25…
Nationals Member for the South West, Louise Kingston has demanded the Cook Labor Government give equal treatment to the 32,234 petitioners standing against the Firearms Bill 2024. “The Cook Labor…
The Premier Roger Cook has been condemned by The Nationals WA after he again dismissed calls for a rescue helicopter to be based in the Mid West, despite a clear…
Member for Moore Shane Love has welcomed an increase to the Country Age Pension Fuel card, adding it is long overdue. From 1 July 2024, the value of the card…
Member for Moore Shane Love has welcomed news that the state government will allocate $17.5 million to extend the northern breakwater at the Jurien Bay Marina. Mr Love said the…
The Nationals WA will commit $45 million to purchase a new rescue helicopter and fund its ongoing operating costs in Geraldton and the Mid West when returned to Government in…
The Nationals WA will reform WA’s Development Assessment Panels (DAPs) to boost local representation and enhance community engagement in planning and decision-making. Leader Shane Love MLA said DAPs have become…
For the first time in the over 100-year-history of The Nationals WA, the party has preselected local champions to contest seats in the metropolitan region. At a special State Council…
The Opposition has condemned comments made by Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis this week advising farmers they would need to consider euthanising livestock as animal welfare conditions plummet during drought conditions.…
Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love MLA has expressed his sincere gratitude towards outgoing Agricultural Region MP Martin Aldridge, who has announced he will step down from Parliament at…
Opposition calls for Special Inquiry into Labor programs and projects The Opposition will seek to establish a Special Inquiry into Government Programs and Projects to shine a light on the…
Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle MLA has accused the Government of failing to disclose alternative pathways to access its highly touted Student Assistance Payment, which is available to claim today.…
The Nationals WA say work is still needed to ensure the communities of Northampton and Kalbarri are supported in their recovery three years on from Cyclone Seroja. Geraldton candidate Kirrilee…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has joined with Esperance community leaders to launch a new petition calling for an urgent upgrade of Esperance Senior High School (ESHS). Mr Rundle…
The Nationals WA will establish a new lead agency to manage disaster recovery and make WA communities safer and more resilient if returned to Government at the 2025 State election,…
Member for Moore Shane Love has reiterated calls for the Health Minister to ensure a smooth transition for the 11 Silver Chain nursing posts moving to WA Country Health Service…
Labor asleep at the wheel on Mid West road safety The Mid West is a powerhouse. From its rich farming landscapes to its expanding resources sector and growing renewables industry…
The Nationals WA have opposed Labor’s contentious Firearms Bill 2024 as the full impact on WA’s health system and individual licence holders was revealed during debate this week. Leader Shane…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Louise Kingston has called on the people of the South West to hold their local MPs and the State Labor Government to account, demanding urgent intervention…
The Nationals WA have preselected their second round of candidates to represent the Party in the upcoming 2025 State election. State President Julie Freeman said The Nationals WA have endorsed…
The Nationals WA will lift the payroll tax threshold and reduce the tax rate for small and medium businesses in a move that will support over 11,000 businesses and boost…
The State Government must guarantee and reinforce emergency mental health crisis support according to the Nationals spokesperson for health Martin Aldridge. ‘For almost twenty years the State Government has delivered…
Regional Development Minister Don Punch needs to come clean and explain how Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre has been allowed to fail under his watch. South West MLC and Shadow Tourism…
Almost two years after completing an inquiry into aeromedical services in WA, the Cook Labor Government is yet to act on many of its key recommendations – leaving a much-needed…
The Nationals WA have confirmed they will oppose the Cook Labor Government’s contentious new Firearms Act 2024. Leader Shane Love MLA said The Nationals WA team had spent the past…
Member for Moore Shane Love has tabled a petition in parliament with more than 250 signatures calling on the government to reduce the speed limit on Indian Ocean Drive within…
The Nationals WA have today unveiled the establishment of the WA Women’s Council, driven by female membership to shape policies and advocate on issues impacting West Australians. State President of…
Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love has today noted Bankwest’s announcement of a transition to a wholly online servicing model and closure of their…
WA households and businesses impacted by prolonged power and telecommunications outages in January are being urged to sign a petition calling on the Cook Labor Government to investigate the matter…
The Nationals WA have preselected their first round of candidates to represent regional WA in the upcoming 2025 State election. State President Julie Freeman said The Nationals WA had endorsed…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has accused the Labor Government of continuing to pass the buck on failures to essential services in the Wheatbelt in the wake…
Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love has welcomed the belated announcement of funds to increase Western Power’s capacity and reduce bottlenecks for new connections. Mr Love said The Opposition…
Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA has condemned the Cook Labor Government’s lack of action in providing essential to support to businesses grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic power outages across…
The Opposition has hit out at the State Government’s contentious new Firearms Act 2024 after it was read into Parliament today. Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA accused the Cook Labor…
The Opposition has encouraged local communities to participate in the public submission process following the release of the draft Indicative Management Plans for the proposed South Coast marine parks. The…
The Opposition has lashed the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program which will come at a cost to regional tourism businesses and the agricultural industry.…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has said the power failures and chaos that continually impact the region could be avoided if the Labor Government paid attention to…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has called on the State Government to fund urgently needed upgrades to the intersection of Great Eastern Highway and the Avon Industrial…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love MLA invites South West horticulturalists to attend a free forum in Manjimup next Wednesday, 7 February. Mr Love said WA’s…
Shadow Tourism Minister Louise Kingston has called on Tourism Minister and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti to speak up and keep WA’s premier tourist attractions open amid a push to partially…
When I visited Kalgoorlie-Boulder this week, I expected to encounter a community frustrated with the state government, Western Power and Telstra for their abject failure to prepare and respond to…
Happy New Year! How was your start to 2024? Out here in the Wheatbelt we’ve been experiencing some scorching days and nights. That’s nothing new, and we expect it at…
The Opposition has labelled the State Labor Government’s response to extended power and telecommunications outages plaguing regional WA as an abject failure. Opposition Leader Shane Love MLA said it was…
The Nationals WA have backed calls for an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into fruit and vegetable pricing in supermarkets. Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love has…
The Nationals WA have extended their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of volunteer firefighter Harry Stead, who died while responding to a bushfire at Coomalbidgup. Member…
The Opposition is warning regional communities and primary industries to be cautious following an announcement that the Cook Labor Government would walk away from their long-planned water management reforms. Opposition…
For the first time in over 100 years The Nationals WA will seek to run candidates in the metropolitan region, after a decision to open pre-selection to all WA seats…
The Opposition has called on Premier Roger Cook to take urgent action to restore maternity services in Carnarvon following a “temporary” closure of services almost two years ago. Opposition Leader…
Premier Roger Cook has ignored calls from WA’s peak emergency service organisations to provide presumptive Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) protections to more than 28,000 fire and emergency service volunteers.…
On the 28th November 2023 the State Opposition raised a matter of public interest in the Western Australian Parliament condemning the short-sighted and reckless approach to marine park planning by…
In response to today’s announcement of the Cook Labor Government’s preferred design and location for the planned Kwinana container terminal, Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa reiterated his concerns about…
The Opposition has condemned the Cook Labor Government’s shortsighted and reckless approach to Marine Parks, citing poor planning processes and a lack of community consultation. In Parliament today, as a…
Leader of the Nationals WA and Member for Moore Shane Love has today launched a petition calling on Main Roads Western Australia to address road safety concerns raised by residents…
The Cook Labor Government has broken yet another regional health promise, confirming this week it would not deliver on their election commitment to establish Urgent Care Clinics in multiple regional…
Shadow Fisheries Minister, Colin de Grussa has again raised significant concerns about the integrity of the South Coast Marine Park (SCMP) planning process following the release of internal documents by…
Gaining a staggering 12,673 signatures in under three weeks, the Nationals WA have tabled a petition in Parliament calling on the Cook Labor Government to extend the consultation period for…
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has criticised the Cook Labor Government for its lack of transparency and delaying tactics when asked about any planned improvements to address the ongoing…
Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge MLC has today tabled a petition in Parliament, supported by over 1,000 WA residents, calling for urgent action to improve the Patient Assisted…
Labor’s latest band-aid attempt to fix the housing crisis ‘robs Peter to pay Paul’ according to Shadow Tourism Minister Louise Kingston. Mrs Kingston said short-stay accommodation providers were an important…
No construction work on the Laverton Hospital is expected to occur in 2023 as the Cook Labor Government delivers another broken promise for regional healthcare. Shadow Minister for Regional Health…
The WA Labor Government has again turned its back on WA workers, their families and businesses, rejecting a motion from Member for the South West Region, Louise Kingston MLC to…
The Cook Labor Government has failed to deliver 97 regional health projects worth a combined value of $14.62 million. In September 2019 the State Government promised to deliver a regional…
The Nationals WA petition, calling for the Cook Labor Government to extend the firearms reform consultation period from one month to three months, has reached a significant milestone, gaining over…
The Nationals WA and the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia WA have today launched a petition calling for the consultation period for the Labor Government’s proposed new firearm reforms to…
The Opposition-Alliance has renewed calls for the Cook Labor Government to urgently provide a $300 million funding boost to charities following a new report showing almost 400,000 Western Australian households…
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa is demanding the Cook Labor Government explain the glaring disparity in environmental licence conditions applicable to the export of iron ore between the Port…
The latest round of ‘Mia’s Local Hero Grants’ has been opened to eligible groups and individuals living in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. It is the eighth round of the…
Newly elected Member for the South West Region, Hon. Louise Kingston MLC has today given her inaugural speech in the Legislative Council, surrounded by her colleagues, friends and family. Mrs…
The Cook Labor Government’s signature election commitment for Geraldton, the redevelopment of the Geraldton Health Campus, won’t be finished until at least 2027 – over a decade after it was…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love today appointed the Honourable Louise Kingston to his Shadow Cabinet. The new Member of the Legislative Council represents the South…
Last week the Labor Government, backed by the Greens, failed emergency service volunteers statewide by opposing an amendment to the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023 which would have…
The Nationals WA have today proudly welcome Louise Kingston as the newest member of their parliamentary team, following her official swearing-in as the Member for the South West Region. Leader…
The Labor Minister for Environment has failed to answer questions from Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA on when a decision will be made on the York tip proposal.…
The Opposition has raised concerns about the State Government’s commitment to the Kimberley Floods recovery ahead of the looming wet season. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Martin Aldridge MLC, said…
Shadow Fisheries Minister, Colin de Grussa has expressed outrage that local regional communities and businesses may not be heard during the public consultation phase of the South Coast Marine Park…
The Nationals WA have today welcomed Louise Kingston into the parliamentary team, with Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love endorsing Ms Kingston as the local champion the South West…
The Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has raised concerns about the Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) readiness as the southern high-threat fire period approaches. Mr…
Nationals WA Candidate for the South West Region Louise Kingston has today spoken to the Western Australian Electoral Commission’s timeline to elect a new Member of Parliament, confirming the formal…
Shadow Fisheries Minister, Colin de Grussa has again raised concerns about impacts to the commercial fishing industry caused by the continued poor implementation of marine parks by the WA Labor…
Opposition Leader and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has raised concerns WA Labor’s much-touted second tranche of tow truck industry reforms, promised by Rita Saffioti, are yet to see the…
Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love has welcomed Party members to the 2023 Annual State Conference in the Swan Valley, thanking supporters for coming together to take a stand…
The Nationals WA today announced they do not support the constitutional amendment as proposed by the Federal Labor Government for the 2023 ‘Voice’ referendum. Leader of the Nationals WA Shane…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has called on the Federal Labor Government to explain and reverse its reported decision to cut down the number of WA’s nominated skilled migrant intake by…
As the old saying goes, you shouldn’t poke the bear. It’s perhaps something WA Labor should learn following their spectacular backflip on their botched cultural heritage laws. Just six weeks…
Anyone who was in any doubt that the Cook Labor Government has thrown in the towel on the Albanese Government’s decision to kill off the live sheep export industry should…
The Nationals WA have joined regional residents in calling on the State Government to drastically improve the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) for regional patients, with the launch of a…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the Northam Avon Descent Association, volunteers, local governments, competitors, and all those involved for the successful 50th staging of the State’s…
The State Government’s preferred proponent to deliver a 56-person workers accommodation facility in Kalbarri has suspended operations in WA, leaving the future of the project in doubt. Shadow Tourism Minister…
The Opposition has called into question the WA Labor Government’s ability to deliver the Westport Kwinana outer harbour project, given its admissions it still has no clue on the additional…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the belated reversal of the shambolic Aboriginal Cultural Heritage legislation. “The decision is a win for commonsense and a win…
The WA Labor Government needs to immediately address speculation their botched Heritage Laws will be scrapped, says Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Nationals WA Shane Love. Mr…
Opposition Leader and Nationals WA Leader Shane Love has labelled proposed changes to the state’s electoral boundaries as an assault on fair representation for regional voters. District boundaries are reviewed…
The WA Young Nationals have elected a new executive to gear up the youth wing of The Nationals WA for a fierce fight at the 2025 State Election. Newly-elected President…
The Nationals WA and Federal National Party have today taken a stand against the flawed implementation of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws by WA Labor. It comes as the Federal Labor…
Opposition Leader and Nationals WA Leader, Shane Love has slammed the proposed changes to the State Electoral Boundaries, stating that they are nothing short of an assault on fair representation…
Shadow Food and Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa said Federal and WA Labor’s plan to bring forward the phase out of battery cage eggs within the next decade could result…
The WA Labor Government has robbed West Australians of their property rights under an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act which will be scrapped and re-written under a National Party in Government.…
Closing in on two-and-a-half years since the Labor Government promised to deliver workers accommodation in Kalbarri the local community continues to wait. Member for North West Central Merome Beard MLA…
Member for North West Central has jumped on research released today from the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) showing workers in Perth and capital cities have never been more open to…
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti has given us all a masterclass on what not to do when introducing significant and new legislation. The management of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act…
Thirty-four community groups across the electorate of Central Wheatbelt have been announced as part of the seventh round of the small grant round funded by local MP Mia Davies MLA.…
Stage Two of a housing project developed by Avon Community Development Foundation (ACDF) in Northam has been given a glimmer of hope by the Minister for Housing after Local Member…
WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has today welcomed the formation of a Senate Select Committee to investigate the Perth Mint, a move made possible by Liberal and National efforts. The…
The Opposition will today table one of the largest parliamentary petitions in the last 40 years highlighting the uncertainty and anxiety in the community about the shambolic implementation of the…
Shadow Transport Minister, Shane Love has called on the Cook Labor government to address the critical lack of truck rest areas in regional WA. “There remains a critical shortage of…
The Opposition has called upon the WA Labor Government to stand up for West Australians and defend the live sheep export trade against ideological attacks from the Albanese Government. Member…
The Opposition will move to amend the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023 to better support WA firefighters. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Martin Aldridge MLC, said the amendments…
Nationals Leader Shane Love has today called on the Premier to remove Minister Tony Buti from the Aboriginal Affairs portfolio and to install a new Minister who is up to…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals Shane Love MLA escalated calls to halt the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) Act 2021 by writing to the Premier, Roger…
Shadow Fisheries Minister, Colin de Grussa, has condemned the State Labor Government for throwing fishing charter operators under the bus through its shambolic implementation of the West Coast Demersal Scalefish…
The new Premier of WA has a massive task to regain the confidence and trust of North West voters after the McGowan Government’s six years of failing on basic health…
A petition launched this week is urging the State Government to immediately expand WA’s rescue helicopter fleet by basing an additional aircraft out of Geraldton. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services…
Dear Premier ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT 2021 First, I offer my congratulations on your promotion to the role of Premier of Western Australia. I write to you on the matter…
Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti must use the state’s $4 billion surplus to fund a spur groyne for Jurien Bay’s Marina according to Shadow Transport Minister and Member for Moore, Shane…
Member for North West Central Merome Beard has again pressed the McGowan Government on the need for investment in the Goldfields Highway during the Budget Estimates process. “Sealing the Goldfields…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has labelled comments made during Budget Estimates around regional road safety as deeply concerning. Mr Love said the Road Safety Minister had downplayed the severity of…
The Opposition has challenged Federal Agriculture Minister Senator Murray Watt to have the courage to face West Australian farmers, businesses and communities who will bear the brunt of Labor’s disastrous…
As affected communities are left reeling in the wake of the Labor Government’s decision to shut down the West Australian live export industry, many farmers, primary producers, and the over…
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Hon Mia Davies MLA has told Parliament that the start date for the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 was self-imposed and was defiant in his…
There are times in politics where you just have to shake your head in disbelief. Sadly, the revelations over the past two weeks with respect to the ongoing train wreck…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Regional Health Martin Aldridge MLC has welcome the findings of the Chief Health Officer’s Inquiry into Aeromedical Services in WA which was tabled in…
The McGowan Labor Government has blocked the formation of a Select Committee to report on and improve WA’s disaster resiliency. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC said the…
Member for Moore Shane Love has welcomed upgrades to the Dongara Health Centre with the project now reaching the practical completion stage. Mr Love said he was pleased to see…
Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Hon Mia Davies MLA said the Labor Party’s submission on adjusting the State’s electoral boundaries confirms Labor’s contempt for regional WA. “In two short years the…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the release of the inquiry into the agricultural industry in Western Australia, which listed eight recommendations to improve safety. The inquiry was…
After two years of delays, inaction, and excuses from the State Government in relation to Cyclone Seroja recovery, it’s abundantly clear the current approach isn’t working. On 11 April 2021…
The Opposition has marked ANZAC Day alongside thousands of West Australians, remembering the bravery of the many Australians who gave the ultimate sacrifice in wars and conflicts overseas. Today, Opposition…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has labelled the dismal consultation undertaken by the Albanese Government on the shutdown of the live sheep industry as a farce. Mr de Grussa…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has slammed Minister Bill Johnston for announcing a review into only the ownership of Perth Mint, labelling it a distraction from deeper issues at Gold Corporation.…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love attended the viewing of the total solar eclipse on the outskirts of Exmouth with Shadow Tourism Minister and Member for…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has called on the Federal Government’s Live Export taskforce to add further dates to their regional consultation tour, saying they needed to visit the…
The McGowan Labor Government’s failure to deliver workers accommodation in Kalbarri two years after Cyclone Seroja ravaged the region has been labelled a “broken promise” by the Opposition. Shadow Minister…
The Opposition has paid respects to Mid West families and communities on the two-year anniversary of Cyclone Seroja. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC and Member for North…
The Opposition has welcomed the announcement that presumptive protections would be implemented for firefighters affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC said the…
Several weeks ago, I called out the McGowan Labor Government for not releasing the socio-economic impact studies it had undertaken to help it justify the establishment of the South Coast…
Following a tragic year on WA roads the Opposition is calling on the State Government to invest more in improving road safety outcomes, particularly in regional WA. Shadow Minister for…
Thousands of West Australians have showed their strong support by signing a petition for the continuation of the live sheep trade, keeping West Australian jobs secure for the future. The…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has slammed the Attorney General for dismissing serious concerns about WA’s Public Trustee, following another media exposé about the institution. Mr Rundle said a report…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Labor Government’s ongoing behaviour of throwing whistleblowers under the bus. Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love moved to suspend Parliament…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle’s call on the Transport Minister to take action for urgent remediation works at a busy intersection in the State’s Great Southern region has a positive…
Member for Moore Shane Love has called out banks closing further branches in regional towns, despite the recent announcement of a Senate inquiry that will investigate bank closures in regional…
Hon Mia Davies MLA with 2022 Youth Member for Central Wheatbelt Connor Blight Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has called on young people living in the electorate of…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services has criticised the State Government’s funding commitment for a new Marine Rescue Port Hedland base as insufficient. Mr Aldridge said the $714,000 commitment confirmed in…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has demanded Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston come clean on the issues at Gold Corporation, following revelations of another reputational hit to the Perth Mint.…
Shadow Racing and Gaming Minister Peter Rundle has reiterated calls for expanded wrap-around drug and alcohol services in the Gascoyne, following revelations of blanket liquor restrictions being imposed on the…
Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has welcomed the State Government’s belated announcement to improve fair and equitable access for learner drivers to undertake practical driving assessments (PDAs). In Parliament today,…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has delivered a statement in Parliament on the devastating decision of the Albanese Labor Government to shut down live sheep export. The…
Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa has expressed significant concerns regarding the veil of secrecy created by the McGowan Labor Government in choosing not to release critical information as part…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has reiterated his calls for an urgent Royal Commission into Gold Corporation, following the Premier’s embarrassing gaff in Parliament describing the issues at Perth Mint as…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies joined residents of Cunderdin past and present to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Cunderdin District High School and the 50th Anniversary of the…
The National-Liberal Opposition has called into question the competence of the McGowan Labor Government as it fails to deliver on the basics, two years on from the State Election. Opposition…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has congratulated Mr David Holdsworth on becoming only the fifth Honorary Freeman of the Shire of Wyalkatchem. Presenting the honour alongside Shire…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has congratulated the Northam Swimming Club and its organising committee for the outstanding success of the 2023 Country Pennants held in Northam over the…
Deputy Leader of the Opposition and The Nationals WA Peter Rundle is encouraging attendees at the Wagin Woolorama to urgently sign a petition to help save the State’s crucial live…
Opposition Leader Shane Love has called for a Royal Commission into Gold Corporation and Perth Mint, following disturbing allegations revealed about the State-owned entity. Mr Love said the damning level…
Deputy Leader of the Opposition and The Nationals WA Peter Rundle has condemned the Albanese Government’s shameless campaign to decimate the live export industry, following Labor’s announcement of a transition…
Shadow Racing and Gaming Minister Peter Rundle has welcomed the announcement of an enhanced Banned Drinkers Register (BDR), following years of calls from the Opposition and regional communities. Mr Rundle…
Only 77 days into her tenure and it appears Minister Jarvis has thrown in the towel when it comes to standing up for the industry she represents and has…
The McGowan Labor Government has buried a report detailing worst case scenarios for 28 prescribed hazards that Western Australia might face. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Hon Martin Aldridge MLC…
All West Australians will be encouraged in the coming weeks to back a campaign against the Labor Federal Government’s plans to shut down the live sheep trade. The campaign…
Shadow Racing and Gaming Minister Peter Rundle has called on the State Government to implement an enhanced Banned Drinkers Register (BDR), to address alcohol fuelled violence and dysfunction in regional…
To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Parliament of Western Australia in Parliament Assembled. We, the undersigned, express our support for the live export sector and…
The McGowan Labor Government continues to refuse presumptive post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compensation for firefighters despite granting similar protections to paramedics, ambulance officers and ambulance emergency communication officers over a…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the organisers of the second “A Night Under the Stars” event held over the weekend at historic Buckland Estate in the…
The National-Liberal Opposition has welcomed the announcement of $80 million to cut headworks costs across Western Australia but warned the spend won’t be enough for regional WA. Opposition Leader Shane…
The Opposition Alliance has launched a petition calling on the McGowan Labor Government to scrap proposed guidelines which could prevent new outdoor basketball hoops being built in public parks close…
The National-Liberal Opposition has welcomed the State Government’s support of a parliamentary inquiry into historical forced adoptions in WA. Over the past two years, the Opposition has consistently called for…
Nationals WA Leader Shane Love has demanded the Premier stand up for Western Australia’s resources sector against threatened Federal Government green and red tape being strung across mining projects in…
The Opposition has reiterated its calls for the new Agriculture Minister to take her promise to support the live export industry to her Federal colleagues while the Albanese Government is…
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Roe Peter Rundle has slammed the embattled Energy Minister for his condescending attitude towards Esperance gas customers left stranded by his deal. A last-minute…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love has called out the Energy Minister’s management of the Midwest power network, labelling it deficient. Mr Love used Parliament this…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for abandoning its responsibility to all West Australians by failing to deliver the basics.…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the new Agriculture Minister to take her support for live export to her Federal colleagues, who are determined to decimate the…
Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle has condemned the McGowan Labor Government for failing to invest in the health and wellbeing of WA’s education system. In Parliament today, Mr Rundle pointed…
Shadow Emergency Services Minister Martin Aldridge has criticised the McGowan Labor Government for releasing grossly inadequate reports on significant natural disasters, years after they have occurred. “This week it was…
Member for Roe and Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle has questioned the new Education Minister for failing in his responsibility to ensure a teacher was in front of every class…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Hon Martin Aldridge has formally written to CASA’s Director of Aviation Safety seeking confirmation that the use of Large Air Tankers (LAT) remain safe and…
SIGN THE PETITION The National-Liberal Opposition has called for spending on critical regional routes to be prioritised and reinstate funding to seal the remaining Wiluna to Meekatharra stretch. Shadow Transport…
The National-Liberal Opposition has called on the McGowan Labor Government to provide an urgent $300 million funding boost to charities filling the gap due to the current cost-of-living crisis. Opposition…
The National-Liberal Opposition has today reaffirmed the Alliance Agreement, during a signing ceremony held at Parliament House. Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Shane Love said the agreement…
Nationals WA Leader and Shadow Mines and Petroleum Minister Shane Love has called on the McGowan Labor Government to release a recent review into the practices of Gold Corp. Mr…
Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to ensure wrap around support is available to primary producers in response to the…
Member for Moore Shane Love has called on the McGowan Labor Government to present a balanced plan for the future of Lancelin. Mr Love said the iconic tourist hotspot had…
It’s high summer in my electorate of Moore and power reliability is on everyone’s mind. Communities such as Dongara, Port Gregory and Mullewa, who frequently have power outages, have already…
Member for Roe and Deputy Leader Peter Rundle has welcomed the introduction of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) heel prick test into the State’s health system. In 2021, Mr Rundle…
The Nationals WA Partyroom has elected a fresh Leadership team, following Mia Davies’ resignation as Leader. Mr Shane Love MLA was elected Leader of the Party, Mr Peter Rundle MLA…
As you will now be aware, our State Leader, Mia Davies has announced she is stepping down from the Leadership of The Nationals WA and that she will see out…
Today, I have advised my colleagues that I will not be seeking re-election at the 2025 State Election and intend to stand down as the Leader of The Nationals WA…
Shadow Ports and Agriculture Minister, Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to intervene in the proposed industrial action by the MUA to disrupt grain exports from…
The recent Kimberley flooding event which devastated communities and displaced hundreds of residents in our State’s north will require a swift and significant recovery from both the State and Commonwealth…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the early childhood educators recognised at REED’s annual conference held last week in Fremantle. Ms Davies said the recipients, who work…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has officially opened the newly renovated Essential Personnel Skills and Living Centre in Northam. The upgrades, made possible by a generous LotteryWest…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Merome Beard called on the McGowan Labor Government to ensure the Kimberley’s tourism operators are supported to recover in the aftermath of the worst flood event…
Our thoughts are with those affected by the floods in our Kimberley. The Kimberley needs our support. As flood waters begin to recede, the full extent of the damage is…
Lara Dalton’s opinion piece that appeared in the Midwest Times on 30 November patting herself on the back for ‘moving forward’ with the long-awaited redevelopment of the Geraldton Regional Hospital,…
Mullewa’s hospital and Jurien Bay’s marina were overlooked for funding in last week’s Mid Year Review, despite WA’s strong economic and fiscal position. Member for Moore Shane Love said the…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has raised concerns around the preparedness of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) operational fleet heading into a potentially catastrophic…
Member for North West Central Merome Beard has called on the Premier to visit Carnarvon before Christmas, as a priority, to meet with local leaders, businesses and community members about…
Shadow Agriculture & Food Minister Colin de Grussa said the McGowan Labor Government must ensure that our world leading Agriculture industry is not forgotten as the Government prepares to announce…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle said Tony Buti, the newly appointed Education and Training Minister must ensure teaching staff shortages are addressed. Mr Rundle said the McGowan Labor…
The Opposition has called on the Premier to get on with the job of addressing multiple crises in portfolios like Health, Police, Housing, and Communities, following on from the second…
With the recently released AFAC Seasonal Bushfire outlook forecasting this fire season will be just as severe as the previous season, I find it alarming we are entering another high-threat…
The Opposition has labelled the McGowan Labor Government’s revised six-month closure period for demersal fishing proof of a botched consultation process. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa said the new…
Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has slammed the McGowan Labor Government’s blasé response to questions asked about an audit process set up in March to prevent driving instructors making block…
Answers received in Parliament this week show just $6.97 million out of the record $104.5 million Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for Cyclone Seroja recovery has been spent. Shadow Minister…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the Shire of Beverley for taking out the top award for Heritage Tourism Product in the 2022 WA Heritage Awards. Ms…
The successful recipients of the latest round of Mia’s Local Hero Grants have been announced, with thirty-one groups in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt receiving up to $200 each toward…
The Opposition has reiterated its calls for the Premier to unequivocally back the sustainable live export industry, following revelations of more Labor Members of Parliament not supporting the trade. During…
Despite a $6 billion surplus, fish kills look set to continue in Jurien Bay Marina while the McGowan Labor government fail to act. Member for Moore Shane Love said the…
Member for North West Central Merome Beard has slammed the Health Minister for her failure to provide answers about the future of Paraburdoo Hospital. Ms Beard used Parliamentary Question Time…
The National Party entered a new era in Western Australia this week with the appointment of State Director, Douglas Rodgers. Nationals WA President, Tony Crook, said the Party will benefit…
Shadow Mines and Petroleum Minister Shane Love has welcomed the State Government’s recent extension to the 50 per cent royalty rebate for WA potash projects. Mr Love said Western Australia’s…
The Opposition has demanded the Premier and Minister for Mines and Petroleum take responsibility for their oversight failures at Gold Corporation, putting West Australians at financial risk. In Parliament today,…
The Opposition has condemned the Premier for trivialising the problems at Banksia Hill Detention Centre by holding a closed-door meeting with select stakeholders, instead of conducting an independent inquiry. Opposition…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has requested that answers provided by the Minister for Emergency Services be referred to the Procedure and Privileges Committee. The matter…
The Opposition has congratulated those involved in Western Australia’s $11 billion agricultural industry and thanked them for their contribution to the state and national economy. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
The Opposition has demanded the McGowan Labor Government take responsibility for the failings in WA’s education system, which have left teachers exhausted and schools understaffed and under-funded. Shadow Education and…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called for a wide-ranging inquiry to be held into the Office of the WA Public Trustee, following the Auditor General’s call for an urgent…
Shadow Mines and Petroleum Minister Shane Love has slammed besieged Minister Bill Johnston, who again dodged direct questions in Parliament around Gold Corporation. Mr Love used Question Time this week…
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to reveal its contingency plans to allow shipping movements to continue at WA ports, ahead of the…
The Opposition has marked Remembrance Day by joining thousands of West Australians at commemorative services across the State, to remember Australia’s brave service personnel. Opposition Leader Mia Davies attended the…
The final delivery of upgrades to the Dongara Health Service has been welcomed by Moore MP, Shane Love who said the project had been originally announced more than six years…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the Premier to use the upcoming Cabinet re-shuffle, following the departure of Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan, to bring the…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Labor Government’s failure to see flow-on effects of banning native forestry on industries which rely on timber to provide goods and services. Opposition Leader…
Western Power text messages reminding customers to be mindful of their electricity use this summer would be better sent to Mid West residents by carrier pigeon, according to Member for…
Main Roads needs to go back to the drawing board and engage in meaningful consultation with residents impacted by the southern alignment of the Dongara – Geraldton – Northampton bypass,…
Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has slammed the lack of action following the setup of an audit process to prevent driving instructors making block bookings for Practical Driving Assessments (PDAs).…
The Opposition has raised the alarm over the McGowan Labor Government’s failure to prepare for impending natural disasters and emergencies in WA, during Non-Government Business this week. Shadow Emergency Services…
The WA Opposition has welcomed the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program remaining in the Federal Budget but are disappointed the scheme has been delayed for four years. Opposition Leader…
Member for North West Central Merome Beard has described her experience of life in a community gripped by out-of-control crime and anti-social behaviour, during Parliament this week. Ms Beard spoke…
Deputy Opposition Leader Shane Love has welcomed news that the maximum payout figure for home indemnity insurance will be doubled to better protect homeowners in Western Australia. Homeowners who have…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle called on the McGowan Labor Government to guarantee a teacher in front of every classroom for 2023, after their failure to do so…
The Opposition has called for a parliamentary inquiry into forced adoption, to ease the suffering felt by thousands of West Australians who were subjected to inhumane and illegal practices. Opposition…
Regional West Australian’s pleas for equitable access to the energy supply may soon be answered after relentless pressure placed on the McGowan Labor Government by the Opposition. Member for Roe…
The Opposition will introduce amendments to ensure the McGowan Labor Government’s contentious new COVID-19 legislation contains appropriate transparency safeguards. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC said the Emergency…
The Opposition’s calls for the McGowan Government to review its policy to ban demersal fishing for nine months of the year has hit the floor of Parliament today, with Labor’s…
The Premier has again refused to provide relief to struggling households by freezing Government fees and charges despite a damning report revealing record levels of food insecurity in WA. Opposition…
The Opposition has repeated calls for the McGowan Labor Government to come clean on when the long-awaited Albany Radiation Oncology centre will finally open after yet another delay. Opposition Leader…
The WA Opposition has urged the Labor Federal Government to keep funding on track for vital safety upgrades to rail crossings in its upcoming Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies joined Hyden residents past and present to celebrate the town’s 100th birthday with a series of events and displays on offer to entertain and…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the organisers and artists who participated in the 2022 Kondinin Art Prize saying it had become one of the highlights on…
The Opposition offers their condolences to the victims, survivors, families and loved ones who were deeply impacted by the horrific bombings in Bali, two decades on from the tragedy. Opposition…
The Opposition has again called for a Royal Commission into WA’s broken health system, following the launch of an e-petition with the family of Aishwarya Aswath. Leader of the Opposition…
Thousands of West Australians have rejected the McGowan Labor Government’s plan to keep them off the water for nine months of the year, by signing a petition presented to Parliament…
Months of lobbying by the Opposition on behalf on Mid West families, businesses and communities has resulted in a positive outcome, with the application period for Cyclone Seroja recovery grants…
As annual registrations fall due for off-road vehicles, Labor have again missed an opportunity to bring the system online, according to Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love. “We hear continual noise…
Member for Moore Shane Love has slammed Australia’s big banks for failing regional customers, following the release of the Regional Banking Taskforce report initiated by the previous Liberal-National Federal Government.…
The Opposition has raised concerns after a request to be briefed by the Chief Health Officer regarding contentious new COVID-19 powers was blocked by the McGowan Labor Government. Shadow Minister…
The number of people waiting for renal dialysis in regional WA has doubled since 2020, with several regional communities now facing average wait times of over a year to access…
The Opposition has reminded West Australian motorists to fill their tanks before the fuel excise returns to its full rate, while the McGowan Labor Government continues to ignore the cost-of-living…
The McGowan Labor Government has refused to use the full scope of Fuel Watch powers to ensure motorists are not ripped off at the bowser in coming weeks. Shadow Minister…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for their disturbing lack of awareness about a raft of internal failings in the State-owned Gold Corporation. Shadow Minister for Mines and…
The Opposition has warned the McGowan Labor Government’s proposed ban on demersal fishing will jeopardise future long weekend fishing trips for WA families. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa said…
The Opposition has continued their call for the State of Emergency to end, as the McGowan Labor Government’s rushed legislation entrenches the same powers for another two years. Opposition Leader…
The Opposition has said the McGowan Labor Government has no choice but to review its proposed 9 month ban on demersal fishing, following more than 11,000 West Australians petitioning against…
Merome Beard, Nationals candidate for North West Central, has backed community calls from the Shires of Meekatharra and Wiluna for the Labor Government to step up and re-instate funds to…
The Nationals WA offers its sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, the Queen has been a steadfast pillar…
Progress on the McGowan Government’s signature election promise for Geraldton, the redevelopment of the Geraldton Health Campus, appears to have hit another roadblock. Shadow Minister for Regional Heath Martin Aldridge…
Merome Beard, The Nationals WA Candidate for North West Central, has urged residents in Tom Price, Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo to vote on 17 September. “Fundamental services and facilities need to be…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the Government to commit to an independent inquiry into the controversial G2G pass system. Mr Aldridge said remarks made…
The Opposition has condemned the McGowan Labor Government for their neglect of the education sector which will now see West Australian schools short of 700 teachers next year. Shadow Education…
The Opposition has said the decision by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to probe the Perth Mint over compliance concerns with financial crime laws, is necessary to…
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Labor Government to clarify how and when new national standards, set to impact the viability and welfare outcomes of poultry farms, will be…
The Opposition has slammed the retiring Minister for Fisheries Don Punch over his decision to reveal demersal scalefish recovery options without proper consultation with industry. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de…
Member for Roe, Peter Rundle, has welcomed the final report of the Student Transport Assistance Policy framework Inquiry which was tabled today. “Over the past 12 months, every one of…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for failing to deliver a solution to the dire housing shortages impacting WA, with 33,644 people waiting for a place to call…
Volunteering has long been a major part of Australian community and culture – but as barriers to volunteering grow it is necessary for the State Government to consider innovative ideas…
Local Member Mia Davies has again called for the State Government to increase their contribution to replacing the Bruce Rock supermarket after it was destroyed in a fire in March…
The Opposition has renewed calls for the McGowan Labor Government to guarantee long-awaited answers for communities still dealing with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Seroja (TCS), 16 months on from…
The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Dr Steve Thomas today moved a motion calling on the Minister for Agriculture to resign her ministerial position, and if she…
Nathan Collins, a fourteen-year-old student from Northam, has been selected to represent Australia at this month’s World Curling Academy Youth Camp in Lillehammer, Norway. At the training camp Nathan, along…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has again called on the State Government to invest in upgrades to passive rail crossings as the nation observes National Rail Safety Week. “There have been…
The Opposition has called for the Premier to dismiss the embattled Attorney General from Cabinet after the evidence he provided to a Federal Court was ‘confusing’ and ‘could not be…
The Opposition has raised concerns around access to emergency service facilities including volunteers and staff after repeated requests were rejected by the Emergency Services Minister. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
The Opposition has congratulated the Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association on their 51st Federal Conference held in Perth this week, which was the first face-to-face conference since 2019. Shadow Education and…
The Opposition has congratulated the organisers of the 31st Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, labelling it as a great opportunity to meet with many from the mining industry. Shadow Mines…
The Opposition has labelled the Premier’s defamation action against Clive Palmer a waste of West Australians’ money and a waste of the Government’s time given the crises facing WA. Opposition…
Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge has condemned the State Labor Government’s ongoing neglect of the health system after it was confirmed over 500 vacancies exist for essential frontline health…
Shadow Education and Training Minister, Peter Rundle, has called into question the Education Minister’s focus on addressing systemic issues faced by the education system in the state’s north. Mr Rundle…
The Opposition has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan over her lacklustre approach toward the dual threat lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot and mouth disease (FMD)…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has called for the State Government to establish dedicated leave arrangements for recognised emergency service volunteers working in the public sector. While…
Nationals Candidate for North West Central Mem Beard has called on Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan to resign over her offensive comments about foot and mouth disease making food cheaper. Ms…
The Opposition has slammed out-of-touch comments made by Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan, who reportedly claimed Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) would make food cheaper. Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to ramp up communications immediately, following the detection of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Australia. Mr…
The YMCA’s annual Youth Parliament week was off to a roaring start as delegates to Youth Parliament debated eight bills, presented Member’s statements, and delivered Members Statement on policy and…
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Labor Government to stand up and be clear about its plans for the future of Western Australia’s vital live export industry. Shadow…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has called for guaranteed support for teachers and educators when students head back to the classrooms for Term 3 on Monday. Mr Rundle…
The Minister for Health has told State Parliament a long-awaited Geraldton radiation oncology unit won’t proceed unless the Federal Government pays for it. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
The Opposition has slammed the State Government for failing to step up and support one of WA’s key industries, as it faces the looming threat of foot and mouth disease…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to address the chronic shortage of midwives in regional WA forcing families to travel hundreds of kilometres to give birth. Opposition Leader…
As Jurien Bay experiences yet another fish kill, Member for Moore, Shane Love has demanded immediate action to fix the town’s marina. Mr Love said the McGowan government were happy…
Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies has written to the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) raising concerns about allegations Labor Party donors were given preferential treatment to enter Western Australia…
Shadow Transport Minister, Shane Love, has called on Australia’s major airline to apologise to their WA customers after flights were cancelled across the state. Mr Love, said excuses made…
The Opposition has urged the McGowan Labor Government to take immediate action to prevent economic disaster on the State’s agriculture sector, as foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks wreak havoc…
Shadow Minister for Transport, Shane Love MLA, has slammed the State Government over its management of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project, prompted by budget blowouts and the failed promise…
The Opposition has again called on the McGowan Government to freeze household fees and charges to help West Australians through the current cost-of-living crisis. In Parliament this week, Opposition Leader…
The Opposition slammed the McGowan Labor Government for failing to deliver on promises to upgrade Meekatharra Hospital, with hospital developments not planned until the Budget out years. Opposition Leader Mia…
A State Government procurement, that cost taxpayers almost $600 million, should be investigated by the State’s Auditor General following evidence provided to budget estimates hearings this week. In response to…
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to address the growing concerns of West Australian teachers who have considered leaving the profession in the next 12 months. Shadow Education…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the opening of public submissions for the current statutory review into the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act). “Finally, the…
WA’s energy infrastructure has significantly deteriorated under WA Labor Energy Minister, Bill Johnston, according to WA Liberal Leader and Shadow Minister for Energy, Dr David Honey. In May, we saw…
The Opposition has called for greater consultation by State and Federal Labor Governments with the live export industry, following discussions with key West Australian stakeholders this morning. Shadow Agriculture and…
The Nationals WA have thanked Vince Catania for his service to the Party and his electorate over many years, representing some of Western Australia’s most isolated and remote communities. Leader…
There is probably no more frequent issue that is raised with country MPs than that of a constituent lamenting the fact we can no longer support childbirth in many of…
The State Opposition has slammed the freshly-minted Labor Prime Minister and new federal Agriculture Minister after they confirmed their longstanding threat to ban live export of sheep. Shadow Agriculture and…
The Transport Minister’s response to multiple fatalities on a dangerous stretch of the Albany Highway ignores the underlying design flaws, according to the State Opposition. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love…
Shadow Local Government Minister Shane Love has slammed the decision by the City of South Perth to force councillors to disclose their political party affiliations as unnecessary and potentially detrimental…
It’s been six years since Mullewa was promised a new health centre, but the community still have no idea when the project will be delivered according to Member for Moore…
The Opposition is calling on the McGowan Labor Government to make flu vaccinations free for all residents across the state to take pressure off the health system before the winter…
The Opposition has expressed concern about the ongoing shortage of midwives in regional WA, following revelations about a lack of maternity services at Carnarvon Health Campus. Opposition Leader Mia…
Labor’s Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has refused to provide answers during Budget Estimates today, when asked by the Opposition to clarify the true extent of workforce shortages plaguing the health…
The Opposition has said the ‘Delivery of Ambulance Services in Western Australia: Critical Condition’ report tabled today has highlighted record ambulance ramping, caused by a lack of investment in WA’s…
Shadow Sport and Recreation Minister Peter Rundle said it was astounding that the Labor Government did little to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, despite the Premier’s eye-watering $5.7 billion surplus. During his…
The Opposition is shocked the McGowan Labor Government has failed to commit critical funds to the Heart Hub South West in the 2022-23 State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
A long-term plan to support regional economic development has featured as part of the Opposition’s response to the State Budget, with Leader Mia Davies saying the Government had dropped the…
A long-term plan to support regional economic development has featured as part of the Opposition’s response to the State Budget, with Leader Mia Davies saying the Government had dropped the…
The Opposition has slammed the Minister for Climate Action for refusing to answer direct questions about WA’s greenhouse gas emissions. Shadow Climate Action Minister Shane Love asked the Minister in…
Member for Moore and Shadow Transport Minister, Shane Love has blasted the Labor McGowan government for again failing to fund a solution to Jurien Bay’s fish kills. “Despite a $5.7…
The Opposition has welcomed the Government’s $25 million commitment to a new agriculture project called ‘The Western Australian Agricultural Collaboration (WAAC)’ but seeks clarity on its objectives. Shadow Agriculture and…
The Opposition said the massive State Budget surplus announced by the McGowan Labor Government raised questions as to why the wealthiest state in the nation had a crumbling health system…
Figures released this week in State Parliament show a continuing high number of assaults and physical threatening behaviour against school staff in West Australian public schools. Shadow Education and Training…
The Liberal and Nationals Government will invest more than $24.5 million to combat feral pests – like wild dogs and pigs – and weeds through 36 projects, including several local…
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to invest in increasing independent living units in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in tomorrow’s State Budget, which is expected to post another multi-billion-dollar surplus. Opposition…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it was vital for the McGowan Government to increase funding for the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, especially as cost-of-living pressures were biting regional West Australians’…
The McGowan Government has used its massive majority to ram legislation through Parliament to extend WA’s State of Emergency powers for another six months. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the…
Thousands of hard-working West Australians who rely on the live sheep trade for their livelihood are in a state of confusion after a week of uncertainty with Labor Members flip-flopping…
Shadow Minister for Sport and Recreation Peter Rundle has called on the McGowan Government to further invest in the KidSport program increasing their value and continuing to allocate two vouchers…
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Labor Government to include a commitment to invest in upgrading passive rail level crossings in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies…
Residents of Durack will soon be better connected following successful applications for funding mobile blackspot and broadband upgrades under Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program. Minister for Regional Communications,…
The Nationals candidate for Durack Ian Blayney has called on WA Labor to clarify their position on Tier 3 and come to the table to access Federal Government funding. Western…
The Opposition has welcomed a State Government commitment of additional funding to combat domestic violence but said there is more to be done. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said Labor’s announcement…
The Opposition has welcomed the announcement of funding to address crime and dysfunction in the Kimberley, saying it was well past time for the McGowan Government to acknowledge and act…
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to allocate much needed funds to expand the Margaret River Hospital in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the…
A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government is investing more than $1 billion to boost rural health, including an additional $146 million in new funding to inject more doctors and allied…
The Opposition has welcomed the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions later this week and renewed calls for the Government to outline when the State of Emergency provisions would come to…
ANZAC Day has been honoured by thousands of West Australians across the State, remembering those who served and died for Australia in wars and conflicts overseas. Opposition Leader Mia Davies…
The Opposition has slammed the Government for its failure to ensure vital funds flow into regional healthcare as Geraldton’s hospital redevelopment remains at a standstill. “The State Government has failed…
The Minister for Education and Training Hon Sue Ellery MLC has given the green light for development of a master plan for the Esperance Senior High School. Speaking in Esperance,…
The Opposition has called for the State Government to do more for families, businesses and communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja 12 months on. Opposition Leader Mia Davies visited Northampton…
The Nationals WA have endorsed former Nationals MP Ian Blayney to contest the vast electorate of Durack at the upcoming federal election. State President Tony Crook said Mr Blayney’s experience…
Regional power outages have been a hot topic in recent weeks, for good reason. Hundreds of separate outages across the State in recent months have been infuriating for regional residents…
Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa has encouraged recreational, charter and professional fishers to work together to ensure the recovery of the West Coast demersal fishery in WA. Mr de…
The Opposition has welcomed Commonwealth funding of $1.3 billion to enhance regional telecommunications in last week’s Federal Budget. Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Martin Aldridge MLC said improving regional connectivity…
Member for Moore Shane Love has urged Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to urgently source funding for the solution to fish kills and poor water quality in the Jurien Bay Marina.…
The Opposition has welcomed new funds announced by the Federal Government into the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program and called on the State Government to commit funds in the…
Regional Opposition MPs have welcomed the Independent Review of Christmas 2021 Power Outages, however, more needs to be done for regional communities besieged by unreliable power supplies. Member for Moore…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government for refusing to provide greater clarity around isolation requirements for students in boarding schools and residential colleges. Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter…
The Opposition has commended organisers of the 8th annual Military to Civilian Career Summit, held at Irwin Barracks in Perth. The summit was delivered through a partnership between veteran charity…
The Opposition has called for the State’s G2G Pass system to be dropped, saying it was an unnecessary burden for travellers given Western Australia no longer has a hard border.…
The Opposition has welcomed the tabling of the Crown Royal Commission report which exposes serious flaws in both the Government’s regulatory body and Crown Resorts Ltd and associated entities. Shadow…
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Government to ease cost-of-living pressures on West Australians by increasing the value of the Country Age Pension and Emergency Services Volunteer fuel cards…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called for an inquiry into the WA Public Trustee to ensure financial affairs of vulnerable West Australians are being prudently managed. Mr Rundle used…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called for an inquiry into the WA Public Trustee to ensure financial affairs of vulnerable West Australians are being prudently managed. Mr Rundle used…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called for an investigation into why a Government department failed to act when notified of animal welfare issues, following devastating fires…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to listen to regional residents and commit to an independent inquiry into the regional electricity network, after a petition presented to Parliament…
The Opposition has called on the Minister for Child Protection Simone McGurk to resign. Opposition Leader Mia Davies moved a motion in Parliament calling for the Minister to stand down,…
Shadow Sport and Recreation Minister Peter Rundle has called for clarity around Level 2 restrictions for event organisers to prevent last-minute cancellations. Mr Rundle said questions had been raised around…
Member for North-West Central Vince Catania is again calling on the McGowan Government to implement the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in Carnarvon and across North-West towns. Mr Catania said “the…
Shadow Veterans’ Affairs Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the Premier to reveal the trigger points required to remove Level 2 restrictions and provide certainty around ANZAC Day services.…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has welcomed funding of over $10 million dollars from the Federal Government, announced under Round 2 of the Mobile Network Hardening…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has congratulated the organising partners of the gala ‘A Night Under the Stars’, who collectively raised more than $80,000 from the event held in Williams. Ms…
Shadow Minister for Regional Health and Regional Communications Martin Aldridge MLC is encouraging Goldfields residents to lend their voice to State Parliament’s first ever online petition – seeking an independent…
Credit: Angie Roe Photography Opposition Leader Mia Davies MLA has joined thousands of women across the globe on International Women’s Day to celebrate and reflect on the fight for equality…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is calling on the Labor Government to step up and provide much needed infra-structure in regional towns to maximise the full potential of…
The Opposition has called for a status update on the Agricultural Supply Chain initiative, which will improve vital freight networks throughout regional Western Australia. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said…
Limited supplies of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in regional WA is putting communities at increased risk of COVID-19 according to Shadow Regional Health Minister Hon Martin Aldridge MLC. “Having visited…
The Opposition has called for a rolling review of the Level 2 restrictions over the next four weeks, to prevent WA communities and businesses being impacted for longer than necessary.…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the Wickepin community for their inaugural Festival held on Saturday in the wake of recent bushfires. The event included Wickepin’s first…
Member for Moore Shane Love has called on Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to make clear any plans to close the northern section of Indian Ocean Drive while roadworks are completed.…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has welcomed the release of the ‘2021 Regional Telecommunications Review: A step change in demand’ report and called on governments and…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has called for greater support for schools and principals who have been left responsible for their own contact tracing. Mr Rundle used Question…
Staff shortages at COVID testing clinics in Geraldton and Yalgoo this week – two years into the pandemic and well into the current Omicron wave – indicate the State Government…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government’s decision to close the Armadale train line for 18 months, leaving commuters in limbo and snubbing their own election promise. Shadow Transport Minister…
The Opposition has called for the Premier to outline his reasons for keeping remaining mandates in place, after the proof of vaccination requirement for bottle shops was dropped instantaneously. Opposition…
The Opposition has welcomed the Premier finally coming clean by revealing the new reopening date of March 3, bringing relief and much-needed certainty for many West Australians. Leader Mia Davies…
Ten months on from the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja and limited financial support has reached impacted communities in the Mid West. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has used his reply to the Premier’s Statement in Parliament to highlight the COVID-19 chaos which has overrun WA’s school system. Mr Rundle…
The Opposition has encouraged West Australians to enjoy a cup of tea today to boost awareness of ovarian cancer and raise vital funds to support those affected. Opposition Leader Mia…
The Opposition has slammed the Premier for failing to be open and honest around the review into the delayed reopening date, given it has been four weeks since his border…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has praised community and volunteer efforts in fighting the recent bushfires in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. She said reports back from the fire were…
The Opposition has condemned the Premier’s defensive response to questions in Parliament today around when WA will reopen to the rest of Australia and the world. Leader Mia Davies used…
Hospitals in regional WA would be downgraded or closed in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, leaving communities without the ability to access local emergency care, vaccinations, or COVID testing…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has paid her respects during a sunset service at the State War Memorial to mark the 70th year of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps. Ms…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to provide tourism operators with clarity and certainty, by setting a date for the re-opening of WA’s borders.…
Photo credit: Angie Roe Photography Welcome to 2022 and the start of another year. As we navigate these uncertain times, my focus and commitment to represent the electorate is as…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government’s blanket ban on school camps, labelling the move as a huge financial blow for those extracurricular providers. Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle said…
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania MLA said “the launch of the Kalbarri Microgrid – a renewable energy power solution, marks a project finally coming to fruition after years…
The Opposition has called for clarity around isolation requirements for boarding school students, given five schools have been impacted by COVID-19 in just four days. Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle…
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate $140 million through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for the construction of the Hastings…
The Labor Government’s signature election commitment to Geraldton has collapsed as the $73.3 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus has been indefinitely delayed. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the State Government to come clean on plans to close hospitals in regional WA in the event of critical…
The Opposition has criticised the Premier and Minister for Education’s claim they are providing certainty for parents, following the shutdown of a Perth primary school due to COVID-19. Shadow Education…
The Opposition has today launched Parliament’s first e-petition, calling for an independent inquiry into WA’s regional electricity network today, following months of power disruptions which have frustrated families and businesses.…
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government’s strict deadline of midnight on Friday for international students to arrive in Australia for their studies and labelled the move unfair. Shadow Minister…
The Opposition has called on the Premier to set a date to reopen Western Australia on or before March 5, based on the Chief Health Officer’s advice that 75 percent…
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for delivering confusing and convoluted definitions for close contacts in school settings, as students prepare to go to school. Shadow Education Minister Peter…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to provide more clarity and guidance for international students who wish to live and study in Western Australia. Shadow Education Minister Peter…
Merredin District Hospital will face increased pressure following the expiry of funding for a local nurse practitioner, and more recently, confirmation of a COVID-19 exposure site in the community. Shadow…
The Opposition has expressed disappointment in the lack of detail and definitions in today’s announcement of the Safe Return to School Plan, which has left parents waiting for answers. Shadow…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called for the Labor Government to provide clarity on how the current agriculture worker crisis will be addressed, following the Premier’s…
The Opposition has called for the Labor Government to detail what COVID-19 measures will be in place for schools across WA, given Term One begins next week. Shadow Education and…
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has called for the Labor Government to show empathy towards the tourism industry and small businesses, who continue to face financial hardship due to ongoing…
The Opposition has called on the Premier to set a new date and new transition plan, including what rules and restrictions will be put in place for the community and…
The Opposition has said the Premier’s delayed border re-opening date proved his Labor Government had squandered the gift of time and left WA’s hospitals ill-prepared for COVID-19. Opposition Leader Mia…
A shortage of essential health care workers and a lack of COVID-19 preparedness in regional WA less than a month before borders reopen is building to a “recipe for disaster”…
The Opposition has called for the Labor Government to ramp up the State’s COVID-19 readiness ahead of February 5 and make it clear to all West Australians what the rules…
Shadow Minister for Education Peter Rundle has raised concerns regarding growing anxieties from parents who want to know what Term One will look like when students go back to school…
North West Central MP Vince Catania is astounded that after five years and a long awaited hollow promise of $7 million from the Government in late 2020 and in the…
Efforts to restore power supply following recent blackouts in Northampton and Chapman Valley have been unacceptably slow, given the extreme heat currently being experienced in the regions. Member for Moore…
The Opposition has said the Cabinet reshuffle is an admission by the Premier that has come too late, that Roger Cook has failed as Minister for Health. Opposition Leader Mia…
Additional health funding announced as part of the State Government’s Mid-Year Budget Review does not do enough to protect regional communities from COVID-19. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Hon Martin…
The State Government’s haphazard approach to the southern bushfire season has created unnecessary angst for regional volunteers and local governments and threatens to reduce the number of volunteers available and…
The Opposition has condemned the flat refusal by Labor’s Agriculture Minister to respond to genuine questions around her Parliamentary Secretary, Darren West stacking oats at an unused CBH Group site.…
The Opposition has called for in-depth consultation during the development of regulations for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021, after the legislation passed through Parliament last night. Shadow Aboriginal Affairs…
The Opposition has welcomed the re-opening date for Western Australia but called on the Labor Government to turbocharge WA’s vaccination rates and COVID preparedness over the next seven weeks. Opposition…
Recent power outages across the Mid West have again demonstrated the desperate need to review Western Power’s operating procedures with a Total Fire Ban in place, according to Member for…
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has expressed dismay at the McGowan Labor Government’s dismissive response to questions raised in Parliament about the current global supply chain crisis. Mr de…
Farmers and landowners responding to fires and emergencies on their properties will not be captured by the State Government’s vaccination mandate for fire and emergency service volunteers. Shadow Minister for…
Leader of the WA Parliamentary National Party Mia Davies has called on Mr James Hayward to resign his position from Parliament, saying it was untenable for him to retain his…
This morning, The Nationals WA received a formal notice of resignation of Party membership from Mr James Hayward. The Party had suspended his membership yesterday, effective immediately, after an emergency…
Failures, inaction and missed opportunities in the emergency services portfolio threaten to reduce the number of volunteers available and place communities at increased risk as the southern high threat fire…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for rushing through yet another important piece of legislation, after the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 passed through the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday…
The Opposition has condemned the Premier’s refusal to guarantee there will be a teacher in every classroom at the beginning of Term One next year. Shadow Education and Training Minister…
An independent report tabled by the Auditor General in Parliament today shows the McGowan Government has failed to put in place comprehensive plans to roll-out the COVID vaccine across the…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has vowed to bring the issues and problems facing regional West Australians to the forefront, following the passing of Labor’s electoral reform law. Mr…
An Auditor General report has found state-wide losses from leaks, bursts and unbilled water has risen to nearly 52 billion litres in 2020-21. In response, Shadow Water Minister James Hayward…
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for deciding to ram the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 through the Parliament, saying they are once again ignoring proper processes. Opposition Leader…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the Government to provide clarity around vaccination requirements for emergency services volunteers. “The Opposition is concerned at how the…
The Opposition has condemned Labor’s disgraceful passing of electoral reform legislation, which will silence regional West Australians by slashing representation in the Parliament. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister…
The Nationals WA has expressed grave concern at the closure of ANZ, Commonwealth and NAB branches in the South West, adding to previous closures made in other regional communities across…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called on the State Government to address the growing concerns from volunteer firefighters around the consequences of the Work, Health and Safety Act 2020.…
Opposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has tackled her fear of heights by abseiling 220 metres down a building in Perth’s CBD for charity. Ms Davies…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for failing to address the shortage of midwives across regional WA, leading to the forced closure of a Mid West maternity ward and…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has expressed his disappointment in the Government’s refusal to address simple questions about WA’s critical teacher shortage. Mr Rundle said basic answers in…
The Opposition have joined the thousands of Western Australians on Remembrance Day to commemorate service personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Opposition Leader Mia Davies attended the…
The Opposition has slammed the Premier for using weasel words to downplay the impact of a lack of staff at Perth Children’s Hospital, as outlined in an independent inquiry released…
The Opposition has called for the Health Minister to resign following the release of a damning report into understaffing and under-resourcing at Perth Children’s Hospital. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
The Opposition has welcomed the State Government’s announcement for the safe re-opening of WA, but said it should have included a clear, set date to give businesses and communities certainty…
The Opposition has slammed the State Government for repeatedly ignoring calls to establish a local midwifery program in the Mid West, resulting in a shortage of midwives in the region…
The Opposition has today welcomed the news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has cleared the way for the current lease on the Boyanup Saleyards to be extended.…
The Opposition has again called on the Premier to detail an exact re-opening plan for Western Australia, following news a Perth man was provided an exemption to come home from…
Any potential outbreaks of COVID-19 would pose an enormous risk to patients, given the current state of the Mid West health system, according to Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA.…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to commit to a three-year funding contract to support the work of the respected McGrath breast cancer nurses across the State. Opposition…
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has described Labor’s series of Tourism industry roundtables as hollow and deficient, leaving many locations and regions without a seat at the table. “This consultation…
The Opposition has condemned the Premier for refusing to release a plan to safely re-open West Australian borders, after he once again refused to answer questions in Parliament on when…
The Opposition has welcomed the Minister for Transport’s agreement to investigate improving the safety of passive rail crossings in regional WA, following campaigning by rural families. Leader of the Opposition…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for blatantly attacking regional West Australians, by rushing to pass electoral reform and failing to find workers for the State’s farmers. Opposition Leader…
The Opposition has reiterated their call for the State Government to release a roadmap for the safe re-opening of the State off the back of mandatory vaccination for workers announced…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has congratulated Yawuru Bunuba woman Cara Peek on becoming the 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner. Ms Davies said Ms Peek, a Broome-based lawyer, entrepreneur…
The Opposition has called on the Premier to detail Western Australia’s blueprint for re-opening, as the State lags behind the rest of the nation when it comes to having a…
Design constraints mean portable isolation rooms purchased by the State Government to protect regional hospitals and communities from COVID-19 may not be functional. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for ramming the electoral reform bill through the Legislative Assembly by gagging debate, saying it was an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin DeGrussa has taken aim at the Labor Government’s announcement to re-use the Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme, implemented last year to make…
Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming Peter Rundle has questioned the announcement by the Labor Government in Parliament to recommence the sale of the West Australian TAB. “The announcement by…
The Opposition has condemned Labor for voting down a motion to refer the Attorney General to the Procedure and Privileges Committee (PPC) for failing to disclose a number of gifts…
The Opposition has called the State Government’s gag order on debating the electoral reform legislation an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said…
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the announcement by the State Government of their request for the Fair Work Commission to intervene in the current industrial dispute between…
The Nationals WA have held their annual State Conference Northam, and first since 1947 as the State’s official Opposition. Members and supporters gathered for the President’s Welcome Sundowner on Friday…
The Nationals WA unanimously voted to pass a motion during the 2021 State Conference calling for greater action on improving rail safety, particularly when it comes to passive crossings. Leader…
Delegates at The Nationals WA annual State Conference being held in Northam voted resoundingly to reject the McGowan Government’s push to silence regional voices in the State Parliament. In an…
Kaya Wanju. Can I acknowledge the Ballardong people of the Noongar Nation and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and thank Deb Moody for her warm welcome…
The Opposition has blasted Labor’s failure to act to avoid ships carrying millions-of-dollars of essential agricultural and mining machinery as well as other goods being diverted to the east coast.…
Shadow Tourism and Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to work with the Federal Government to find immediate financial solutions for small businesses caught up by…
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government for dropping the ball on WA’s COVID-19 preparedness, with new figures showing a concerning downward trend in usage of the SafeWA app. Opposition…
Shadow Minister for Tourism and Commerce Vince Catania has described Labor’s disregard for the events industry as ‘short-sighted’, stating tourism and hospitality industries and related small businesses deserved as much…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has described Labor responses to Budget Estimates questions relating to tourism as ‘disappointing and bordering on irresponsible while failing to address key areas in…
‘Not on our Agenda’ – the words repeated ad nauseam by Premier McGowan and Labor in relation to electoral reform prior to the March State election, which ultimately resulted in…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has laid down the gauntlet for Labor’s Darren West MLC, Shelley Payne MLC and Sandra Carr MLC to explain they will be voting to…
The Opposition said today’s report by the Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform is another nail in the coffin for fair representation for regional WA in the State’s Parliament. Opposition…
The State Government’s failure to fix the Jurien Bay Marina to avoid regular fish kills is negligent and appalling according to Member for Moore and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love.…
Shadow Minister for Commerce, Tourism, and Government Accountability and Member for North West Central Vince Catania has described the State Budget as ‘disappointing and deficient in some key areas in…
The Opposition has condemned the State Government for failing to plan or provide funding in the State Budget to secure workers for the agricultural sector ahead of a predicted bumper…
The State Budget this week confirmed what all predicted – a massive cash surplus off the back of a strong iron ore price and a guaranteed GST return from Canberra.…
The Opposition has said the State Government was spending the windfall of royalties it had been gifted on fixing a mess of its own making in health, housing and other…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has made the call for people to nominate a nurse that lives and works in the Central Wheatbelt electorate for a chance…
The Opposition has condemned Labor’s decision to put an end to the native forestry industry with no consultation and no care for the jobs and communities the sector supports. Opposition…
The Opposition has called for the State’s only regional development fund, Royalties for Regions, to be restored following four and a half years of the Labor Government cutting it to…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said the Premier’s response to questions in Parliament today proved he is ignorant of the plight of West Australian farmers who are…
The Minister for Police has today rejected calls from the Opposition to improve the transparency of the G2G application process following questions in the Parliament. Opposition Leader Mia Davies called…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said Western Australia’s agriculture industry has been let down by the Labor Government’s lack of action in finding a quarantine site for…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to think outside the box to improve the COVID-19 vaccination rate in Western Australia’s remote communities. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said recent…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has called on the Labor Government to urgently consider an extensive rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination to rapidly increase rates and accessibility across the…
Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge has accused the State Government of leaving communities in the State’s north behind in the vaccine rollout and called for an urgent plan to…
Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge has called on the Health Minister to stop the spin and listen to the concerns of WA’s front-line health workers following the release…
The Opposition has called on the Health Minister to explain why dozens of hotel quarantine workers are not fully vaccinated, over three months after the Government’s mandatory vaccination deadline. Shadow…
The Opposition has called on the Health Minister to explain why dozens of hotel quarantine workers are not fully vaccinated over three months after the Government’s mandatory vaccination deadline. Shadow…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement that the Public Accounts Committee will consider a review into the current regulations and guidelines for School Bus…
The Opposition has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of the new Agricultural Worker visa which will be in place by September 30 to help West Australian farmers with the upcoming…
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of an investigation into the use of a site in the Northern Territory as…
Member for Roe and Shadow Minister for Education Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the commitment made by the Minister for Transport to conduct a full inquiry into the current regulations…
The Opposition has called for a referendum on electoral reform to be conducted, allowing West Australians to speak up on Labor’s proposed reduction of regional representation in Parliament. Opposition Leader…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to stop ignoring the plight of farmers and start supporting our state’s second largest industry by fast-tracking agriculture workers into Western Australia.…
The State Government has refused to find $50,000 a year to support a proven Aboriginal housing support program while sitting on a $5 billion surplus. During Question Time yesterday, Leader…
The timing of the Bindoon Bypass and other major infrastructure projects is under a cloud with the Minister for Transport at odds with her own Department’s advice to impacted communities.…
Shadow Emergency Services Minister Martin Aldridge has called on the State Government to urgently introduce an independent appeals process to the G2G pass system to help thousands of West Australians…
The Member for Roe has urged the Labor Government to quickly and efficiently rollout a continuing supply of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) tests across the State’s health system that could…
The Opposition has raised concerns about the Labor Government rejecting and ignoring requests to provide easily obtainable data around the use of the SafeWA app. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
The Opposition has urged the State Government to rollout vaccination opportunities for those attending agricultural shows across WA ahead of the major regional Field Days taking place over the next…
Opinion piece by Shadow Minister for Education & Training and Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA. Equity in education in WA is not a privilege. It is a right every…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has urged West Australians to register as organ and tissue donors as part of DonateLife’s Great Registration Race being held this July and August.…
The Nationals WA have voiced their dissent over major Australian banks choosing to reduce service operations in regional WA following revelations Commonwealth Bank were severely cutting opening hours across 90…
The Opposition has welcomed the record $104 million disaster recovery package being made available to communities impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja, jointly funded by the State and Federal Government. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the recovery…
The Opposition has urged the Labor Government to use the upcoming State Budget to support local businesses that have been impacted by the economic impact of lockdowns caused by COVID-19…
Martin Aldridge MLC is the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and volunteer firefighter who responded to the Wooroloo fire. We are just shy of the six-month anniversary of the Wooroloo…
The Opposition has expressed its disappointment in the little financial assistance for cyclone-affected communities, more than 100 days since Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossed Western Australia’s coast. Acting Opposition Leader and…
The Opposition has raised concerns over the high number of adolescents experiencing emotional distress and called on the Labor Government to immediately increase funding to help struggling secondary students. Shadow…
The Opposition has said the Labor Government’s plans for the Outer Harbour are at odds with Infrastructure WA’s inaugural State Infrastructure Strategy which provides a non-partisan view of the best…
By Shadow Minister for Agriculture & Food and Member for Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa. Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector is the lifeblood of regional and rural communities, and…
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government’s criteria for the latest round of lockdown grants that leaves some small businesses behind and unable to access funding. Shadow Tourism Minister Vince…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has welcomed the lively and passionate debate witnessed as the YMCA Youth Parliament has been held over the past few days. Addressing the participants today, Ms…
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Government to apologise following the outcome of the Legislative Council v Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) court case today that re-confirmed the Labor…
Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge has demanded answers from the State Government after a breach in COVID-19 protocols at Geraldton Regional Hospital put frontline health workers and patients at…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to provide compensation to small businesses in regional Western Australia that are suffering from yet another setback due to this week’s lockdown.…
Access to the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Scheme will remain out of reach for many West Australians, with most regional areas unable to access the Scheme when it commenced today.…
Forty community groups across the electorate of Central Wheatbelt are set to benefit from grants awarded under the latest round of Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member Hon Mia Davies…
Nationals Wheatbelt MPs have expressed disappointment at the National Australia Bank (NAB)’s decision to close up shop in Wyalkatchem, Three Springs, Kondinin and Wagin. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia…
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government’s decision to ram through legislation using its massive majority to install the Premier’s captain’s pick as the Corruption and Crime Commissioner. Opposition Leader…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to undertake a further 12-month consultation period with small fishing operators prior to implementing the South Coast Bioregion Management Plan. Shadow Fisheries…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to urgently deliver a whole-of-government response to address the ongoing housing crisis forcing people into homelessness, clogging up courtrooms, and placing pressure…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for breaching the trust of West Australians, after learning private data collected by the SafeWA app had been used by WA Police. Opposition…
The Opposition has urged the Labor Government to inject desperately needed money into regional women’s health care in the upcoming State budget. Leader Mia Davies said the Premier – who…
The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government’s Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform to consider the negative impacts of reducing representation in the Legislative Council for regional Western Australia.…
The Opposition has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today to further expand the vaccination rollout to West Australians aged 30 years old and over. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to outline alternative solutions to avoid plunging hundreds-of-thousands of Perth residents into traffic chaos at the end of the year. Shadow Transport…
Western Australia’s spirit was on show last night at the Annual West Australian Year of the Awards, held to celebrate the people making our State the vibrant, inclusive place we…
The Nationals WA recently welcomed Tony Crook as the Party’s new State President during a State Council meeting earlier this month. Leader of The Nationals WA Hon Mia Davies MLA…
The Opposition hosted unpaid Pindan Group subcontractors at Parliament House today, providing them with a forum to share their stories with the Labor Government and media. Opposition Leader Mia Davies…
The Magistrate’s Court yesterday heard 120 tenancy hearings – a record number of hearings since the end of the rental moratorium – but the State Government still refuses to concede…
Finance Minister Tony Buti has today claimed he is unaware of whether Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) held by BankWest and its parent company Commonwealth Bank could be lost in the…
Housing Minister John Carey became agitated after Shadow Commerce Minister, Vince Catania, produced a letter proving the State Government had been made aware of payment concerns regarding Pindan Group as…
Just days after tabling the terms of reference and appointing the Quarantine Advisory Panel, the Health Minister has walked back claims the Panel would provide strategic oversight of WA’s quarantine…
The Opposition has accused the Labor Government of failing to capitalise on the massive royalty income it has been gifted saying there has been no community dividend from the boom.…
The State Government has today finally tabled the details on their proposed Quarantine Advisory Panel, making good on their commitment to the recommendation from Professor Weeramanthri to enhance and improve…
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Vincent Catania MLA has shone a light on National Reconciliation Week during Parliament today to acknowledge Australia’s important journey towards a fair, equitable and reconciled…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Labor Government was unable to answer basic questions about the formation of a Quarantine Advisory Panel (QAP) months after it was committed to in…
Shadow Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the McGowan Labor Government to explain why Government contracts with Pindan Group have not yet been terminated. During Question Time today Mr…
Shadow Commerce Minister Vince Catania has criticised the Labor Government for its unplanned reintroduction of legislation to protect subcontractors in the wake of the Pindan Group collapse. Mr Catania said…
The Premier has confirmed in Parliament that no matter what happens in the health portfolio the embattled Minister will keep his job. Leader Mia Davies and Shadow Health Minister Libby…
Shadow Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to urgently act on their broken 2017 State election promise and introduce greater protections for subcontractors. Mr Catania said…
Tradies owed hundreds of thousands of dollars by construction giant Pindan claim they haven’t been paid for months, leading to renewed calls for the State Government to provide greater protections.…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Premier and WA Labor during Parliament this week for misleading regional voters of their intention to introduce so-called one-vote-one-value electoral reform prior to the…
The Opposition has demanded answers from the Labor Government after revelations today multiple hotel quarantine workers continued to work in second jobs. Leader Mia Davies said the Premier and Health…
The Northampton bypass project should be an absolute priority following Strandline Resources’ announcement last week that it would proceed with its Coburn mineral sands project near Shark Bay, according to…
Member for Moore Shane Love has expressed concern that Labor hasn’t learnt from its previous decision to permanently decommission the Mungarra gas power plant which would have left Mid West…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC yesterday expressed his gratitude for all those who selflessly supported regional communities during recent disastrous…
Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love says Labor’s proposed Geraldton bypass must ensure the Moonyoonooka Store and homes and businesses in the area are not destroyed. Mr Love said the site…
The Opposition has labelled the Labor Government’s push to fast-track electoral reform as “misleading and disenfranchising” for regional voters and proof the Government has its priorities out of order. Leader…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government for misleading the public on electoral reform in the wake of today’s announcement on changes planned for the State’s electoral system. “This is…
On the first day of the 41st Parliament the Opposition called on the Labor Government to admit they ignored expert advice and forced millions of West Australians into a costly…
The Opposition says the public release of the Glossop Report into hotel ventilation risks today confirmed the snap lockdown could have been avoided if the Government had acted on the…
The Opposition has called on the State and Federal Governments to quit batting the issue of quarantine between them like a game of political ping-pong and address the challenges of…
The State Opposition has urgently called on the McGowan Government to immediately provide correct information and advice on Perth and Peel residents visiting the regions during the current snap-lockdown. Opposition…
The State Opposition has said the Labor Government’s failure to address systemic gaps in WA’s hotel quarantine system has directly contributed to the snap-lockdown and the spread of COVID-19. Opposition…
The Opposition has hit out at the Labor Government’s imperfect hotel quarantine system which now threatens to leave West Australians stranded in India unable to return home. Leader Mia Davies…
Deputy Opposition Leader Shane Love and Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa have called on the State and Federal Governments to provide support to cyclone impacted properties in the Mid…
The State Opposition has labelled the Labor Government’s approach to Anzac Day services across Western Australia as “confusing and inconsistent” and said it was causing angst for veterans, families and…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications and Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, is calling on the State Government to support a plan by The Nationals WA to boost mobile network…
The Nationals WA and the WA Liberal Party have entered into a formal Alliance in Opposition bringing the Parties together to hold the re-elected Labor Government to account for the…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is encouraging the Carnarvon community to rally behind calls to prioritise rebuilding the historic One Mile Jetty as the Gascoyne capital begins its…
Last week the Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia confirmed the re-election of the Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC as Member for the Agricultural Region. Mr Aldridge has expressed his sincere gratitude…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies claims the Labor Government has lost focus on road safety and called for urgent action to avoid further loss of life and serious injury. “On the…
The Nationals WA spearheaded motions to streamline the visa system for agricultural workers, improve regional mobile phone coverage, and provide greater transparency around car safety at The National Party’s 2021…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has paid tribute to the outgoing Members for Warren-Blackwood and Geraldton following the 2021 State election. Ms Davies said regional Western Australia has…
The Nationals WA have committed $20 million of Royalties for Regions to fast-track the relocation of a State Government agency from Perth to Bunbury if elected at the 2021 election.…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Albany Delma Baesjou has announced $145,000 for a key link in the Kinjarling coastal pathway that will ultimately connect Vancouver Peninsular around Princess Royal Harbour…
Member for Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney is preparing for his participation in the World’s Greatest Shave for the tenth year in a row this week, with Hon Mia Davies, Leader…
Peter Rundle, Nationals Member for Roe, today committed $4 million to upgrading three sporting precincts in the Roe electorate if re-elected. Today’s announcement includes $3 million for the Narrogin Sporting…
A $100 million election commitment launched by The Nationals WA will improve telecommunication in regional WA and bring greater reliability to mobile connectivity. The Nationals WA plan is to work…
$1.8 million commitment for Bremer Bay Airport Upgrade Peter Rundle, your Nationals member for Roe, today committed $1.8 million to improving the condition of the Bremer Bay Airfield if elected.…
Members of the Geraldton community who have lost loved ones at sea will have a memorial to remember them by should The Nationals WA form Government next month. Today, Member…
The Western Australian fishing industry will be big winners should The Nationals WA form Government next month, with Fisheries Spokesperson Ian Blayney today announcing a $70m commitment guaranteeing security rights,…
The Nationals WA have today announced a $100 million package to boost mobile and internet networks in regional WA. The commitment will continue investing in eradicating more mobile black spots,…
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The Nationals WA will deliver $2.5 million from Royalties for Regions to expand facilities at Eaton Oval and build new clubrooms for the Eaton junior football and cricket clubs if…
Road safety will be overhauled in a major effort to address the disproportionately high number of regional road deaths and trauma under a plan announced by The Nationals WA. Leader…
Regional WA’s amazing artists, performers, film makers, writers, musicians and local arts organisations will receive additional funding to support creativity if The Nationals WA are elected on March 13. Leader…
The Nationals WA candidate for Collie-Preston Wayne Sanford has called on the State Government and Main Roads to address safety concerns and lower the speed limit on a notorious stretch…
The Nationals Candidate for Collie-Preston Wayne Sanford has announced plans to commit $1million – $200,000 per year for 5 years with the intent to establish a Road Safety Trauma Centre…
The Nationals WA officially kicked off their 2021 State election campaign in Geraldton on Friday March 19 to outline their positive plan for regional WA. Leader Mia Davies was joined…
The Geraldton sporting community will be big winners should The Nationals WA form Government in March, with local Member Ian Blayney today announcing a $5.15m sporting package for upgrades and…
The Nationals WA oppose the changes made by Facebook to restrict Australian residents from accessing news content. The decision by Facebook to unilaterally remove important Government information, including the Bureau…
Community-based women’s health care clinics across regional WA will receive a much-needed funding boost if The Nationals WA form Government after the State election. Leader Mia Davies announced plans to…
Comments attributed to State President Steve Blyth: The Nationals WA take claims of bullying and harassment extremely seriously. The State Executive immediately engaged a Human Resources Consultant to meet with…
Families with young children in Waggrakine will be the benefactors from significant investment at their local primary school should The Nationals WA form Government in March. Today, Member for Geraldton…
The Nationals WA have warned regional voters to look beyond the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic when heading to the ballot box this March. Leader Mia Davies said the introduction…
The Nationals WA will commit $140 million to enhance mental health service delivery in the regions and conduct an urgent review of WA’s mental health network to identify gaps and…
Should The Nationals WA return to Government in March, they will commit to developing a Future Housing Strategy for Geraldton to help tackle homelessness and public housing constraints, according to…
The Nationals WA have committed to roll out drone technology across regional WA to give emergency services volunteers the latest equipment to assist with search and rescue and firefighting efforts.…
The Nationals WA have promised to deliver more qualified childcare workers in regional areas to address the skills shortage and support high quality early childhood education. Leader Mia Davies said…
The Nationals WA will establish an Aged Care Housing Fund to support the construction of more seniors housing and independent living units in regional WA if returned to Government at…
Establishing an independent advocacy group for St John Ambulance volunteers, delivering more community paramedics to the regions, and ensuring small sub-centres have access to the latest vehicles and equipment will…
Refurbishing Norman House to grow the capacity of Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) and provide a launch pad to help people transition into permanent housing will be a priority if…
Almost 400 regional school parent associations will receive a dollar-for-dollar assistance up to $5000 under a new grants program announced by The Nationals WA today. The $10 million election commitment,…
The Nationals WA will boost funding and deliver certainty for WA’s Community Resource Centre (CRC) network to recognise the vital role CRCs play throughout regional WA. Leader Mia Davies said…
The Nationals WA will prioritise community safety in the Goldfields, with Leader Mia Davies and candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen pledging $1.4 million to expand the Safer Streets Patrol. Ms…
The Shire of Dundas is set to host a new “longest” thing – as Australia’s Longest Clean-Up event is set to join other colossal Eyre Highway attractions like Australia’s longest…
Western Australia has faced extraordinary challenges over the past 11 months. Thanks to the hard work of our front-line health workers, police, and families, businesses and communities across WA, our…
Nationals Leader Mia Davies has written to the Premier today in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak seeking clarification on a number of matters relating to the lockdown and Government response.…
Creating environmentally sustainable communities, delivering healthier waterways and coastal areas and protecting biodiversity hotspots will be prioritised under a new $100 million environmental initiative announced by The Nationals WA. Leader…
Creating environmentally sustainable communities, delivering healthier waterways and coastal areas and protecting biodiversity hotspots will be prioritised under a new $100 million environmental initiative announced by The Nationals WA. Leader…
The Nationals WA have pledged to immediately reintroduce the Farm and Pastoral Water Rebate scheme if returned to Government at the State election. Leader Mia Davies said returning the two…
The Nationals WA have pledged to immediately reintroduce the Farm and Pastoral Water Rebate scheme if returned to Government at the State election. Leader Mia Davies said returning the two…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says a new election commitment launched by The Nationals WA will provide regional community organisations and businesses expansion opportunities through small and medium grants. The…
Country pools will benefit from Royalties for Regions funding to help with maintenance and upgrades thanks to a new election commitment made by The Nationals WA today. Leader Mia Davies…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is once again calling on the Minister for Transport to meet with local residents who will be affected if the preferred Dongara-Geraldton bypass route was…
A new election commitment launched by The Nationals WA will provide regional community organisations and businesses opportunities to access small and medium grants from Royalties for Regions. Leader Mia Davies announced…
Northampton will be home to a multi-purpose rage cage at Guide Park should The Nationals WA form government in 2021 following a commitment announced by Member for Moore Shane Love…
Moore MP Shane Love has urged local governments impacted by coastal erosion to apply for the government’s latest $4 million coastal grant round. Applications for Coastal Adaptation and Protection Grants…
: Mia Davies and I standing next to a charger, hence my ‘Hey Charger’ sign Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has warned classic car owners that a 12-month reprieve on…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has today announced he would commit $100,000 to support Friends of Geraldton Gardens (FroGGs) to deliver a staged transformation of Geraldton Botanic Garden should The…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has announced that the Geraldton Scout Group will receive $50,000 should The Nationals WA form Government in March, enabling the club to upgrade their premise…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a significant commitment to expand living for seniors in Kalgoorlie by co-funding another 60 independent living units (ILUs) at Pringle Village. Leader Mia Davies and…
Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen has warned a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial mooted for the Goldfields needs associated wraparound services before its introduction if it’s to be…
The Nationals WA have rejected the Liberal Party’s position Royalties for Regions and say neither major party can be trusted to deliver the regional development program. “Regional voters deserve better…
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne says the Labor Government’s policy on the run in relation to the Hedland Buy-back Scheme is a complete farce. Mr Bourne said…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says The Nationals WA will commit $25,500 towards the Geraldton Yacht Club should they form Government next year, enabling the club to source a quote…
Nationals WA candidate for the Kimberley Millie Hills has warned a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the region needs associated wraparound services before its introduction in May this year. Mrs…
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne has called on the Labor Government a consultation report on the West End to ensure the Port Hedland Voluntary Buy-back Scheme be…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has urged WA drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season. The Nationals WA are lending their support to the WA Local Government…
The Nationals WA have added five regional champions to contest the important Upper House Agricultural and Mining and Pastoral Regions at the upcoming 2021 State election. Northampton account manager, father…
Member for Geraldton has slammed the Labor State Government for their lack of investment in Geraldton highlighting that Geraldton has missed out on some key funding opportunities with Perth projects…
The Nationals WA have expressed disappointment in Labor’s failure to recognise energy security and reliability as an issue for regional families. Energy spokesperson Terry Redman said today’s announcement of a…
While Treasurer Ben Wyatt delivered an early Christmas present to the State by announcing an additional $1 billion budget surplus, The Nationals WA have called for the windfall to be…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa is encouraging producers to have their say on the State Government’s consultation process for sheep and cattle earmarking and cattle branding. The…
The Nationals WA will prioritise an independent review of Water Corporation pricing for regional customers if elected to Government at the March 2021 State election. Leader Mia Davies and Nationals…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA is calling for the business case for the preferred Dongara-Geraldton bypass route to be publicised given the community angst regarding the project and the…
The Nationals WA will commit $2.25 million from Royalties for Regions towards a brand new St John Ambulance sub centre and first aid training facility in Geraldton. The existing sub…
Immediate action is needed to build the 150 meter spur groyne addition to the northern breakwater of the Jurien Bay Marina, according to Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA. Mr…
The Nationals WA have pre-selected their candidate for the Kimberley, adding to an ever-growing team of regional champions committed to greater regional representation in the WA Parliament in March 2021.…
The Nationals WA have committed $5 million of Royalties for Regions to develop a breeding and training program based in regional WA to help meet growing demand for guide dogs.…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is backing the Walkway community who have managed to rally up nearly 2000 signatures in support of a petition to oppose Main Roads’ preferred route…
WA’s 98,000 Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) declarations will be reassessed, thanks to an amendment moved by Nationals MLC Hon Martin Aldridge in State Parliament last week. “The amendments to the…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is urging the State Government to identify more social housing for construction, maintenance and refurbishment under the WA Recovery Plan stating that the currently scheduled…
The Nationals WA candidate for Albany, Delma Baesjou, says the people of Albany continue to wait for essential health and treatment services after the Labor Government confirmed more delays for…
The Nationals WA Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell is urging the Labor Government to come clean on their plans for the historic town of Cossack. In October…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies MLA has called on the Labor Government to confirm the State’s health services are prepared for a potential COVID-19 outbreak ahead of changes…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the Labor Government to seek more consultation with residents affected by the Dongara-Geraldton Bypass given the proposed route will cut through properties,…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has urged the community to back local small businesses and help the Moore electorate build back better from the impacts of COVID-19. Saturday October 31 was WA Small Business Day and…
The Nationals WA Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa has slammed the Labor Government for its tardy and piecemeal response to the acute worker shortage in the State’s agriculture and hospitality…
Candidate for Albany Delma Baesjou says The Nationals WA commitment to provide free entry to the National Anzac Centre would be beneficial for the city and would encourage visitation to…
Thirty five groups across Moore will benefit from funds awarded under the inaugural Shane Love’s Moore Community Grant round. Applications came from all corners of the electorate and Mr Love said he’d…
Ensuring our regions are equipped to lead Western Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will underpin The Nationals WA campaign for next year’s State Election. Leader Mia Davies told the 170-strong crowd…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has again put the reliable supply of energy across WA in the too-hard basket by favouring metropolitan power projects at the…
The Nationals WA say the Agriculture Minister continues to fail the State’s farmers and growers with her latest half-baked attempt to solve the agriculture sector’s acute workforce shortages. Leader Mia…
The Nationals WA say the Labor Government has missed an opportunity to use the Budget surplus to breathe life back into Royalties for Regions to support regional WA’s economic recovery…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has launched her annual Christmas card competition and this year for the first time is opening it up to all children aged between six and…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the $80 million commitment to fund road improvements in Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network (WSFN) announced in the 2020-21 Federal Budget. Local MP Mia Davies MLA…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA says an alarming rise in the percentage of drownings in regional WA emphasises the need for greater water education across the State. He said the…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to double funding to a program helping Central Wheatbelt farmers, pastoralists and horticulturalists mitigate the effects of drought. Ms…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to double funding to a program helping Wheatbelt and Mid West farmers and horticulturalists mitigate the effects of…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Labor Government after education announcements last week highlight Labor’s failure to recognise the importance of education in the Midwest. Last Friday…
The Nationals WA have committed $4.4 million to help Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Association deliver a new basketball stadium for players, fans and the community if elected to Government in March…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to extend the Building Bonus program by at least six months so more people can access grants in the…
There has been a lot of commentary around The Nationals WA stance on the industrial manslaughter legislation currently before Parliament. Agricultural spokesperson Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, in an opinion…
The Nationals WA will ensure access to specialist medical care is more equitable for regional West Australians by boosting the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) to bring it in line…
The Nationals Member for Geraldton, Ian Blayney MLA has raised concern following a spike in overtime worked by nursing staff in recent months resulting in one nurse working 18 hours…
The Nationals spokesperson for Agriculture, Colin de Grussa has welcomed the announcement today that the Government’s had reversed its decision to effectively transfer all legal liability and risk for the…
Member for the South West Colin Holt says the government’s failure to include the planned Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in the recent WA Recovery Plan is a missed opportunity. “It…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is disappointed that the shortfall of authorised police officers in the Gascoyne-Midwest region is continuously ignored by the Labor State Government. When this concerning matter…
The Nationals WA say while the Labor Government is spending big in Perth on pedestrian and bike paths under a newly-minted City Deal, they are turning a blind eye to…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa says the Labor Government is putting animal welfare and the State’s biosecurity at risk amid concerns about the current operations of…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says residents forced to endure extended power outages are continuing to be let down by the Labor Government’s failure to increase the Extended Payment Outage…
The Nationals WA have outlined a series of amendments to the State Government’s controversial Animal Welfare and Trespass Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 aimed at improving the Bill in line with…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA says the Labor Government’s regional worker incentives won’t stretch far enough to help many businesses in Moore struggling under COVID-19 restrictions. Mr Love said…
Member for the South West Colin Holt says the Police Minister’s failure to do her sums over authorised officer numbers has jeopardised the safety of communities across the South West.…
The Labor Government’s incentives to lure metropolitan workers to regional Western Australia are too little, too late to help a State agricultural sector reeling from the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions.…
The Nationals WA say the Labor Government has missed a golden opportunity to decentralise the agency tasked with managing the State’s primary industry and regional development portfolios. Today it was…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the Police Minister’s failure to do her sums over authorised officer numbers has jeopardised the safety of communities across the Midwest. In Parliament yesterday,…
The Nationals spokesperson for Agriculture, Colin de Grussa has expressed his alarm at the recent actions by the McGowan Government to effectively transfer all legal liability and risk for the…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has called on the State Government to increase air services between Geraldton and Perth to ensure Geraldton residents stay connected and do not miss out…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the acknowledgement by the Australian Government in observing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second…
Key parts of the State’s public agricultural education system will be overhauled to ensure the sector’s future is in safe hands if The Nationals WA are returned to Government next…
Five towns in the Agricultural Region will not have a refund point by 1 October 2020 when the Container Deposit Scheme (Containers for Change) commences. Nationals Member for the Agricultural…
Member for Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has urged the Federal Government to ramp up negotiations to solve the barley export impasse with China and save WA grain growers from…
Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA says a new policy launched today by The Nationals WA will bring urgent attention and funding to address coastal erosion impacting regional Western Australia.…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says a new policy launched by The Nationals WA today will bring urgent attention and funding to address coastal erosion impacting the Geraldton coastline. Mr…
A new policy launched by The Nationals WA will put the management of coastal erosion back on the agenda if they form government in 2021. Leader Mia Davies said $50…
Member for Warren Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has finally achieved its wish of driving the Busselton Margaret River Airport terminal upgrade into the ground. Mr Redman said…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to potentially establish two Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs in regional WA, saying it will be a boost for farmers…
The Albany community has voted to select a candidate for The Nationals WA ahead of the March 2021 State election, with polling for the Community Preselection drawing to a close…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies says the opportunity to harness the enormous water resource of Wellington Dam for economic growth in the South West will evaporate if the Minister…
The Nationals Member for the Agricultural Region has called on the State Government to urgently review the legislative protections available to frontline police and ambulance officers in light of confirmation…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman is calling on the State Government to set up an industry taskforce to develop strategies that address the looming shortage of regional workers. The Nationals…
The Nationals WA recently used Parliament to highlight the progress made to improve regional communication networks and the work that government and industry faces to ensure reliable connectivity into the…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is urging the WA State Government to listen to the concerns of the WA Prison Officers’ Union to ensure staff at Greenough Regional Prison feel…
Moore MP, Shane Love MLA says the Country Age Pension Fuel Card will be boosted if The Nationals WA form government next year. Mr Love said card values would be…
The Nationals WA will boost the Country Age Pension Fuel Card if returned to Government in March 2021. Making the commitment in Albany today, Leader Mia Davies said $20 million…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to deliver a support and recovery package for regional agricultural shows impacted by COVID-19. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge…
After calling on the Labor Government to tackle coastal erosion earlier this year, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is pleased the State has finally recognised the urgency for much needed…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has said the decision of the National Australia Bank (NAB) to close its doors in Boddington is a blow for the community.…
Member for South West region Colin Holt MLC has announced he will step down at the upcoming 2021 State election. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies thanked Mr Holt…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman says the Government needs to urgently develop a promotional campaign to entice WA people to come to the regions for work opportunities. “There are a…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is hopeful that progress will soon be made regarding the Dongara to Northampton coastal route but is concerned proposed routes will not result in the…
The Nationals WA have hit out at the Labor Government for leaving regional businesses confused and frustrated by their mixed messaging over worker shortages in key industries. Leader Mia Davies said…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says a reduction in truancy officers under the Labor Government is contributing to a rise in school absenteeism across the district. In response to questions…
The Nationals WA have hit out at the Labor Government for leaving regional businesses confused and frustrated by their mixed messaging over worker shortages in key industries. Leader Mia Davies said…
The State Tourism Minister has pleaded ignorance over the growing trend of overseas accommodation booking platforms price gouging at the expense of accommodation providers’ reputation in the South West. Member…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA is calling on the State Government to address regional workforce shortages after the Midwest Chamber of Commerce highlights concerns of local businesses. Mr Blayney…
The Nationals WA have backed the Premier’s attempt to halt Clive Palmer suing the State of Western Australia, voting to pass legislation introduced to Parliament less than 24 hours ago.…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney welcomes Labor’s announcement to construct two high speed jetties in Geraldton given The Nationals WA called for the initiative after meeting with local tourism operators…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies says the Labor Government have missed a golden opportunity to support industry and grow jobs for all West Australians by backing a new port…
The Nationals WA fear news services in regional communities will be further eroded unless the ABC reverses its decision to cut housing allowances for 37 staff working outside the metropolitan…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Fisheries Ian Blayney has welcomed the new aquaculture development zone at Oyster Harbour in Albany, stating that it will boost the industry in terms of…
The Nationals WA have called for the State Minister for Agriculture to secure a deal to bring 200 New Zealand shearers into Western Australia to ensure wool production isn’t curtailed…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney welcomes the recent funding allocation to four primary schools in Geraldton but is disappointed that it’s taken this long for the Labor Government to recognise…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the official opening of the $42 million Northam Health Campus redevelopment. The new and improved health facilities were part of a…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has thrown her support behind the Kondinin community in an effort to keep their local police station open and staffed locally. At a town meeting…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies says funding announced for TAFE to deliver modern facilities for training and education in regional WA is positive, but said the biggest challenge…
The Nationals WA say regional communities and businesses will lose access to crucial banking services following the NAB’s decision to cut back on branch opening hours. Commerce spokesman and Member…
Local governments in regional WA are spending more than 10 per cent of their budgets to lure and retain general practitioners while others have gone more than a year with…
The Nationals WA have lashed out at the State Labor Government’s WA Recovery Plan for treating agriculture as an afterthought. Member for Roe, Peter Rundle, said after suffering the lowest…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA echoes calls from the City of Greater Geraldton for Geraldton residents to register all trees they have recently planted to ensure a major milestone…
Three nominees have put their hands up to contest the Albany Community Preselection for The Nationals WA. Local champions Delma Baesjou (pictured left), Darren Bennett (right) and Rod Pfeiffer (centre)…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA is encouraging young people aged between 16 and 22 years living in the Wheatbelt to enter the latest round of the ABC’s Heywire competition. She…
Rowena Olsen, The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie has labelled Main Roads request for the removal of the metal camels in Norseman as absurd. Main Roads WA has sent a…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to finally stand up for WA racing and provide a stimulus package that will help the sector recover from the impact…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney MLA has congratulated Geraldton based Crothers Construction after they secured yet another manufacturing contract last month after their success during tender processes in May. Crothers…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA is encouraging community groups and organisations in Moore to apply for Lotterywest grants to help rebuild and restore crucial services impacted by COVID-19. Mr Love…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the community of Pingelly for the launch for an innovative project to support and celebrate our seniors living in regional communities. Mia joined…
Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies says a new Department of Fire and Emergency Service’s (DFES) code of conduct gagging volunteers from communicating with…
The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen has welcomed the State Government’s land development and release package, announced on Wednesday. Ms Olsen said it was a key step towards…
The power is undoubtedly with the people of Albany leading up to the 2021 State Election. While other parties will determine who will represent them in the race for the…
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne has welcomed the State Government’s planned land release but says further strategic planning is required for the region to continue growing. Mr…
The Nationals WA will this week open a campaign office in Albany’s city centre as momentum builds for the Party’s community preselection. Leader Mia Davies will be in town with…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to establish a research and innovation hub in Western Australia to help farmers and regional communities become more drought prepared. Last…
The Nationals WA have called on the Premier to intervene and scrap the Department of Fire and Emergency Service’s (DFES) new code of conduct which gags volunteers from communicating with…
The Nationals WA have expressed concerns over the Labor Government’s GP Urgent Care Clinic Network with recent data collected showing the cost of the 2019 initiative failing to reflect any…
The Nationals WA have called on the Premier to intervene and scrap the Department of Fire and Emergency Service’s (DFES) new code of conduct which gags volunteers from communicating with…
Farmers and community members are outraged by the threatening letter they received from the Office of State Revenue demanding payment of the biosecurity levy. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, said…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the establishment of a Joint Select Committee into Palliative Care in Western Australia. Nationals WA Deputy Leader and Member for Moore Shane Love MLA is…
Regional WA has some amazing cities that form hubs for many surrounding regional communities.
Access to a range of diverse artistic and cultural experiences is important for the social wellbeing of all West Australians.
Emergency service personnel – both paid and voluntary – are large contributors to the safety of people and property in regional WA.
People living and working in regional areas are closely connected to the land and have an appreciation for the environment and sustainable development.
The Nationals WA understand how important our resources sector is to the economy of Western Australia and our nation.
The Nationals WA have always had a focus on agriculture, a sector worth more than $8 billion to our economy each year.
There are roughly 55,000 small businesses in regional WA that contribute enormously to the State’s economy.
Families, business and emergency services rely on a strong telecommunications network to remain connected, keep local economies ticking and ensure our communities are kept safe.
The Nationals WA have accepted and endorsed the Uluru Statement of the Heart – ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ developed by First Nation leaders across Australia in May 2017, seeking an Indigenous voice in the laws and policies made about them.
We believe all students, regardless of where they live, should have access to a quality education.
Forty Four community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate are set to benefit from grants awarded under Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA recently…
Member for Moore, Shane Love, says the State Government’s Stop Puppy Farming bill has turned into a dog’s breakfast after amendments to recognise farmers’ needs for working dogs were rejected…
The Nationals WA have preselected Upper House candidates to fight for the Agricultural and Mining and Pastoral regions for the upcoming 2021 State election. Nationals MPs Colin de Grussa and…
The Nationals WA member for Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has called on the Labor Government to prioritise the use of local regionally-based travel agencies when booking air travel across…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the Labor Government needs to urgently find funding for the communities resources sector to deal with a wave of vulnerable Mid West residents seeking…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says communities in the Mid West have rallied around The Nationals WA campaign to have an emergency rescue helicopter to be based in the region.…
The Nationals WA are set to enlist the community as part of a grassroots push to select their candidate for Albany to contest the March 2021 State election. In Albany…
The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of introducing “carrot and stick” legislation to increase penalties for criminal trespass at the cost of farmers being subjected to severe scrutiny.…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has again called on the Labor Government to accelerate the Alignment Selection Study for the Dongara to Northampton Coastal Route Corridor to prevent further disappointment…
In a follow-up to last year’s concerning discovery of reduced doctor availability at regional hospitals, regional patients are still suffering a lack of access to emergency care and treatment. The…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney said The Nationals WA have committed $3m towards the construction of several jetties to accommodate high speed vessels if they win Government at the next…
The Nationals WA have welcomed movement of the Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2020 in to the Legislative Assembly this week. Fisheries spokesperson Ian Blayney said the amendments would allow…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA says the State Government must ensure motorists using the new Ellenbrook to Muchea section of the Tonkin Highway are not financially disadvantaged if their vehicles are…
After repeated requests from The Nationals WA, the Labor Government has finally announced it will invest $16 million over four years into the WA Screen Fund, previously known as the…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney condemns the Labor Government’s decision regarding their refusal to roll over credit on fuel cards held by over 3,000 pensioners in Geraldton despite unspent values…
The Labor Government is refusing to roll over credit on fuel cards held by more than 54,000 pensioners across regional WA despite unspent values expected to soar at the end…
With a WA housing stimulus package announced earlier this week, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to ensure housing redevelopment in Spalding is not overlooked…
The Nationals WA are calling on the State Government to convene a special inquiry examining the State’s preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leader Mia Davies said special inquiries…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies says the time is right to supercharge the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS), which the Labor Government threatened to de-fund in 2018. Ms Davies…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has called on the State Government to prioritise much-needed funding to tackle coastal erosion in and around the city. After witnessing the impacts of the…
The Nationals WA welcome the decision to provide temporary relief on the crippling toilet tax but call for a long-term solution to the excessive water charges hurting struggling regional hospitality…
Rowena Olsen was endorsed by the Party’s State Council over the weekend as The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie. Leader Mia Davies said Mrs Olsen was a passionate advocate for…
Amendments steered through the Legislative Council by The Nationals WA will ensure greater transparency and accountability in a new WA fund to foster health research and innovation. The Nationals WA…
The Nationals WA are urging the State Government to rethink its local content policy to ensure Goldfields businesses are given preference in the construction of the MRI suite at Kalgoorlie…
The Nationals WA Member for Roe Peter Rundle has welcomed the reopening of Bluff Knoll to visitors from tomorrow, almost five months since the devastating Boxing Day bushfires. Mr Rundle…
The Nationals WA say the Premier’s regional development credentials are on the line as he seeks to lure interstate FIFO families to Western Australia. Leader Mia Davies said any incentives…
Local MP Ian Blayney has slammed the Labor Government for overlooking local contractors to work on key parts of the Geraldton Hospital redevelopment. Questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament…
Volunteering comes in many guises. Some volunteers are visible because of their uniform, whilst many others work quietly behind the scenes and are not necessarily acknowledged. It is the wide…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has thanked the electorate’s volunteers for their valiant service during the coronavirus crisis and urged others in the community to join the COVID-19 recovery…
The Nationals WA say the Esperance community has been robbed of a much-needed post-COVID-19 financial stimulus after $17.3 million from Royalties for Regions for construction of the new South Regional…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has been shocked at the State Government’s intervention to close down a legitimate jarrah harvesting operation in the Dalgarup Forrest near Bridgetown at the behest…
The Education Minister’s decision to scrap the COVID-19 restriction preventing regional boarding students leaving school during term two has been welcomed by The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the…
The State Government has confirmed the contract for construction of the long-awaited Kalgoorlie Health Campus MRI suite will be released to Tenders WA next week, following questions from The Nationals…
The State Government is testing the patience of the Geraldton community by not lifting border restrictions in the Mid West in line with other parts of the State, according to…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars.…
The Nationals WA say testing for COVID-19 needs to be drastically ramped up in Western Australia if the Labor Government is serious about loosening travel restrictions. Figures released by the…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to relax its COVID-19 restrictions and help stimulate local economies by allowing wineries and producers to serve tastings without a meal.…
The Nationals WA say the State Government has left too many regional businesses in the dark about their immediate futures following the release of its phase two COVID-19 recovery plan.…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a…
The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader…
The Nationals WA this week welcome a new candidate to the regional Party’s growing team of local champions for the March 2021 State election. Former Collie Shire president Wayne Sanford…
The Nationals WA have this week endorsed a strong local champion for the electorate of Pilbara ahead of the March 2021 State election. Scott Bourne, a Dampier resident, was endorsed…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has launched a new ‘Local Hero’ small grants program to help support local community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate. Ms Davies said…
Parents and families with children returning to boarding school this week remain concerned about the restrictions on students’ movements once back at school say The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is concerned the Labor Government doesn’t have the resources to stop the spread of a new pest that threatens the Gascoyne’s key agricultural…
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The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year.…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman has called on the State Government to prioritise the registration process for short-stay accommodation providers as the local tourism industry strives to recover from the…
The State Government has turned its back on the tourism industry at a time of crisis, with no blueprint on how it can help the sector during the COVID-19 crisis,…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year.…
Students attending regional residential and agricultural colleges are still waiting for advice from the State Government on a return date as all other schools commence today, according to The Nationals…
28 April 2020 DE GRUSSA WELCOMES ACCC ACTION ON RIGHT TO REPAIR The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa has welcomed the work currently…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year.…
The Nationals WA energy spokesman Terry Redman says the State Government must fix a flaw in its COVID-19 small business relief package that is denying regional operators much-needed relief from…
Dealing with COVID-19 has required The Nationals WA to take a different approach in its dealings with Government. However, as party leader Mia Davies points out, the main game of…
The 2020 Community Stewardship Grants are now open for community-based projects that help conserve, restore, rehabilitate or enhance a local natural area, conserve WA’s biodiversity and maintain or build the…
Regional WA’s tourism sector is on life support and requires urgent Federal and State Government intervention to survive, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said COVID-19 had devastated…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has thanked the Federal Government for establishing a respiratory clinic in the city to help in the fight against the coronavirus. Mr Blayney said The…
The Nationals WA have raised concerns around the State Government’s ability to monitor and contain a re-emergence of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) after several detections in Perth in the past…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of Federal funding to underpin regional flight schedules but say more will need to be done to ensure communities have adequate access to…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to immediately remove the Water Corporation service fee paid by businesses with multiple major sewerage fixtures – such as toilets or…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to follow the lead of NSW, Victoria and Queensland to provide greater assistance to property owners and renters caught in COVID-19…
The Nationals WA say help must be found quickly for regional patients needing treatment in Perth who are left without flight options as a result of Qantas and Virgin reducing…
The Nationals WA have raised concerns with the State Government regarding recently introduced intrastate travel restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said despite the publication…
The City of Greater Geraldton’s pledge for the state government to consider offering debt relief as well as a deferral of gross rental value revaluation is backed by Member for…
WA Nationals Spokesman for Fisheries Ian Blayney welcomes the Government’s approval of WAFIC’s seafood industry COVID-19 stimulus package but notes that support for commercial herring operators was long overdue. The…
The Nationals WA Member for Mining and Pastoral Region, Jacqui Boydell has reiterated the need for a bipartisan approach in these uncertain times. Ms Boydell said the Nationals WA were…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is disappointed prices for unleaded petrol in Geraldton have not reduced proportionately compared with prices in metropolitan Perth. According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum,…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman welcomes the intrastate travel restrictions, especially stopping the high influx of visitors to the region over the Easter and school holiday periods. “Normally the region…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has welcomed the Federal Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism announced last night as part of a $170 million initiative to support agricultural and fisheries sectors…
The Nationals WA are seeking assurances from the State Government that regional health services and workforces are resourced for the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said she was concerned…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $170 million package to support our fisheries, seafood and agriculture markets. Leader Mia Davies said the funding would help…
In Parliament today The Nationals WA have asked the Premier to clarify when the Government’s proposed travel restriction direction will be published and provide further information about the schedule of…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to help WA fishing and agriculture industries re-engage with key export markets emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Leader Mia Davies and…
The Nationals WA will fight to protect the State’s Future Fund as the Labor Government continues its push to raid a program designed to benefit future generations. Health spokesperson, the…
The Nationals WA welcome the State Government’s announcement the agriculture sector, primary producers and processors are considered essential industries in response to COVID-19 but say more clarity is needed for…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has called on the State and Federal Governments to consider regional WA’s unique set of circumstances when considering strategies to combat the impacts of…
The Nationals WA will seek to amend the Labor Government’s proposed puppy farming laws to minimise impacts for farm working dogs and responsible dog owners. Deputy Leader Shane Love said…
The Nationals WA understand regional WA faces unique challenges in responding to the emerging crisis of COVID-19. As the Parliament has met over the past two weeks we have also…
The Nationals WA are calling for greater co-ordination and support for regional supermarkets facing large numbers of shoppers from outside their district ‘raiding’ local supplies. It comes after a number…
These are uncertain times for many businesses, including tourism, hospitality, retail, event providers and growers. Australia’s response to the coronavirus is constantly changing in an effort to guarantee the health…
State Governments COVID-19 stimulus package leaves small business short As the unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 virus rages throughout the world, Australia is now closing down quickly in an effort to…
Labor continues to trash Royalties for Regions with its move today to vote against a motion of support for the ground-breaking rural investment program Since 2017, the Labor Government has…
Minister David Templeman is like a dog without a bone after the local governments turned their back on proposed puppy farming legislation. Speaking in Parliament, The Nationals WA spokesperson for…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is concerned the State Government is walking away from the largely legislated Forest Management Plan and risking jobs in an effort to appease Labor’s environmental…
The Nationals WA Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell has welcomed correspondence from the Minister for Lands, Hon Ben Wyatt indicating the possibility of rates and rent relief…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has congratulated 2020 Wheatbelt Relay for Life participants for exceeding their fundraising target and making a significant contribution in the fight against cancer. Held…
Restoring the integrity of a Royalty for Regions program ravaged by the Labor Government will be a key focus for Member for Moore Shane Love following his election to deputy…
Restoring the integrity of a Royalty for Regions program ravaged by the Labor Government will be a key focus for Member for Moore Shane Love following his election to deputy…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has thanked community members for attending the Western Power forum held in Geraldton last Thursday and appreciates their thoughtful contribution to the power supply debate.…
Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a speech urging women to look for opportunities to champion, advance and…
Photo credit: Main Roads WA Local Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to make both the Geraldton and the Northampton bypasses top priorities to boost…
The Nationals WA will commit $30 million towards establishing a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter in Geraldton if returned to government in 2021. Leader Mia Davies joined local MP Ian Blayney…
The State Government has clarified the Water Corporation policy in relation to charging water consumption of those impacted by bushfire this summer following questions by The Nationals WA. Member for…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the State Government is yet to implement a sufficient response to assist businesses hurting from the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and cray fishing…
The Nationals WA Member for South West Colin Holt says the Premier needs to arrive in Albany later this week with a $25,000 cheque to fix a funding shortfall in…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has cautiously welcomed the passing of the latest Metronet legislation through the Upper House this week, but has questioned the cost for regional…
A year since The Nationals WA first asked the Premier to respond to a rise in criminal activists, the Labor Government has failed to introduce promised legislation to protect regional…
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has accepted an invitation from The Nationals WA MP Ian Blayney to meet concerned Geraldton and Mid West tourism operators, accommodation providers and small business…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman fully supports the Shire of Bridgetown in pushing for local people to take up jobs at the expanded Talison Lithium mine in Greenbushes. “The local…
The McGowan Labor Government has today refused to increase the paltry payment of $80 for residents and businesses impacted by prolonged power blackouts. Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney raised the…
The Nationals WA are supporting calls from the WA dairy industry for the major supermarkets and processors to immediately return an extra 5c per litre of milk to the farm…
The State government needs to immediately step in and help attract doctors to towns such as Dongara according to Moore MP Shane Love. Batavia Health closed the doors of the…
The Nationals WA are supporting calls from egg producers and consumers for an inquiry into the ongoing sustainability of the State’s egg industry. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa today received…
Rundle calls for Emergency Services Minister to do his job Member for Roe, Peter Rundle MLA has called on the Minister for Emergency Services, Hon Fran Logan MLA, to do…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has called on the Labor Government to heed the call to provide relief from rent payments and shire rates for drought-affected pastoralists. Ms…
Member for Warren-Blackwood is calling on the State Government to come clean over rumors that they are putting pressure on Talison Lithium in Greenbushes to employ up to 350 workers…
The Nationals WA have called on the State and Federal governments to prioritise an alternative transport route to ensure WA remains connected to the nation during times of disaster. Member…
The Nationals WA will make VacSwim free for children and families in regional WA and expand the program to more locations if returned to Government next year. Leader Mia Davies…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle warns the McGowan Government is putting a significant tourism drawcard – and nearby farms – at risk by ignoring pleas to fund a new firefighting…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has welcomed news the long-awaited Banned Drinkers Register trial could finally be rolled out in the first quarter of this year. “It is…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling for the urgent allocation of funds to bolster security and safety at Geraldton Hospital following a vicious assault on staff last weekend. Nursing…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell is pleased there will be a boost to security in health campuses across the Goldfields after her questions in Parliament exposed the dangers…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has congratulated the Minister for Water for finally realising water security in the regions is an important issue and funding three…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has welcomed today’s announcement officially declaring water deficiency in Grass Patch. Water deficiency was also declared in the Jerramungup North…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of undercutting regional businesses by awarding a $125 million firefighting equipment contract to a Perth manufacturer. Member for Roe Peter Rundle said…
Another year has passed so swiftly and what a busy 12 months it was in our electorate. In case you missed out on some of the news that happened through…
Member for Moore Shane Love has slammed the State Government’s failure to adequately support the Lancelin Ocean Classic Festival, leaving organisers with no option but to cancel the iconic windsurfing…
Community safety is at risk due to poor mobile reception across the Moore electorate, according to Moore MP Shane Love. “I’ve had widespread complaints from residents who have noticed a…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says Water Minister Dave Kelly’s lack of forward planning for the drying West Pilbara Water Scheme is a major concern for the region.…
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has today completed its passage through the Legislative Council before returning to the Legislative Assembly next week for further consideration of amendments. Member for…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA joined with over 50 volunteers from across the Wheatbelt in Northam today to celebrate International Volunteer Day. “Our volunteers are our most precious…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is an outspoken campaigner for a new, purpose built terminal at the Busselton Margaret River Airport, especially since Jetstar’s announcement to run three flights per…
Road safety over the Christmas period is top of mind for local MP Mia Davies who is urging everyone to slow down and stay safe. Ms Davies said she was…
A tax on toilets is among a series of over-the-top water charges that are pushing regional operators to the wall, according to The Nationals WA small business spokesman Vince Catania.…
Understanding what measures are needed to promote sustained growth in the South West will be a key agenda item for The Nationals WA team visiting Bunbury and Busselton today. Regional…
The Minister for Water continues to demonstrate his complete lack of common sense, refusing to allow access to a dam for fear it will become empty of water. Member for…
Telstra will strive to improve the connectivity of its network in the north of WA after concerns raised by The Nationals WA spokesperson for Regional Cities Ian Blayney. The telecommunication…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has called on Health Minister, Roger Cook to reinstate a Nurse Practitioner at the Leeman Health Centre. The move follows a community meeting in Leeman…
The Nationals WA have thrown their support behind a petition calling on State Parliament to investigate the viability of the egg industry. Spokesperson for agriculture, Colin de Grussa, outlined his…
The latest electoral boundary redistribution will see the town of Kalbarri excised from the electorate of Moore. The electorate of North West Central is to gain the town of Kalbarri,…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader and Member for Mining and Pastoral Jacqui Boydell says the State Government needs to provide more funding for the Goldfields Migration Employment Program (GMEP) to…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has welcomed new Federal Government funding for co-operatives that will foster regional business development and boost the economies of rural communities. Ms Davies joined…
The McGowan Labor Government is failing pastoralists, farmers and regional communities battling drought across the State. Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies, who joined Member for North West Central Vince Catania…
On National Agriculture Day, The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of walking away from a promise to protect farmers from criminal activists. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said…
Questioning in Parliament has revealed the Minister for Water has blocked access to vital water supplies in Grass Patch, despite there still being over four million litres of water in…
The McGowan Government has refused to reserve a percentage of a Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) for investment into research and innovation specific to the health and wellbeing…
Racing and gaming spokesperson Colin Holt says State Government plans for the protection of retired racehorses has been carbon copied from a Nationals WA policy announced a year ago. During…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has called on the State Government to ensure that the proposed fence that is intended to separate the male and female units in Greenough Regional…
The Nationals WA are calling on the McGowan Government to put more resources on the ground in Newman to help deal with antisocial behaviour impacting the powerhouse Pilbara town. Leader…
Federal Minister for Drought David Littleproud has accepted an invitation from The Nationals WA to attend a crisis meeting of farmers and growers in Kalgoorlie later this month. Member for…
The Nationals WA are backing the City of Albany’s plans to negotiate free visitor access to the city’s award-winning National Anzac Centre with the Australian War Memorial. Leader Mia Davies…
Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney today welcomed the Sinosteel purchase of the intellectual property of Oakajee Port and Rail Project, and the Jack Hills iron ore resource. “Firstly, I’d like to…
Local Member of Parliament Hon Mia Davies MLA is calling for all young artists from the Central Wheatbelt to nominate for the annual $1000 Sue Muntz Bursary Award. This Award…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has welcomed the recent installation of multilingual road signs on Indian Ocean Drive. The signs remind drivers to keep left in German, French and simplified…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has welcomed the finalisation of the arbitration between CBH and Arc Infrastructure for long-term access to the WA grain freight rail network and…
4 November 2019 The Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon Martin Aldridge MLC as the inaugural shed Patron. Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. President Mr…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of payroll tax relief for small and medium businesses and urged the McGowan Government to go further by raising the threshold to $1…
The announcement by Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) stating that the company are considering constructing a processing plant on the outskirts of Geraldton is welcomed by Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney.…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA today gave notice that he will move a motion to disallow the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Hydraulic Fracturing) Amendment Regulations 2019. Mr Love said…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says valiant Mid West volunteers and paramedics are bearing the brunt of the State Government’s inability to provide adequate ED services at Geraldton Hospital. Questions…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has accused the Fisheries Minister of ignoring the commercial western rock lobster industry following his failed bid to take 17 per cent of the catch…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman encourages regional pensioners to use the $575 of fuel or taxi travel provided on their Country Age Pension Fuel Card. The card is available to…
The long awaited redevelopment of Moora Residential College is finally underway. Responding to a Parliamentary Question from the Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA on 15 October, the Premier confirmed…
The recent roll out of body cameras for Midwest police has been welcomed by local Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney but he continues to urge the Government to provide more…
Moore MP Shane Love has urged the State Government to work with the Shire of Gingin on coastal erosion issues, following a Shire decision not to build a geo textile…
The Nationals WA will seek to include mandatory agriculture units in the WA curriculum after a motion was successfully passed at the Party’s State Conference in Exmouth last weekend. Education…
The Nationals WA are calling on Coles and Woolworths to guarantee that recent price rises for their ownbrand eggs are passed on in full to egg producers. Agriculture spokesperson Colin…
The Nationals WA’s Terry Redman has called on the State Government to build a promised terminal at Busselton Margaret River Airport to capitalise on the tourism potential of direct flights…
Steve Blyth has been elected unopposed as the new State President of The Nationals WA at the Party’s State Conference held in Exmouth today. Mr Blyth has been a long-term member…
Leader Mia Davies has promised The Nationals WA in government will end the great Labor Royalties for Regions rip-off and return the State’s iconic regional development program to its full…
The Nationals WA will continue their commitment to investing in the wellbeing of regional West Australians by establishing a State Rural Health Commissioner if the Party is returned to government…
Leader Mia Davies told The Nationals WA State Conference in Exmouth today, the Party would use Royalties for Regions funding to boost the Boarding Away from Home Allowance and ease…
The Nationals WA welcome today’s announcement to further invest in regional palliative care services ahead of a debate commencing next week on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill. Health spokesperson Hon…
The Nationals WA are concerned the safety of communities across the State has been jeopardised by the McGowan Government’s failure to provide enough regional police officers. Questioning by The Nationals…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says the McGowan Government has left Pilbara residents in the dark over the implementation of a Banned Drinkers Register. In response to questions…
Regional communities across the State are grappling with health professional shortages, crumbling hospitals and volunteer burnout as the McGowan Government fails to invest in regional health services according to The…
The Nationals WA have welcomed a commitment by Main Roads to revise the public holiday curfews associated with the movement of heavy agricultural vehicles around Easter and Christmas. Agricultural spokesperson…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the McGowan Government to outline how much of the $5 million Government funding aimed to reduce violent and aggressive behaviour in hospitals…
Local governments that stop using a common herbicide relied on extensively in agriculture will set a dangerous precedent for others to follow according to The Nationals WA. Party Leader Mia…
A campaign spearheaded by The Nationals WA to reinstate VacSwim classes to several regional communities has triumphed with the Education Minister forced into another embarrassing backflip. The Education Department had…
Moore MP Shane Love has welcomed upgrades to Indian Ocean Drive announced earlier this month but urged the government to prioritise the Jurien Bay helipad. The call comes following a…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle says the entire Great Southern football community can feel proud of local product Nat Fyfe winning his second Brownlow Medal. Mr Rundle congratulated Fyfe on…
The Nationals WA have warned the McGowan Labor Government is putting young lives at risk by limiting access to important VacSwim programs for many regional families. After questioning in State…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is unimpressed with the reply he received from the Minister for Housing in response to questions he put to the Government in Parliament last week…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa has sounded the alarm regarding planned animal activism activity at the Perth Royal Show’s opening weekend. Mr de Grussa said he was…
Labor should immediately use unspent Royalties for Regions funding to address fish kills in the Jurien Bay Marina according to Moore MP Shane Love. Mr Love’s comments follow a further…
The Nationals WA have again condemned the Government for its inability to curb high regional airfares in Geraldton after a forum with tourism operators and business owners earlier this month…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Government for their lacklustre performance in ensuring public housing in Geraldton is adequately maintained and available to people in need. “It’s…
Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has raised concerns with a draft report released by the Productivity Commission into remote area tax concessions and payments. Ms Boydell, who is also…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on State Minister for Heath Roger Cook to increase dialysis chairs at Geraldton Regional Hospital arguing that the McGowan Government need to start…
There’s a cloud looming over Western Australia’s regional tourism industry with the Tourism Minister refusing to guarantee national park fee hikes won’t result in decreased visitor numbers. On Sunday camping…
The Labor Government has delivered a harsh “take it or leave it” message to WA’s racing industry shortchanging them by millions of dollars. Under the legislation pushed through Parliament yesterday,…
The Nationals WA have questioned the State Government’s decision making and consultation process in regards to the latest version of the Restricted Access Vehicle Code (RAVC) for agricultural machinery. Member…
Member for Warren Blackwood, Terry Redman has called on the State Government to continue to make funding available for volunteer litter hero, Michael Filby, of Walpole. The State Government, through…
Member for Moore Shane Love is calling on the State Government to work with Arc Infrastructure to fix the Toodyay to Miling freight line after a second derailment in almost…
The Nationals WA have condemned the abhorrent volume of assaults police endure each year and used the Parliament to call for introduction of a suitable compensation scheme for medically retired…
The Nationals WA have launched a petition calling on the Fisheries Minister to reconsider his closure of department shopfronts at five fishing hotspots along WA’s regional coast line. Member for…
The Nationals WA have expressed outrage that patients presenting to Wheatbelt emergency departments in need of urgent medical care have no doctors available for emergency treatment. Data received by health…
The Nationals WA say the recent announcement by Qantas to price cap one-way airfares from Karratha and Kalgoorlie to Perth only goes some way to acknowledge that people in regional…
The Nationals WA have written to all major supermarket chains in WA seeking an explanation for the current egg shortage and requesting further information on supermarket pricing decisions and auditing…
Nationals Deputy Leader and Member for Mining and Pastoral Jacqui Boydell says it’s outrageous that pleas from members of Ninga Mia community for the McGowan Government to stop demolishing their…
The Nationals WA are calling on the Minister for Agriculture to refer the Agricultural Produce Commission Amendment Bill 2019 to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation. Agriculture spokesperson Colin…
Nationals Geraldton MP Ian Blayney will take on a newly created Regional Cities portfolio, providing a strong focus on the economic and social development of regional centres across the State.…
Today The Nationals WA mourn the passing of former Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Hon Tim Fischer AC. Known as ‘The Boy from Boree Creek’, Tim was Leader of…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has welcomed the government’s reduction of fees for non-government students attending Residential Colleges. Education Minister Sue Ellery announced last week that following the review and…
West Australians will be able to get vaccinated against illnesses such as whooping cough, measles and meningococcal disease at their local pharmacy from 1 August 2019 following changes made by…
Geraldton MP Ian Blayney was endorsed by The Nationals WA as a member at a meeting of the Party’s State Council today. Party Leader Mia Davies said Mr Blayney’s membership…
The Nationals WA have used the Parliament to call on the McGowan Labor Government to immediately take action in response to overwhelming job losses and rife mental health concerns plaguing…
Member for Warren Blackwood, Terry Redman has commended the Southern Forests Food Council’s response to consumer demand to introduce eco-packaging initiatives. The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) was founded in…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to urgently rethink the closure of fisheries shopfronts which will see their doors permanently shut at five locations covering more than…
The Nationals WA have used the Parliament to call on the McGowan Labor Government to immediately take action in response to overwhelming job losses and rife mental health concerns plaguing…
Member of North West Central and The Nationals WA Spokesperson for Transport, Vince Catania MLA, today highlighted the detrimental impact the Governments supposed cost saving changes to the Student Travel…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has called on the McGowan government to use Royalties for Regions funding to address coastal erosion in regional areas. The move follows the recent release…
The Nationals WA are demanding the Premier remove Fran Logan from the Corrective Services portfolio after yet another blight on his record as Minister. The call comes after The Nationals…
Local MP Mia Davies has welcomed the announcement of Nungarin’s Woolshed Hotel as the WA winner of Airbnb’s Country Pub Project. Nungarin publicans Laurie McKay and Carolyn Used were today…
The Nationals WA have again urged the McGowan Government to take swift action on coastal erosion as a new report deemed regional WA at greatest risk over the next 10…
1 August 2019 Failure to rollout Urgent Care Clinic in Albany The McGowan Government’s election promise to rollout an Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in Albany has failed to launch and…
The Nationals WA have called on Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan to explain why the State Government advocated for extending a ban on live sheep exports. The Department of Primary Industries…
Australia’s toughest trespass laws will come into effect in New South Wales today, providing further evidence of the McGowan Government’s unwillingness to take serious action against animal activists. Leader of…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Labor Government to take urgent action to reduce ambulance ramping times after hearing regional St John volunteers were also being impacted by…
The Nationals WA have challenged the McGowan Government to come clean and admit its broken a key election promise to deliver a new Australind train for the South West. Colin…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Labor Government to take urgent action to reduce ambulance ramping times after hearing regional St John volunteers were also being impacted by…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has congratulated Mrs Lorna Saunders, York’s newest Honorary Freeman of the Shire. A long term local, Mrs Saunders has given back to…
Local Member Hon Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of a number of schools in the Central Wheatbelt electorate set to receive improvements to their facilities. Funding has recently…
The McGowan Government’s election promise to rollout Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) across regional Western Australia has failed to launch and could be in doubt. The revelation comes after questions from…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of a launch date for Western Australia’s new container deposit scheme (CDS) but warned regional communities could still be left carrying the can.…
The McGowan Government has abandoned the Shire of Gingin in its desperate fight to save a vital piece of community infrastructure from toppling into the Indian Ocean. Moore MP Shane…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to do more to help regional emergency services organisations attract and support volunteers. Volunteering spokesperson Peter Rundle said concerns about volunteer…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of relegating the Pilbara’s banned drinkers register trial to the backburner after the Minister for Racing and Gaming again delayed the start…
The Nationals WA are calling on the State Government to step in and ease the pressure on pastoral businesses grappling with a difficult dry season and imminent lease hikes in…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s move to deter criminal animal activists and reiterated calls for the McGowan Government to make State legislation a priority. Leader Mia Davies…
Premier Mark McGowan has spent almost $1.5 million to employ 10 staff for a “jobs unit” which has so far delivered nothing but a website displaying outdated jobs figures. In…
Premier Mark McGowan has spent almost $1.5 million to employ 10 staff for a “jobs unit” which has so far delivered nothing but a website displaying outdated jobs figures. …
Member for Warren Blackwood, Terry Redman has called on the State Government to continue its support of the 48 accredited visitor centres across the State The Regional Visitor Centre Grants…
The Nationals WA are calling on the Transport Minister to fix a series of dangerous intersections along a stretch of Albany Highway blamed for at least four serious crashes near…
The McGowan Government has dropped the ball on luring a new pilot training base to regional Western Australia after Queensland snagged its second Qantas academy in less than a year.…
The McGowan Government has dropped the ball on luring a new pilot training base to regional Western Australia after Queensland snagged its second Qantas academy in less than a year.…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman calls on the McGowan Government to develop targeted South West tourism strategies in response to the region listed as the top tourism destination in the…
The Nationals WA are furious the McGowan Government saw fit to hand regional Western Australia just 8 per cent of a $250 million royalty settlement with BHP when legislation stipulates…
The McGowan Government has seemingly abandoned its pledge to prioritise legislation to deter animal activists from committing crimes against lawfully operating WA farms and businesses. Labor MP Darren West, the…
The operating theatre at Merredin Hospital will re-open, allaying fears that residents in the eastern Wheatbelt would be forced to travel to Perth or other regional centres for minor surgery.…
The State Government has failed to resolve issues related to flood damage and mould which has forced more than 80 students out of their classrooms at Castletown Primary School. The…
The McGowan Government’s latest wages offer to WA police officers has been deemed “a slap in the face” by The Nationals WA amid revelations it represents a $25 million pay…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said it is encouraging the City of Busselton is getting closer to signing a contract with an airline to provide passenger services between Busselton and…
The McGowan Government’s latest wages offer to WA police officers has been deemed “a slap in the face” by The Nationals WA amid revelations it represents a $25 million pay…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has urged Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan to step in and save Lancelin’s Volunteer Marine Rescue building. In Parliamentary Question Time today, Mr Love said…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has attended the York Motor Museum for the formal handover of the venue by previous owner Peter Briggs to the Community and unveiling…
Labor MPs who just three years ago raged against selling WA’s TAB not only supported the sale this week but torpedoed a better deal for industry. On Tuesday The Nationals…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Attorney General for leaving the agricultural community vulnerable to continued attacks by animal activists as a result of ineffective bail conditions. Agriculture spokesperson Colin…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has paid tribute to Party stalwart Hon Murray Criddle who was awarded a Medal in the General Division of the Order of Australia this…
The Nationals WA health spokesman Martin Aldridge has used Men’s Health Week 2019 to call on the McGowan Government to invest more in programs helping arrest mental and physical health…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has thrown her support behind a new police union campaign advocating for more recognition for West Australian officers. The campaign has been designed to show…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has called on the McGowan Government to fast-track approval for a Westonia mine expansion or risk losing more local jobs. Ms Davies said more than…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has called on the McGowan Government to fast-track approval for a Westonia mine expansion or risk losing more local jobs. Ms Davies said more than…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman questioned the Premier as to why 2019-20 is the last year the government has guaranteed funding to support the Regional Film Fund. The Nationals WA…
The Nationals WA have expressed disappointment at Joel Fitzgibbon’s reappointment to the Opposition front bench today amid fears he wants to tear down WA’s crucial live export industry. With new…
Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa congratulates the Geraldton Fishermen’s Cooperative, who were winners at this week’s Australia-China Business Awards. GFC took out the elite Business Excellence Award…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the appointment of a new Coalition Ministry with four Nationals selected to senior Cabinet positions. The announcement comes after Michael McCormack was last week backed…
Labor’s Regional Development Minister is refusing to release critical funds needed to finish the long-awaited upgrade of the Busselton-Margaret River Airport terminal. During an estimates hearing at State Parliament today,…
WA’s Attorney General has backed down on his threat to slap animal activists who trespass on farming properties with restraining orders. Under questioning from The Nationals WA during a Budget…
The Minister for Emergency Services has failed to answer simple questions over how funding within his portfolio is being used to protect regional towns from bushfire. During Budget estimates at…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of deliberately deceiving the agricultural sector amid doubts over Labor’s claim that it is delivering $131 million of new money into the…
Treasurer Ben Wyatt has confirmed what many regional West Australians suspected: the McGowan Government is siphoning off Royalties for Regions to fund Perth projects. In an estimates hearing at State…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the launch of the State Barrier Fence Esperance Extension project, with the first post being hammered into the ground today. Agricultural Spokesperson Colin de Grussa…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has called on the McGowan government to rethink the extraordinarily high cost of Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) rents. He said Labor’s move to temporarily…
The Nationals WA have welcomed a review into Firefighter Cancer Legislation which confirmed legislation introduced by the previous Liberal National government had assisted more than 20 firefighters impacted by cancer…
More than 100 jobs in the Wheatbelt are at risk after the McGowan Labor Government put the brakes on expansion of the Edna May mine in Westonia Local MP and…
The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of giving their Federal counterparts a “free pass” to shut down WA’s $250 million live export industry. Member for the Agricultural Region,…
The Nationals WA want to abolish HECS debt for those prepared to live and work in regional WA in a bid to address the growing skills shortage in the bush.…
The Nationals WA have lamented a Budget surplus built on the grave of Royalties for Regions as spending on Metronet outstrips the once transformational regional development program. Leader Mia…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to provide greater support to individual farmers in the Great Southern who are suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to provide greater support to individual farmers in the Great Southern who are suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on…
The establishment of a major military base in WA’s North West will be the number one priority of The Nationals WA should the party’s first Senator for Western Australia in…
Almost half of all midwifery positions advertised at country West Australian hospitals last year went unfilled, leaving pregnant women and newborn babies vulnerable. The McGowan Government was unable to attract…
Lead Senate candidate Nick Fardell has called for the fringe benefits tax (FBT) to be suspended for a decade to allow the Goldfields to recover from the damage of fly-in,…
The Nationals WA will make entry to Albany’s National Anzac Centre free for all visitors if elected on May 18. Senate candidate Nick Fardell and candidate for O’Connor John Hassell…
In light of the recent RAC Risky Roads Survey results, The Nationals WA spokesperson for Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC is urging motorists to take action to ensure they…
The McGowan Government’s last minute decision to continue the Enhanced Prescribed Burning Program has been welcomed by The Nationals WA. Member for Warren Blackwood Terry Redman said funding for the…
Nationals Senate candidate Nick Fardell and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC have welcomed improved mobile phone coverage and more reliable communications in Western Australia by the…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has lodged a Parliamentary petition calling on the Energy Minister to take whatever action is necessary to ensure the delivery of reliable power to businesses…
The Nationals WA have criticised the McGowan Labor Government for retreating from a previous commitment to review drone legislation in Western Australia. Agricultural spokesperson Colin de Grussa raised the issue…
The Nationals WA are demanding an explanation from the Racing and Gaming Minister after all five members of the Thoroughbred Racing Committee (TRC) resigned en masse. Racing and gaming spokesperson…
As Parliament prepares to debate legislation regarding end of life choices, Moore MP Shane Love MLA has demanded the McGowan Labor Government make adequate palliative care available to all Western…
South West communities will be at a higher risk of bushfire next summer amid revelations this year’s prescribed burning program has suffered due to McGowan Government budget cuts. Questions by…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said feedback from impacted landowners in his electorate regarding the recent pest levy imposed on them, has highlighted the need and importance of the Biosecurity…
Two years after the election of the McGowan Government, local Member of Parliament Terry Redman has reviewed the positives and negatives for the Warren-Blackwood region. “I am pleased the Southern…
The McGowan Government’s lack of care and understanding for regional students and their families has again been laid bare after Labor MPs were caught wagging a key conference. The Nationals…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has welcomed news that Western Power will provide Mullewa with a solution to the town’s power issues. Western Power said the high voltage generator to…
The Nationals WA Emergency Services Spokesperson Colin de Grussa says it is disappointing that the Minister for Emergency Services has again failed to consult and support volunteer firefighters. The Minister…
Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has welcomed the decision by Coles and Aldi to axe $1 per litre milk, saying it was “about time”. Both supermarkets will…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle says the Water Minister’s blatant ignorance of water issues affecting producers and towns in his electorate was verging on dangerous. In Parliament this week Mr…
The Nationals WA have again called for a Parliamentary inquiry into Labor’s failed Albany wave energy project to ensure the gross waste of taxpayer funds isn’t repeated. Energy spokesperson Terry…
The Nationals WA Leader and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies was in Merredin today to open the third International Women’s Day event at Cummins Theatre. Ms Davies, who joined…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has questioned the veracity of Mark McGowan’s jobs plan, saying there was no detail on how more employment would be created in Moore. Responding to…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to commit to a range of measures to address a rising wave of illegal behaviour by animal activists, including reinstating the…
The Nationals WA have again called on the McGowan Government to lift the payroll tax eligibility threshold in light of WA’s worst unemployment figures in almost two decades. In November…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called the recent decision by Water Corp to close standpipes in Roe with no notice “completely avoidable”. In January Water Corporation closed up to…
The Nationals WA have renewed calls for an independent assessment of the Perth Freight Link project that was recklessly abandoned by the McGowan Government in 2017. Transport spokesperson Vince Catania…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s moves towards introducing right to repair legislation in Australia. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said the Federal Government’s consultation paper – which…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s moves towards introducing right to repair legislation in Australia. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said the Federal Government’s consultation paper – which…
Mid West residents’ overwhelming frustration with an unreliable power supply has seen Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA create petitions calling for the Energy Minister to address the issue. Mr…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of a stitch up over the Albany wave energy project, which new figures show has created zero local jobs. Energy spokesperson Terry…
The McGowan Government has again voted against a push by The Nationals WA to have a Parliamentary inquiry into legacy iron ore State Agreements. Leader Mia Davies moved an amendment…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the release of the Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, which outlines 76 key recommendations to reform the financial…
The Nationals WA have again questioned the McGowan Government’s ability to provide long-term solutions and adequate health services in Geraldton after a document revealed Labor’s planned hospital upgrade would fail to meet…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the McGowan Government’s latest backflip which will see Labor discard its ill-advised plot to seize control of 1,385 tonnes of WA’s annual lobster catch. Leader…
The Nationals WA have congratulated former MP Grant Woodhams on becoming a Member (AM) of the order of Australia in the general division. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Woodhams –…
A plan to transform the Abrolhos Islands into a must-see tourist destination could be in jeopardy after revelations the McGowan Government will divert funding to build a new office on…
The McGowan Government has jeopardised the Great Southern’s economic development by dragging its heels on submitting a business case for the completion of the Albany Ring Road. Leader Mia Davies…
The McGowan Government’s bushfire complacency has been laid bare by revelations the Planning Minister went against expert advice to issue a rezoning approval for an area deemed an extreme fire…
The Nationals WA have pointed to the McGowan Government’s pillaging of Royalties for Regions to pay for core government services as a key reason why the town of Collie is…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has met with Northam local and member of Lupus WA Fiona Brayshaw to discuss raising awareness about the disease and improving support for those that…
“Metro Mark” McGowan will spend another bucket of taxpayer’s cash flaunting Labor’s pet Perth project while regional schools and hospitals cry out for urgent funds. The Nationals WA spokesperson for…
The Nationals WA have accused the Education Minister of “papering over the cracks” at Hedland Senior High School after allocating just $500,000 to fix a litany of infrastructure issues at…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has urged everyone to stay safe over this long weekend, as Australia experiences a surge in drowning deaths. Figures released by the Royal Life Saving…
The Nationals WA Spokesperson for Fisheries Colin de Grussa has called out Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly for continuing to put community safety in jeopardy by allowing ongoing delays to the…
Community Resource Centres across regional WA will be forced to fight to retain training funds under a perverse new system orchestrated by the McGowan Government. Labor’s $2 million Regional Traineeship…
The Nationals WA have expressed concerns after a request to be briefed on the State Government’s controversial rock lobster reforms was denied. Spokesperson for fisheries Colin de Grussa said Nationals…
The McGowan Government’s obsession with secret deals and hiding information from the West Australian public has again been laid bare. The Auditor General today found the Minister for Regional Development’s…
The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region and health spokesperson Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the McGowan Government to fast track and deliver upgrades to the strained…
The Nationals WA have condemned the latest attempt by vigilante animal activists to harass and intimidate West Australian farmers. Leader Mia Davies said the publication of an “attack map” listing…
The Nationals WA have again called on the McGowan Government to hold a Parliamentary inquiry into legacy State Agreements amid allegations BHP owes taxpayers up to $300 million in unpaid…
The Nationals WA have called on the Director of Liquor Licensing to announce a review date for the incoming Pilbara liquor restrictions. Deputy leader and local MP Jacqui Boydell said…
Regional communities across WA may have sighed with relief after the State Government reversed plans to slash funding to Community Resource Centres (CRC) earlier last year, however this may be…
Labor’s move to extend the consultation period with WA’s rock lobster industry by 13 days is clear evidence that the fishing industry wants no part of reforms announced by the…
The Nationals WA have rebuked the Director of Liquor Licensing’s attempt to curb alcohol abuse in the Pilbara, questioning whether the “one size fits all” approach will achieve harm reduction…
Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has cautiously welcomed the appointment of Steve Lewis as the new Chief Executive Officer at Southern Ports, calling it an opportunity for…
The Nationals WA have launched a petition calling on the State Government to continue funding the Enhanced Prescribed Burning program. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the Royalties for…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is pleased the Margaret River Perimeter Road opened in time for the busy summer holiday season. The community has pushed for a by-pass for nearly…
Premier Mark McGowan must step in and put an end to his Fisheries Minister’s reckless plot to nationalise the local rock lobster industry, according to The Nationals WA. Fisheries spokesperson…
13 December 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called on the new Minister responsible for ports to fix the mess created by the inaction of her predecessor. Premier Mark…
20 December 2018 The Nationals WA have blasted Mean Mark McGowan for failing to support the Geraldton and Mid-West tourism industry, as the community face a decrease in air services…
31 October 2018 The Nationals WA have secured a major win for the agricultural sector, after the Minister for Agriculture agreed to significant industry and committee supported changes to the…
A funding agreement between Federal and State governments for the Moora Residential College redevelopment is expected to be finalized within the next month, according to Moore MP, Shane Love MLA.…
The Nationals WA are helping concerned locals to shine a light on the impact of rural crime on primary producers and regional communities. Stock and equipment theft, rural trespass and…
The Nationals WA have labelled the loss of Australia’s first space agency to South Australia as a major missed opportunity by both the State Government and WA’s Federal MPs. Science,…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Premier’s decision to retain Fran Logan as Corrective Services Minister in today’s Cabinet reshuffle. Corrective services spokesperson Terry Redman said Minister Logan had lost…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has slammed the McGowan Government’s move to seize a 17 percent commercial stake in WA’s western rock lobster fishery. Mr Love said the government’s actions…
The Nationals WA have slammed the McGowan Government’s Putinesque move to seize a commercial stake in WA’s western rock lobster fishery. Fisheries spokesperson Colin de Grussa attended an industry meeting…
Geraldton Regional Hospital spent 21 days under code yellow conditions in the past three months, highlighting the acute shortage of beds at the overstretched facility. The Nationals WA health spokesperson…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Housing Minister to resign after a stunning capitulation to Canberra left the future of remote indigenous communities in limbo. Housing Minister Peter…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has recognized that Royal Life Saving Australia has identified strengthening school and holiday swimming programs and community water safety programs as an…
As the Christmas season approaches local Member Hon Mia Davies MLA has selected schools in the electorate to get creative and design artwork for her annual Christmas card competition which…
The Nationals WA are encouraging families to enrol children in VacSwim classes and to be safe around waterways, beaches and swimming pools this summer. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA…
The Nationals WA have rejected a McGowan Government claim that the racing industry will be the major beneficiary of the soon-to-begin point of consumption (PoC) tax. Racing and gaming spokesperson…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has welcomed the listing of Toodyay’s Roman Catholic precinct to the State Register of Heritage Places. Announced today, the heritage listing covers a group of…
The Nationals WA have welcomed a new report which reveals mining companies now regard ‘licence to operate’ as the biggest risk facing their business. Leader Mia Davies said the results…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the release of the “Keep it in the regions” report, with many of the key recommendations forming part of the party’s existing policy platform. Leader…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has expressed his dismay at a hypocritical Labor government decision to allow fracking in the Mid West, while banning fracking in the South West, Peel…
The McGowan Government must provide an urgent cash injection for Hedland Senior High School after a scathing report highlighted safety risks for students and staff. The report, seen by The…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has welcomed a decision to amend Australia’s export laws so sheep with two permanent incisor teeth are considered lamb. The Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud…
The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region and spokesperson for Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has used today’s National Agriculture Day to remind those using country roads this…
The Nationals WA have called for the McGowan Government’s troubled Albany wave energy project to be referred to the State Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. It comes amid further revelations that…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the official opening of the new $9.2 million Pingelly Health Centre, and upgrades to the Quairading and Beverley Hospitals. The…
Premier Mark McGowan looks set to capitulate to his east coast colleagues and won’t stand in the way of Federal Labor’s plan to stamp out the live animal export industry.…
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has again snubbed regional Western Australia by refusing to venture outside of Perth on his latest visit to the State. In WA last week for…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to restore the integrity of Royalties for Regions in the wake of the GST reform package passing the Senate today. Leader…
The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government to stop attacking the hip pocket of some regional seniors after it was revealed they were being slugged $280 for what is…
The release of the independent review into Australia’s live animal export industry, conducted by Phillip Moss AM, is an important step toward stabilising the sector, according to The Nationals WA.…
The release of the independent review into Australia’s live animal export industry, conducted by Phillip Moss AM, is an important step toward stabilising the sector, according to The Nationals WA.…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to accelerate an expanded rollout of antivenom stocks across regional Western Australia as the weather warms up and snakes become more…
The long term and dedicated efforts of the Green Head Coastcare Group has seen the completion of a spectacular 2.5 kilometre coastal walkway in Green Head that will both showcase…
The Nationals WA have held talks with the Federal Agriculture Minister in Canberra, encouraging him to come to Western Australia as soon as possible to meet with sheep producers and…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the opening of the new Karratha Health Campus, a project made entirely possible by Royalties for Regions. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell attended today’s opening and said the…
The Nationals WA have expressed concern after the Minister for Emergency Services barred visiting MPs from meeting with local emergency services volunteers in the Pilbara this week. Spokesperson for Emergency…
Starting Sunday, Leader Mia Davies and the entire Nationals WA team will spend three days in the Pilbara as part of the Party’s Regional Cabinet series. Ms Davies said the…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is pleased the McGowan Government has supported his call for an enquiry into issues affecting short stay accommodation providers. “I have been approached by a…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to introduce “right to repair” legislation, which would require manufacturers to provide consumers with genuine replacement parts, tools and repair documentation.…
Firearm owners and dealers across regional WA will once again be able to safely transport firearms via Australia Post from early 2019. The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region…
Members and supporters of The Nationals WA gathered in Manjimup over the weekend to convene their annual State Conference. Joined by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Senators Bridget McKenzie…
The Nationals WA will seek to make the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) mandatory in designated dangerous rock fishing areas after a motion was successfully passed at the party’s…
The Nationals WA have accused Alannah MacTiernan of misleading Parliament after a botched last-minute attempt to address mobile blackspot funding. Ms MacTiernan told Parliament on Tuesday that she had written…
Local MP Martin Aldridge has thrown his support behind a push to have the State Government’s new Bushfire Centre of Excellence (BCoE) located at the Muresk Institute near Northam. Mr…
The Nationals WA will not support the McGowan Government’s sale of the WA TAB without a demonstrated and preserved benefit for regional race clubs and participants. Racing and gaming spokesperson…
MP Shane Love MLA says he will not support the sale of the WA TAB without a demonstrated and preserved benefit for race clubs in Moore. The comments come after…
31 August 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA encourages Esperance residents to have their say on the draft concept designs recently released by the Shire of Esperance for a…
17 September 2018 Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Colin de Grussa encourages the Esperance community to make sure they have their say on the replacement jetty designs before the…
The Nationals WA have called for the Minister for Agriculture to focus on the real issues facing the industry, instead of pedalling her left-leaning agenda. At the Dowerin Machinery…
The Nationals WA have called for the Royal Commission into aged care be expanded to investigate the critical shortage of age-appropriate housing and care providers in regional Western Australia. Spokesperson…
25 September 2018 The McGowan Government has let down emergency services personnel once again, after failing to support a review into emergency services training. Nationals WA spokesperson for emergency services…
2018 has been a fantastic growing season across the entire electorate of Moore and I very much hope that that this will be a season with bumper yields. It is great…
The Nationals WA have voiced concern that Pilbara towns are at risk of reverting back to dusty fly-in, fly-out outposts under the McGowan Labor Government. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell said…
The Nationals WA will support a proposed milk levy to help drought-affected dairy farmers providing funds raised in WA are returned to local producers. The dairy industry is currently calling…
The Nationals have accused the Minister for Volunteering of abdicating his responsibilities after he failed to answer a question relating to volunteer retention in Parliament. The Nationals WA spokesperson for…
The rank hypocrisy of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation and the Greens has been laid bare on the floor of State Parliament after MPs for both parties voted with the State…
The Nationals WA have secured an additional payment for regional taxi operators – worth $500 per vehicle – to assist them with meeting the costs imposed by the State Government’s…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Regional Communications Hon Martin Aldridge MLC is calling on the community to identify and nominate mobile black spots for the next round of the $220…
The Nationals WA have thrown the party’s support behind West Australian strawberry farmers in their time of need, urging consumers to ‘cut strawberries up, not out’. Spokesperson for agriculture Colin…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman and the Nationals WA believe the State Government needs to take a leadership role in finding a workable solution regarding the use of online booking…
Taxis and private charter operators in regional Western Australia will be spared from Labor’s new passenger transport tax after The Nationals WA successfully negotiated an exemption. Spokesperson for transport Vince…
The Nationals WA require just four more votes in order to pass an amendment in State Parliament which could see all of the McGowan Government’s remaining education cuts reversed. Speaking…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has written to the Leader of the Federal Nationals and Minister for Regional Development, calling on Minister McCormack to secure the $8.7million Federal funding…
The 2018 show season got underway on August 17 with big crowds at the Perenjori Show. Since then we’ve had the Mingenew Expo, Dowerin Field Day and shows at Mullewa…
The Nationals WA Senate candidate Nick Fardell has called on the major parties to immediately legislate a GST floor to secure WA’s financial future. Mr Fardell said with the major…
A WA motion calling for a 75c GST floor to be enshrined in legislation has today won the support of the Federal National Party at its annual conference in Canberra.…
The Nationals WA are demanding Labor use a portion of proceeds from the McGowan Government’s latest cash grab to reverse its “mean” education funding cuts. Finance spokesperson Terry Redman today…
27 June 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle says he is bitterly disappointed that Labor failed to support an amendment to the Heritage Bill that would have seen the future…
After months of calling for the McGowan Government to remove its head from the sand, The Nationals WA have welcomed Labor’s latest backflip to trial SMART drum lines off the…
29 June 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle has welcomed the Labor Government’s funding for aged care projects across Roe that will allow regional senior citizens to remain in their…
Peter Rundle MLA and Hon Colin de Grussa MLA at the 2018 LambEx Conference The Nationals WA agriculture and food spokesman Colin de Grussa has called on the industry to…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has congratulated regional communities for their successful campaign that has today seen Labor reverse its heartless cuts to CRCs statewide but stressed that the fight…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed funding of $1.26 million to groups in the Mid West and Goodlands under the first round of the Digital Farms program. Mr…
Welcome to my monthly news update from the Electorate of Moore. The McGowan Labor Government can no longer justify its savage cuts to regional education and Community Resource Centres with…
Upgrades worth more than $10 million to the Jurien Bay Health Centre and Moora Hospital were officially opened on July 24. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the redevelopments…
The Nationals WA Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell says completion of Karratha Health Campus is testament to the quality of regional development enabled by Royalties for…
The Nationals WA have welcomed Federal Government funding of $4.7 million towards a swimming pool and other sport and recreation facilities in Toodyay. Upper house member Martin Aldridge and Member for…
Volunteer Firefighting services in Tom Price and Carnarvon have dominated in the annual Firefighting Awards, with young and senior volunteers also being recognised as finalists. Nationals WA Member for North…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed Building Better Regions funding worth $500,000 announced recently for the Three Springs Early Childhood Learning Centre. The $1.63 million Three Springs child…
The Nationals WA have sown the seeds for a new policy to utilise the near-dormant Mining Rehabilitation Fund (MRF) to create ongoing, on-country Aboriginal ranger jobs. Aboriginal Affairs spokesperson Terry…
A State Government discussion paper reveals Mark McGowan would permit the roll out of virtual gaming machines to WA pubs and clubs despite blasting an identical proposal just two years…
Member for Moore Shane Love has called on the Labor Government to immediately reverse its decision to close Moora Residential College in the wake of the State’s GST windfall. WA…
The McGowan Government’s bizarre decision to spend almost a quarter of a million dollars on an advertising campaign to tarnish the State’s relationship with the Commonwealth will be to the…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed aged accommodation funding worth $2.5million for six new independent living units in Dongara. Mr Love said the latest $13.1 million state wide…
Mark McGowan must rule out closing remote indigenous communities if his Government’s faux protest over a Commonwealth funding shortfall fails. This week the Premier labelled funding for remote housing “the…
The Nationals WA have slammed Labor for putting the lives of city dwellers ahead of those in the bush after confirmation the McGowan Government pulled more than $10 million out…
The Nationals WA have launched a new campaign calling on the McGowan Government to broaden its tourism strategy and incentivise flights to all regional areas instead of just focusing on…
The Nationals WA are calling on the McGowan Government to initiate an immediate trial of SMART drum lines in the South West after hearing first-hand how effective the technology has…
The Eneabba community’s enthusiastic response to a memorial dedicated to its war service pioneers has prompted the town to take on a further project. More than 200 past and present…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has said that the Minister for Transport has merely paid lip service to Southern Ports Authority Port of Esperance employees following today’s resignation of SPA…
The Nationals WA Parliamentary team is in Albany for the next two days as the party kicks off a regional engagement program that will see portfolio holders meeting with community…
A push by The Nationals WA to remove the resource industry’s long-standing exemption from a training fund has been adopted by the McGowan Government. Member for the Agricultural Region Hon…
The Nationals WA have launched a plan to extend the Munda Biddi Trail and Bibbulmun Track to Esperance, transforming WA’s south coast into one of the world’s premier nature-based tourism…
Locals in Boddington now have seven fresh reasons luring them towards retirement in the rolling hills of the gold producing town, according to local Nationals WA MP Mia Davies. Ms…
West Australians will foot the multi-billion dollar bill for the Labor Government’s yet-to-be-funded Metronet projects as costs associated with planning and construction spiral out of control. Under questioning in Parliament…
The McGowan Government is still refusing to fund an upgrade of Laverton Hospital despite the Health Minister labelling the facility “substandard” this week. The hospital had previously been allocated $20…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Police and Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has taken issue with the State Government’s direction of an independent road safety body to buy a…
Western Australia’s racing industry remains firmly in the dark over whether it will be any better off after the McGowan Government introduces a point of consumption wagering tax. The Nationals…
The Labor Government’s preference to subsidise flights to Broome will come at a cost to other regional Western Australia tourism destinations, according to The Nationals WA. Under questioning in a…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for regional communications Martin Aldridge MLC has slammed the McGowan Government for its lack of funding for mobile blackspots in regional Western Australia. Mr Aldridge said…
The Nationals WA have lashed out at Education Minister Sue Ellery for refusing to meet with concerned families over Labor’s plan to rip hundreds of thousands of dollars from a…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the passage of a bill that will remove a time limit on victims of sexual abuse bringing legal claims against the State…
The Nationals WA emergency services spokesman Colin de Grussa says the Labor Government’s capacity to improve response to fire under its Rural Fire Division model remains unclear. Mr de Grussa,…
Nationals WA Members of Parliament Peter Rundle and Vincent Catania will introduce amendments to the Heritage Bill 2017 to preserve the state’s three remaining timber jetties. Mr Rundle and Mr…
19 March 2018 Nationals WA Spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa MLC has supported industry concerns about the recent announcement that the Labor Government would consider privatising the Muchea Livestock…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the recommendations of the McCarthy Review into live sheep exports. Leader Mia Davies said the changes, including a reduction of stock numbers on ships during…
Local MP Shane Love MLA says the Regional Development Minister’s plan to pit Community Resources Centres against each other to fight for funding will ultimately fail regional communities. Mr Love’s…
The Nationals WA condemned the McGowan Government for short-changing the people of regional Western Australia in a motion debated on the floor of State Parliament today. Leader Mia Davies said…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has expressed his grave disappointment that last week’s budget has completely overlooked the Moora College. Mr Love said the McGowan government had only to allocate…
The McGowan Government continues to raid Royalties for Regions to pay for day-to-day government services. Leader Mia Davies has slammed Treasurer Ben Wyatt for a smoke-and-mirrors Budget which seeks to…
The Labor Government is on notice with The Nationals WA warning any further moves to dismantle regional services and cut funding from the bush will incur an electoral backlash come…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is calling on the State Government to fund a new firefighting appliance for Wiluna after visiting the northern Goldfields town and meeting its…
The Nationals WA continue to pile pressure on the McGowan Government over Labor’s proposal to cut funding for Community Resource Centres in half. Leader Mia Davies, along with Warren-Blackwood MP…
Federal Labor has again hung West Australian farming families out to dry with another proposed ban on the State’s live export industry. The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies said Western…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has outlined his wish list of projects to be funded ahead of this week’s State Budget but admits local communities are on tenterhooks preparing for…
Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC says he supports calls by the Albany Sea Rescue Squad for lifejackets to be made compulsory for anglers fishing from rocks.…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA says a decision by the Labor Government to slash Community Resource Centre funding will destroy many regional communities. Mr Love said the reduction of $10…
The Nationals WA have welcomed today’s announcement of Federal funding for the Water for Food Myalup-Wellington project, kick-started by Royalties for Regions and The Nationals in Government. Leader Mia Davies…
The proliferation of new FIFO camps under the McGowan Government is of growing concern to The Nationals WA. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has again raised the FIFO alarm after South…
The Labor Government continues to ignore regional Western Australia’s tourism potential by turning its back on rural visitor centres to focus on Perth and Rottnest. Tourism spokesman for The Nationals…
The Nationals WA motion to expand the Construction Training Fund (CTF) to help build the State’s skilled workforce was passed last week, with Upper House MPs voting 29 to 4…
WA Colleges of Agriculture were thrust under the spotlight of Parliament today when a petition was presented condemning the Labor government’s plan to dip into a vital trust that helps…
Local MP Mia Davies has welcomed the launch of a new telecommunications network in the eastern Wheatbelt that will provide faster internet for connected users. The project, a collaboration between…
WA Colleges of Agriculture were thrust under the spotlight of Parliament today when a petition was presented condemning the Labor government’s plan to dip into a vital trust account that…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has welcomed the passage of a bill that will remove a time limit on victims of sexual abuse bringing legal claims against the State or…
Member of the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has welcomed The Nationals’ plan to help build a skilled workforce in Western Australia by extending an existing construction levy to…
The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC says the Moora community is fed up of the Labor Governments political games and excuses surrounding the closure…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA is calling for a small allocation of the State’s GST windfall to reverse the Labor Government’s cuts to regional education. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison announced…
The Nationals WA are calling for a small portion of the State’s GST windfall to be allocated to reversing Labor’s heartless cuts to regional education. Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison today…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC has welcomed the recent announcement by Brownes that they will be restarting cheese production at their Brunswick Cheese Factory. Brownes,…
An extension of the 60km/hr speed zone on Great Northern Highway south of Bindoon has been roundly welcomed by local Bindoon Vista Estate residents. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA…
Nationals WA spokesman for road safety and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC is urging motorists to slow down and enjoy the journey this Easter holiday weekend.…
The Nationals WA have called for a special inquiry into a McGowan Government program which splurged $39 million of taxpayer money on pet Labor projects, including a Perth-based Chihuahua rescue…
20 December 2017 Millions of dollars of Royalties for Regions funding has been ripped out of Roe by the McGowan Government, letting down regional communities says Member for Roe Peter…
WA’s Agriculture Minister today referred her own contentious animal welfare legislation to a Parliamentary Committee following pressure from The Nationals WA, who say it didn’t meet industry or community expectations.…
The Upper House of the Western Australian Parliament is demanding the McGowan Government reverse its cruel cuts to regional education. A motion moved by The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui…
20 March 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has expressed his concern regarding the future of workers in Esperance after Cliffs announced they would cease shipping iron ore through…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed today’s announcement by the Minister for Mines and Petroleum that the Government is in talks with parties interested in filling the gap…
Minister for Transport Rita Saffioti is failing to acknowledge the seriousness of bullying and harassment claims at Southern Ports Authority Port of Esperance after refusing to commit to visiting the…
Nationals WA Member for the South West Colin Holt tabled petitions in Parliament yesterday with more than 3,000 signatures calling for the State Government to reverse its decision to close…
The McGowan Government must shed the financial blinkers and ensure Western Australia’s racing industry emerges from the sale of the TAB entrenched in the winner’s circle. The Nationals racing spokesperson…
The Labor Government is refusing to acknowledge the pain its plan to shut Moora Residential College will cause despite hundreds of protestors travelling from the Central Midlands and across regional…
Attempts to preserve the state’s three remaining timber jetties from Nationals WA Members of Parliament Peter Rundle and Vincent Catania have been hamstrung by a lack of resources being made…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has called on the State Government to divert more than $15 million funding for a wave energy plant at Albany to Kalbarri. Mr Love…
Sport and Recreation Minister Mick Murray confirmed his complete lack of respect for regional WA in Parliament yesterday, turning his back on the regional constituents he claims to represent. Nationals…
The Nationals WA are calling for animal welfare legislation introduced by the State Government to be investigated by a parliamentary committee. The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill 2017 seeks to bring…
I have today contacted Barnaby Joyce to inform him he no longer has the support of the Parliamentary National Party of Western Australia as the Leader of the Federal National…
1 Feburary 2018 Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has called for any money given to the State Government as Cliffs Natural Resources exit its Kooyanobbing operations to fund projects…
Nationals WA Emergency Services spokesman Colin de Grussa MLC has called the McGowan Government’s latest capitulation to union influence a “disgrace”. The Labor Government recently announced that the Department of…
The Labor Government’s regional MPs have failed to convince their Perth colleagues to reverse a suite of nasty cuts to education services in Moore. Moore MP Shane Love MLA said…
The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region and former Head Boy at Central Midlands Senior High School and Moora Residential College Hon Martin Aldridge MLC says regional WA will continue…
The McGowan Government lavished almost $15 million worth of election promises on Labor-held Perth seats last year while the rural seat of Moore received absolutely nothing in Local Project Local…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has slammed claims by Labor MLC Darren West that there was no funding allocation to upgrade the Moora Residential College when Labor came to…
With Australia Day fast approaching, The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge MLC has urged any not-for-profit or community groups with an upcoming Australia Day celebration to…
The Nationals WA have again called on the McGowan Government to dump Woodside’s bid for a 700-bed fly-in, fly-out camp in Karratha after a new survey revealed the community was…
December 2017 was undoubtedly was one of my lowest points in five years representing the Agricultural Region. On December 11, the Labor Government announced plans for a new inner-city school…
The McGowan Government’s partial reversal of its cruel suite of education cuts is a show of regional Western Australia’s “people power”, according to The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies. Ms…
A vote for Labor at the next Federal election is a vote to retain the GST system which has robbed Western Australia of billions of dollars, according to The Nationals…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman extends his congratulations to Manjimup Senior High School on the outstanding exam results achieved after it was recently revealed they ranked eighth of all WA…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA says a McGowan Government decision to reduce the value of KidSport vouchers and remove some club-based organisations from the program altogether will reduce participation…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman says a McGowan Government decision to reduce the value of KidSport vouchers and remove some club-based organisations from the program altogether will reduce participation rates…
8 December 2017 The Labor Government has failed volunteer emergency services by dragging their heels on opening applications for the Emergency Service Volunteer Fuel Card Scheme. Nationals WA spokesperson for…
Nationals Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC says that the Labor Government’s plan to pull out 20 percent of funds from the Agricultural Education Farm Provisions Trust…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is dismayed with the Labor McGowan Government proposal to annually raid 20 percent of funds from the Agricultural Education Farm Provisions Trust. The five WA…
14 December 2017 Nationals WA education and training spokesperson Peter Rundle MLA has slammed the McGowan Government for their utter disregard for regional families after yesterday’s announcement of $64 million…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is outraged the McGowan Labor Government has cut a raft of regional educational programs that will limit learning opportunities for school children. School camps at…
9 November 2017 The Nationals WA have condemned the McGowan Government for their failure to introduce legislation to remove the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse. Member…
13 September 2017 Three Nationals WA MPs are drafting a Private Member’s Bill that will require the State Government to retain, restore and maintain all Western Australia’s three remaining timber…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is frustrated with the McGowan Labor Government’s latest announcement that families will be forced to pay around double for children to participate in VacSwim classes.…
The Labor Government has failed volunteer emergency services by dragging their heels on opening applications for the Emergency Service Volunteer Fuel Card Scheme. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said with…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has slammed the McGowan Government for neglecting the Jurien Bay Marina in favour of extravagant commitments in the metropolitan area. Asking a question of Transport…
The Nationals WA have labelled Grower Groups as economically beneficial to local and regional communities. A recent study has backed this view, finding WA grower groups have generated a total…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is keen to promote the 2017 WALGA RoadWise Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign, which was recently launched and runs until January 5 next year.…
Nationals WA Agriculture spokesman Colin de Grussa MLC has criticised the Labor Government for failing to act to operational changes made by WA Police limiting the number of carriers approved…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed recommendations to improve road safety on Indian Ocean Drive in line with the findings of a review of the road. Released today,…
The Nationals cast lonely shadows in the Legislative Assembly last night as the only party in Western Australia prepared to stand up for small business. The McGowan Government has introduced…
The State Government’s plan to centralise numerous WA Country Health Service (WACHS) staff to Perth and Bunbury is just the start of regional WA’s job neglect under Labor, according to…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has said the 2017 Wheatbelt Art Prize has exceeded expectations and continues to grow as a permanent fixture in the region’s arts and culture…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is outraged that 41 regional WA Country Health Services jobs will be reduced to 33 and only based in Bunbury and Perth. “If this is…
The South West will get to keep its rescue helicopter after the McGowan Government caved to community pressure and a strong campaign from The Nationals WA. Nationals Member for the…
The Labor Government is under increasing pressure to fund the South West Emergency Rescue Helicopter’s operation beyond June 2018. Under questioning yesterday from Nationals WA Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman,…
The Labor Government is under increasing pressure to fund the South West Emergency Rescue Helicopter’s operation beyond June 2018. Under questioning yesterday from Nationals WA Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman,…
Nationals WA Emergency Services spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC is calling for aState Government response to the Economic Regulation Authority’s recent review of theEmergency Service Levy. The review made 27…
The Nationals WA are moving to protect businesses from the full brunt of cruel payroll tax hikes being imposed by the McGowan Government. Treasury and finance spokesman Terry Redman will…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is a great advocate of regional childcare services saying they deliver enjoyable social times for children, and provide choices for parents to participate in activities…
Nationals WA member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC is ramping up pressure on the State Government to clarify how Community Resources Centres (CRC) will be impacted by…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman extends his congratulations to all newly elected and re-elected local government councillors. “Putting yourself forward to run for Council can be daunting, and I commend…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman made the point in Parliament that the recently tabled McGowan Labor Party’s Jobs Bill is full of rhetoric but lacks substance. Mr Redman also stressed…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is frustrated with the removal of the on-line Royalties for Regions investment map and is critical of the McGowan Labor Party for their lack of…
The Nationals WA have used Parliament this week to confirm that almost $155,000 had been wasted planning the much needed $8.7 million redevelopment of the Moora Residential College after Labor…
THE McGowan Government pre-election promise of $45 million for upgrades to Geraldton Hospital remains in limbo. THE McGowan Government pre-election promise of $45 million for upgrades to Geraldton Hospital remains…
Nationals WA Science and Innovation spokesman Colin de Grussa MLC has labelled the Labor Government the “Government of talk not action” following the announcement of yet another summit. Mr de…
Mark McGowan and the Labor Government have broken their promise to victims of sexual abuse, after failing to introduce legislation to remove limitation periods for victims to take civil action…
Nationals WA spokesperson for science Hon Colin de Grussa MLC called on the Minister for Science to make sure WA was putting its best foot forward to share in the…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Community, Respect and Equality strategic action plan officially launched yesterday which aims to tackle family and domestic violence in Geraldton. The plan was launched…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has widely condemned the Labor Government’s decision not to fund the upgrade of the Northam – Pithara Road. The upgrade had been signed…
Confirmation of cuts to the State’s CRC Network in the McGowan Government’s first budget has triggered a grassroots campaign to demonstrate the value and importance of CRC services to regional…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman expressed his frustration and disappointment that regionally based aged and disability pensioners will end up the losers as the current McGowan Labor Budget rules out…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed news that $7 million has been committed for the upgrade of Indian Ocean Drive (IOD). “Indian Ocean Drive has an appalling safety…
Royalties for Regions is not resting in peace – it is pulled apart, decimated and hurting! The McGowan Labor Government budget will use $861 million from Royalties for Regions to…
The McGowan Government has delivered a budget of misery and pain for Western Australians without any reduction in debt over the forward estimates. “The State Budget is full of broken…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has condemned the Labor government’s fracking inquiry announced yesterday, labelling it a furphy. “This inquiry is irrelevant – it will fail to consider the…
Comments by Alannah McTiernan (Royalties pot to fund Budget fix, News, September 2-3) give us the strongest indication yet that Thursday’s budget will see us returning to the dark old…
The Nationals WA will oppose any effort by the McGowan Government to inflict higher royalties on Western Australia’s gold industry. The Nationals WA will oppose any effort by the McGowan…
The McGowan Labor Government has moved to eradicate the legacy of Royalties for Regions by banning use of the program’s logo. A directive published on the website of the Department…
The McGowan Labor Government has moved to eradicate the legacy of Royalties for Regions by banning use of the program’s logo. A directive published on the website of the Department…
The McGowan Government’s refusal to keep its election pay promise to WA Police is hindering the State’s ability to attract officers to regional areas. The Nationals spokesperson for police Hon…
The McGowan Government has begun the process of stripping Royalties for Regions out of the State Budget by banning the use of the program’s logo. The McGowan Government has begun…
The McGowan Labor Government has moved to eradicate the legacy of Royalties for Regions by banning use of the program’s logo. A directive published on the website of the Department…
The McGowan Labor Government has moved to eradicate the legacy of Royalties for Regions by banning use of the program’s logo. A directive published on the website of the Department…
Plans to construct a sewerage disposal system for Bindoon residents have been struck out by the WA Labor State Government, says Member for Moore Shane Love MLA. Mr Love said…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has condemned the McGowan Government for breaking a pre-election commitment to increase the pay of WA Police officers by 1.5 per cent. With State…
Western Australians should carefully consider their vote at the next Federal Election after Bill Shorten revealed he would do nothing to fix the GST system which has robbed the State…
The McGowan Government’s bulging list of broken promises will only grow further if the Premier continues to refuse a new revenue stream for the State Budget. The McGowan Government’s bulging…
Nationals WA Leader and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA says students seeking careers in the agri-sector are the latest victims of the McGowan Government’s inability to rectify the…
Mia Davies has used her inaugural State Conference address as Leader of The Nationals WA to urge the new Labor State Government not to turn its back on regional communities.…
The Nationals WA, upon returning to Government, will terminate any lease the McGowan Government signs with Woodside Petroleum to allow the company to operate a new 700-bed fly-in, fly-out camp…
Plans to construct a sewerage disposal system for Boyup Brook residents have been struck out by the WA Labor State Government, says Warren-Blackwood MP Terry Redman. Plans to construct a…
As a former minister for racing and gaming I was concerned to see the headline “Record TAB cash into racing” in The West Australian earlier this month. (Op-ed, The West Australian 23/08/17)…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman MLA is calling the State Government to action over revelations Nannup Timber Processing Mill is shutting its doors. Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman MLA is…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for its failure to support the Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun communities as First Quantum Minerals’ Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine transitions…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for its failure to support the Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun communities as First Quantum Minerals’ Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine transitions…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has condemned the McGowan Government for breaking a pre-election commitment to increase the pay of WA Police officers by 1.5 per cent. With State…
The State Government is neglecting workers facing unemployment in the south of WA and has failed to outline how it plans to soften the blow up to 500 job losses…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has expressed his dismay that the McGowan Government has abolished the Agricultural Education Directorate in the Department of Education’s central office. “This move is…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has expressed his disappointment that Toodyay’s proposed recreation facility has been overlooked in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.…
Local MP Peter Rundle MLA is urging residents across the region to voice their concerns about the cost of intrastate air travel at Parliamentary hearings in regional locations later this…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed funding announced for projects in the electorate through the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Projects led by the Shire of…
Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Colin de Grussa MLC has expressed his disappointment that the Geraldton Airport expansion project has been put on hold, with the Federal Government not…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Agriculture Hon Colin de Grussa MLC welcomed today’s announcement that Murdoch University has received a $3 million grant to establish a new Crop Research Hub.…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Agriculture Hon Colin de Grussa MLC welcomed last week’s announcement that the National Biosecurity Committee has endorsed new national biosecurity Research, Development and Extension priorities,…
Hon Colin de Grussa MLC and Peter Rundle MLA welcomed a fresh face to the office in recent weeks, by hosting Campbell McKenzie, a student from the Esperance Anglican Community…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA is encouraging young people aged 16 – 22 across the region with a knack for storytelling to enter the 20th annual Heywire competition. Each…
The Nationals WA Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has slammed federal treasurer Scott Morrison for his plans to steal $339 million of infrastructure funding from the Mid West. Mr…
Nationals Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC has congratulated not-for-profit aged care organisation Quambie Park Inc. on their successful application to the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).…
The Nationals WA Member for Moore Shane Love MLA put Mid West and Wheatbelt infrastructure priorities front-and-centre during a meeting with Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester this…
Local MP Shane Love MLA is encouraging young people aged 16-22 in Moore with a knack for storytelling to enter the 20th annual Heywire competition. Each year, regional ABC stations…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the State Government’s move to review Western Australia’s biosecurity response capabilities with a focus on resolving market access issues. Mr Love said…
It has been 21 years since former Minister for Agriculture Monty House launched the Rural Leadership Program as part of the $10 million Progress Rural Project. Monty’s vision was to…
The McGowan Government’s regional development credentials are set to be severely tested as negotiations begin over the future location of a multi-million dollar lithium refinery. Kidman Resources last week flagged Kemerton Industrial Park, 10…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the State Government’s decision to adopt the $22 million Agricultural Telecommunications Fund (ATF) – a central pillar of The Nationals’ telecommunication policy.…
WA agricultural grower groups are the latest victim in Labor’s war on Royalties for Regions, after it was confirmed $6 million would be cut from the Grower Group Research and…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has welcomed the recent announcement that the Great Southern Middle School has secured funding to begin a study into education across the region. The study…
Hon Colin de Grussa MLC and Peter Rundle MLA welcomed a fresh face to the office in recent weeks, by hosting Campbell McKenzie, a student from the Esperance Anglican Community…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA is seekingcommunity feedback on the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS)program which is currently being reviewed under a State Parliamentinquiry. Mr Love is…
WA agricultural grower groups are the latest victim in Labor’s war on Royalties for Regions, after it was confirmed $6 million would be cut from the Grower Group Research and…
Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has welcomed the news of increased local agribusiness development in the Northern Valleys region which includes the Shires of Chittering, Gingin,…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for child protection Hon Colin de Grussa MLC has raised concerns about the impact of a recent mass exodus of senior executives from the Department of…
The Nationals WA have called for timely and efficient delivery of drought relief assistance to affected farm businesses across the agricultural region amid unprecedented dry conditions during the 2017 growing…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is encouraging farming families to use 2017 National Farm Safety Week as the impetus to talk about all aspects of safety across the farm. Now…
The Nationals WA have vowed to hold the new Minister for Sport and Recreation to account after he committed to retain all ten regionally-based Department of Sport and Recreation offices…
Western Australian households will be forced to fix the State Budget because Premier Mark McGowan lacks the courage to enter negotiations with the State’s biggest mining companies to update an…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA sought clarification from the Minister for Heritage about the Government’s intentions for the iconic Esperance Tanker Jetty in Parliament today. Mr Rundle said he…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the Federal Government 250k initiative – a website specifically designed to help resource the 250 000 young Australian’s living with severe allergies. Federal…
Community Resource Centres are in a state of confusion today after being informed of drastic changes to their proposed contracts by the Labor government. A number of CRCs, which deliver…
The Labor government’s decision to abandon plans to develop the Abrolhos Islands National Park was a deep blow to Geraldton’s economy, according to Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, Member for…
The Labor Government refused to commit to funding the ongoing upgrades of the Lucky Bay campground, after Hon Colin de Grussa MLC questioned the Minister for Regional Development in Parliament…
Under questioning in the Legislative Council from Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, the Government have committed to the construction of mobile phone towers throughout the Esperance region. Mr de…
Labor’s disdain for Roe was laid bare in State Parliament this week as the Premier again refused to confirm funding for important Royalties for Regions projects. The Nationals WA brought…
The Nationals WA have this week voted to disallow changes to local government vehicle licensing concessions in the Legislative Council. The disallowance motion will prevent the State Government removing a…
The Nationals WA have condemned the Labor Government for failing to guarantee the future of planned vital aged care and independent living investments across regional WA – leaving too many…
The Nationals WA have condemned the Labor Government for failing to guarantee the future of planned vital aged care and independent living investments across regional WA – leaving too many…
The Labor Government has refused to confirm whether it will retain at least two sworn officers at country police stations. Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA confronted Police Minister Michelle…
Community Resource Centres are in a state of confusion after being informed of drastic changes to their proposed contracts by the Labor Government. A number of CRCs, which deliver important…
The State Government has refused to rule out closing regional nursing posts and district hospitals under Labor’s new “razor gang”, threatening to plunge regional health back into the dark old…
Questions asked by The Nationals in Parliament have revealed the State Government will finally commit support for two key projects under the Water for Food program created by the previous Liberal-National Government.…
Western Australian households will be forced to fix the State Budget because PremierMark McGowan lacks the courage to enter negotiations with the State’s biggest miningcompanies to update an outdated 1960s…
Leader of The Nationals and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has welcomed the continuation of the AvonLink and MerredinLink train services. In 2013, The Nationals secured $6.6 million of…
Member for the Agricultural Region and Commerce spokesperson Hon Martin Aldridge MLC said has welcomed recommendations by the Productivity Commission to wind up the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation (TUSO). Mr…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, expressed his disappointment over the limited number of regionally based attendees invited to the Bushfire Mitigation Summit held in Mandurah. Mr Redman said he was…
Nationals MLC Colin Holt says the community has every right to feel angered by the admission of Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan that no modelling or research has been done…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has called for an inquiry into electoral interference following the Chamber of Minerals and Energy campaign ahead of the recent state election. Addressing the…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Labor Government’s admission that a new revenue source is critical to repairing the State Budget. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals had turned up…
MS M.J. DAVIES (Central Wheatbelt — Leader of the National Party) [5.20 pm]: It seems odd to be rising after the debate that we have had over the last couple…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies MLA has congratulated incoming Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Colin de Grussa MLC on their…
The McGowan Government has betrayed Western Australia’s racing industry with its stunning backflip on the sale of the WA TAB. The Nationals WA racing spokesperson Colin Holt MLC said…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman stated that he and his Nationals WA colleagues intend to fight for the retention and autonomy of the Development Commissions and the local employment of…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, stated he was disappointed that the newly released Federal budget outlined underwhelming funding for mobile communication towers. “You would think that something as fundamental as…
The 2017 Federal Budget has reaffirmed the failure of Western Australia’s 16 Federal Liberal MPs to properly represent their State. The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies said the pitiful $226…
The Nationals WA have rejected Corruption and Crime Commission head John McKechnie’s blanket criticism of regional local governments, saying it will make it harder to attract good quality candidates as…
Volunteers – the lifeblood of our communities. Speaking to many volunteers around the Warren-Blackwood, I often hear them say, “I get out of it more than I put in”. …
Nationals Leader Mia Davies has called on the Minister for Regional Development to clarify the future of the State’s nine Regional Development Commissions amidst concern they will be reduced to…
WA Nationals Leader Mia Davies says Mark McGowan’s plan to dilute the Department of Regional Development shows just how low regional Western Australia is on Labor’s list of priorities. …
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s ordering of a Productivity Commission inquiry into the GST carve-up is no cause for celebration and is most definitely not a victory for WA. The people…
Labor must come clean with the Port Hedland community if it intends to scrap the long-awaited Spoilbank Marina project, according to Nationals WA Mining and Pastoral Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC. …
Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has warned everyday West Australians will pay for Labor’s “lighter touch” approach to legacy iron ore miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. Responding to Mark…
With the final votes being counted from the State election, it appears that I have been unsuccessful in my bid to retain my Mining and Pastoral Region seat. It has…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has condemned WA’s Federal Members of Parliament for failing to fight against the State’s disgraceful GST return. Ms Davies questioned how WA’s Federal…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC has slammed the State Government for its weak comments on reducing Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) work practices in regional WA. Ms Boydell said…
The Nationals WA have today unveiled their new parliamentary leadership team. The Nationals elected Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA to lead the Party, with Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC elected as Deputy…
Deputy Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has paid tribute to the late Winifred Piesse, noting her legacy as the first woman to represent the Country Party in State Parliament. …
Deputy Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has paid tribute to outgoing Leader Brendon Grylls. “I wish to acknowledge the enormous contribution Brendon Grylls…
Brendon Grylls has conceded defeat in the seat of Pilbara in the wake of the State election. State President of The Nationals WA James Hayward thanked Mr Grylls for his…
A statement from Leader of The Nationals WA, Brendon Grylls Liberal Party election costings, released less than three days from polling day, have revealed what many suspected – the Liberals’…
The Liberal Party’s election costings, released less than three days from polling day, have finally revealed what many suspected – that the Liberals’ election promises are based on a massive…
Liberal Party election costings, released less than three days from polling day, have revealed what many suspected – the Liberals’ election promises are based on a massive 40 per…
The Nationals WA remain the only Party to put forward a credible agriculture policy to facilitate the growth and success of the sector during the 2017 State election campaign. With…
The Nationals WA are committed to establishing world class mountain bike trails, hubs and events in regional Western Australia if re-elected on March 11. Under the plan, a $24 million…
The Nationals WA are committed to establishing world class mountain bike trails, hubs and events in regional WA if re-elected on March 11. Under the plan, a $24 million Mountain…
WA Labor will kill Royalties for Regions by redirecting funding into programs that should be funded under normal Government expenditure. Candidate for Roe Peter Rundle said WA Labor were already…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has reminded country people that a vote for The Nationals WA is a vote to block the sale of Fremantle Port ahead of…
The Nationals WA are committed to establishing world class mountain bike trails, hubs and events in regional Western Australia if re-elected on March 11. Under the plan, a $24 million…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA joined members of Nungarin Community Development Group on Sunday to unveil their latest sign installation recognising Njaki Njaki people as original custodians of…
School P&Cs will receive dollar-for-dollar assistance to help meet their fundraising goals under The Nationals’ $158.4 million Regional Education plan. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said P&Cs were…
Koorda Drive In celebrated a milestone on Saturday night when Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA opened its upgraded canteen and kiosk as movie-goers enjoyed the venue’s first screening…
The commitment by the Liberal Premier, Colin Barnett, to fund a road from Balladonia to Walpole has caused consternation in the Goldfields according to Nationals candidate for Kalgoorlie, Tony Crook.…
One of the Wheatbelt’s fastest growing events attracted hundreds to Kellerberrin on Saturday, including Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA. As the mercury soared towards 40C festival goers from…
St John Ambulance volunteers in Bruce Rock will soon have their own comfortable space to use during downtime between and after callouts thanks to a $30,000 Royalties for Regions Community…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said the proposed redevelopment of Cunderdin Aerodrome was being driven by a private company who had been working for years with industry to…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has said the $2 million advertising campaign funded by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) was peddling mistruths about The Nationals’ plan…
The Nationals WA will invest $42 million to fast track broadband technologies to ensure businesses and communities across regional WA have access to fast, reliable internet if re-elected on March…
WA Labor will destroy Royalties for Regions by redirecting funding into programs that should be funded under normal Government expenditure. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC…
The Nationals WA have outlined an innovative plan to reduce juvenile crime and build safer communities in regional WA. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said…
WA Labor will kill Royalties for Regions by redirecting funding into programs that should be funded under normal Government expenditure. Leader of The Nationals Brendon Grylls said WA Labor were…
The Nationals WA have today called out the major parties for their city-centric focus during last night’s Channel 7 Leaders Debate. President of The Nationals WA James Hayward said he…
The Nationals WA will provide 100 per cent tax relief rebate for residential workers in designated mining communities if returned to Government at the State election. Announced recently by The…
Local Candidate for Geraldton Paul Brown has reaffirmed The Nationals WA’s status as the party of cheaper and more connected flights ahead of the State election. The Nationals WA recently…
Candidate for Roe, Peter Rundle, has reaffirmed The Nationals WA’s commitment to culture and the arts across regional WA and reflected on the Party’s strong record of delivery since forming…
The new $4.2 million Boddington Sport and Recreation Centre is officially open for sporting clubs and the Boddington community to use. Sport and Recreation Minister and Member for Central Wheatbelt…
The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) will receive a $52 million boost if The Nationals WA are returned to Government at the State election. PATS provides assistance to regional West…
The Nationals WA will invest $61 million to improve regional road safety across regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region…
The flyer I received in my letterbox yesterday from the Liberal Candidate for Kalgoorlie gave me a conflicting mixture of pride and dismay. Pride because it lists all the things…
Members of the Goldfields racing industry are encouraged to attend an information session in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the information…
Leader Brendon Grylls has reaffirmed The Nationals WA’s commitment to culture and the arts across regional WA and reflected on the Party’s strong record of delivery since forming Government in 2008. …
The Nationals WA will invest $61 million to improve road safety across regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Deputy Leader and Member for the Central Wheatbelt…
Early voting is now open! Voters across the State can now avoid the polling day queues and cast their vote early. Find your local candidate and member’s how to vote and…
Early voting is now open across Moore! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across Murray-Wellington! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across North West Central! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. …
Early voting is now open across Roe! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across the Agricultural Region. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is The Nationals How To Vote card for the Upper House…
Early voting is now open across the Kimberley! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This…
Early voting is now open across the Mining and Pastoral Region. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is The Nationals’ How To Vote card for the…
Early voting is now open across the South West Region. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here the How To Vote card for the Upper House and…
Early voting is now open across Vasse! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across Warren-Blackwood! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now available across the electorate of Albany. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll…
Early voting is now available in the electorate of Bunbury. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll…
Early voting is now open in Dawesville! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across Kalgoorlie! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open in Mandurah! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open across the Pilbara! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This…
Early voting is now open across the Central Wheatbelt. If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. …
Early voting is now open across Collie-Preston! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
Early voting is now open in Geraldton! If you’re heading to the polls before March 11, here is my How To Vote card and list of pre-poll centres. This election…
The Nationals WA will invest $61 million to improve regional road safety across regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Member for Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge said…
The Nationals WA will provide 100 per cent tax relief rebate for residential workers in designated mining communities if returned to Government at the State election. Announced over the weekend…
Parents and Citizens Associations at schools across the Mining and Pastoral Region will receive a dollar-for-dollar assistance grant funded by Royalties for Regions if The Nationals WA are returned to…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed news of the State Government’s new $22 million Royalties for Regions-backed telecommunications fund. Mr Love said the fund set out to improve…
The Nationals WA will invest $42 million to fast track broadband technologies to ensure businesses and communities across regional WA have access to fast, reliable internet if re-elected on March…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed $15 million Royalties for Regions funding for the upgrade of Agricultural Lime Route 2 from Lancelin. The funds will allow for the upgrade…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies says the first year of Water Corporation’s $32 million three-year farmlands water supply improvement program has created new business for local Wheatbelt contractors. Of…
The Nationals WA will invest $61 million to improve regional road safety across regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Leader of Party, Brendon Grylls said today’s…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Albany Robbie Sutton has today unveiled a $45 million plan to reduce congestion and improve road safety in Albany. The Albany Ring Road, Range Road and Parker St/Hanrahan road, in conjunction with…
The Nationals WA have today reaffirmed their commitment to ensure regional residents are adequately and effectively represented in the State Parliament. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills…
The Shire of Boddington will receive $171,569 in Royalties for Regions funding from the Watering WA Towns program to pipe water from the Boddington Dam to irrigate the town oval…
More than half a million dollars of Royalties for Regions funding will bring an extra 16 million litres of non-potable water online to irrigate open space in Wongan Hills. The…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Albany Robbie Sutton will commit $23 million to the Albany and Great Southern Renewable Energy Project if elected as local Member at the State election. …
One hundred years of Kellerberrin Farmers Co-operative was celebrated on Saturday as one of the town’s most iconic organisations reached its milestone birthday. Member for Central Wheabelt Mia Davies MLA…
Health care on the Central Coast and surrounding areas is set to receive a tremendous boost with an investment of $22.46 million by Royalties for Regions. The four year Turquoise…
Aged care in the Shire of Pingelly has received a boost with an investment of $30,000 through the Royalties for Regions program to ensure an outdoor sensory space is incorporated…
It was a significant day for Bakers Hill yesterday when it marked the start of a public consultation process to shape its 10-year community plan. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia…
Royalties for Regions will provide Toodyay its first public swimming pool and a long-awaited sport and recreation precinct should The Nationals WA be re-elected to Government next March. Nationals WA…
The Nationals WA will invest $150 million over five years to transform the WA School of Mines (WASM) into an international Centre for Excellence in Mining and expand into the…
The Nationals WA will invest $20 million to establish a safe boat harbour in Ledge Point and a boat ramp in Lancelin if returned to Government at the State election.…
The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) will receive a massive $52 million boost if The Nationals WA are returned to Government at the State election. PATS provides vital financial assistance…
The Nationals WA are an independent political party focused on delivering the best possible outcome for regional West Australians. As alliance partners in Government for the last 8 years, The…
Local Member Mia Davies has announced $100,000 in Royalties for Regions funding from the Watering WA Towns program allowing the Shire of Cunderdin to complete stage two of its Stormwater…
The future now looks even brighter for pastoralists, with The Nationals WA announcing a $277 million commitment to support the ongoing growth of the agricultural and pastoral sector. Announced by…
Students, teachers and parents in Mining and Pastoral communities are set to benefit from The Nationals’ plan to invest more than $158 million to develop education and upgrade school infrastructure…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has thrown his support behind efforts to better integrate operational fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workforces into regional host communities. The Goldfields…
Member for the Agriculture Region and Candidate for Geraldton Paul Brown was joined today by the Federal Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack to visit regional small businesses to see…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP is thrilled to announce that the Men’s Shed Geraldton have a permanent home. Speaking…
The Nationals WA will commit $115 million of Royalties for Regions funding to the expansion and re-development of the Geraldton Regional Hospital if elected at the March 2017 State election.…
Families and business in Geraldton and the Mid-West will benefit from a multi-million dollar upgrade to the Geraldton Regional Airport if The Nationals WA are returned to Government in 2017.…
The Nationals WA today committed $50 million towards the construction of a gas pipeline to Collie and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) distribution networks in surrounding towns if elected at the State election. Announced…
The Nationals WA will invest $10 million to implement the recommendations of the ‘Reimagining Collie’ Report if returned to Government at the State election. The ‘Reimagining Collie’ Report was developed by the…
Busselton small business owner Peter Gordon has been named as The Nationals WA Candidate for Vasse ahead of the 2017 State election in March. Peter Gordon previously contested the Seat…
The future looks even brighter for WA’s agriculture industry today, with The Nationals WA announcing a $277 million commitment to support the ongoing growth of the sector. Announced by Leader…
Health care on the Turquoise Coast is set to receive a tremendous boost with an investment of $22.46 million by Royalties for Regions. The Jurien Bay district will have access…
Jurien Bay residents now have opportunities for greater recreational activities closer to home thanks to a new 3.9 kilometre cycle path between Booka Valley and the mouth of Hill River.…
Country age pensioners will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, thanks to an additional $106 million investment by Royalties for Regions. Nationals WA Member of…
Child care services in the Wagin electorate will be bolstered by a $3 million investment into enhancing the sustainability and quality of child care services across regional Western Australia, thanks…
The Nationals WA will deliver a $610 million strategy to transform Western Australia’s tourism sector if returned to Government at the State election. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region…
The Nationals WA will deliver a $610 million strategy to transform the State’s tourism sector if returned to Government at next month’s State election. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
The Nationals WA will deliver a $610 million strategy to transform the State’s tourism sector if returned to Government at next month’s State election. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC is encouraging new and existing regional voters to check their enrolment status by 6pm on February 9, 2017 to ensure…
The Nationals WA have committed $125 million to address airfare affordability and route development across regional WA, at the Party’s official campaign launch. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region…
Kimberley residents will soon benefit from a $10 million investment for the introduction of the Community Health Information System. The Kimberley region has been chosen as the first of seven…
The Nationals WA will deliver a $610 million strategy to transform the State’s tourism sector if returned to Government at the State election. Announced by Leader Brendon Grylls in Bunbury…
Aged care services in Mullewa, Dongara and Northampton will receive a $4 million boost thanks to Royalties for Regions funding. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA welcomed the news…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Collie-Preston Monique Warnock has today announced a significant $3.7 million commitment to upgrade the Collie Motorplex. The announcement will be funded by Royalties for Regions and Department of Sport and Recreation funding if The Nationals WA are elected in March. Ms Warnock said…
Health care on the Central Coast is set to receive a tremendous boost with an investment of $22.46 million by Royalties for Regions. In Dongara increased Aged Care will be…
Nationals Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC has joined with the Great Southern Development Commission to congratulate recipients of the region’s Royalties for Regions funded Community Chest…
After visiting the Wheatbelt and Great Southern, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport the Hon Darren Chester is now aware of the challenging transport needs WA is facing and the…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has demanded an immediate State Government response to Mullewa’s power supply. Mr Love said recent lengthy outages in Mullewa during some extremely hot days…
A range of projects in the Goldfields region have been successful in attracting Community Chest grants made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member…
Three projects in the Wagin electorate will share in $420,001 through the State Government’s Regional Grants Scheme (RGS). The Great Southern Development Commission (GSDC) announced the grant recipients of the…
Child care services in the Mining and Pastoral Region will be bolstered by a $3 million investment into enhancing the sustainability and quality of child care services across regional Western…
Sixteen projects in the Wagin electorate will share in nearly $500,000 through the State Government’s Community Chest Fund (CCF). The Great Southern Development Commission, Wheatbelt Development Commission and the Peel…
Country age pensioners will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, thanks to an additional $106 million investment by Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and…
Water Corporation customers in Frankland, Ongerup and Jerramungup will benefit from an $8.2 million investment to upgrade water treatment plants in the three towns. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
Member for Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge MLC has used a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Domestic Mobile Roaming Declaration Inquiry to express caution about any move…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, is pleased that eligible country age pensioners will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, thanks to an additional $106 million…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed more than $2 million for 28 Kimberley community groups, thanks to the latest rounds of the Royalties for…
A host of local projects in the Goldfields-Esperance region will benefit from the latest rounds of the Community Chest Fund (CCF) and Regional Grants Scheme (RGS), both made possible by…
Five community groups in the Kimberley are set to take up the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour,thanks to support from the Liberal National Government. The Kimberley groups are among…
Local governments across regional Western Australia will be better positioned to deliver services to meet community needs, thanks to the latest round of scholarships through the Country Local Government Fund…
Local governments across regional Western Australia will be better positioned to deliver services to meet community needs, thanks to the latest round of scholarships through the Country Local Government Fund…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Collie-Preston Monique Warnock has today announced a further $3.7 million commitment to the upgrade and expansion of the Collie Motorplex. The announcement will be funded…
Eight Goldfields community organisations will be $280,214 better off with thanks to Royalties for Regions Community Chest Grants. At the Central Kalgoorlie Playgroup today, Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA…
A project to enable local Aboriginal Rangers to undertake important restorative and enhancement work on the former Credo Station will get underway thanks to the Royalties for Regions Regional Grants…
Road safety initiatives in the Mining and Pastoral Region will benefit from the latest round of grants from the State Government’s Road Trauma Trust Account. Member for the Mining and…
Albany will be transformed into a world class walking and mountain biking destination if The Nationals WA are returned to government at the March election. Candidate for Albany Robbie Sutton…
The Shire of Kojonup is one of the first successful recipients of the State Government’s Watering WA Towns initiative after being awarded $66,000 through the program, made possible by Royalties…
Regional pool users across Western Australia will benefit from funding for safety and training through the Royalties for Regions-funded Community Pool Revitalisation Program (CPRP). The Nationals WA Member for Wagin…
Kalgoorlie-Boulder has today welcomed new student accommodation with the official opening of Agricola College. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said the project was announced in 2012 when it was…
Sixteen community projects have been approved to receive just over $1.25m of Royalties for Regions funding in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. Local Member Mia Davies MLA said the Wheatbelt…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed news that refurbishment works on the Dalwallinu Hospital are due to start in January 2017. Building firm, Pindan has been awarded the…
Regional pool users across Western Australia will benefit from funding for safety and training through the Royalties for Regions-funded Community Pool Revitalisation Program (CPRP). The Nationals WA Member for Mining…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Dave Grills MLC is encouraging coastal managers and community groups to consider applying for the State Government’s 2017-18 coastal grants program. Mr Grills said the…
The Shire of Harvey will receive $478,000 from the latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) grants announced by Minister Mia Davies on the weekend. “I…
Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls and Candidate for Albany Robbie Sutton have today announced a significant $6 million commitment to deliver a state-of-the-art Motorplex in Albany. The announcement,…
Irrigators in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for a new $20 million competitive grants program. Member for Mining and Pastoral Dave Grills MLC said the grants…
The Australian National Ballooning Championships will be held in Northam this September and will be the most significant event on the Australian ballooning calendar. Local Member Mia Davies welcomed the…
A new Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft is set to significantly expand aeromedical capacity in Western Australia’s north-west. Made possible by a $23.16 million Royalties for Regions investment in the…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has welcomed the start of construction this month to redevelop the Northam Hospital. The $42 million project forms part of the $500 million Royalties…
There were roll-ups a plenty today at the Wonthella Bowling Club. As hosts of the Paul Brown Three’s competition, the Wonthella Bowling Club was bustling with over 78 players making…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed today’s $12.5 million State Government funding commitment, which will allow for the completion of the Broome to Cape…
Older residents in the Avon Valley region will soon have increased opportunities to remain close to home as they age, thanks to a $46.19 million State Government investment. Member for…
Older residents in the Wagin electorate will soon have increased opportunities to remain close to home as they age, thanks to a $46.19 million investment by the State Government. Member…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has congratulated some of the Wagin electorate’s best, after eight local students were named in the State’s top public secondary school awards list for…
Post-secondary education and training capacity in the Esperance region will be significantly improved, following the announcement of a $17.85 million TAFE campus redevelopment. Made possible by a $10 million investment…
Esperance families will soon have access to a state-of-the-art maternity ward as part of the latest stage of the State Government’s $32.75 million redevelopment of the Esperance Health Campus. Member…
Five key regional centres will receive an $8.5 million investment to sustain the economic growth and prosperity of Western Australia through Stage Two of the Regional Centres Development Plan (RCDP)…
Independent living options for elderly residents in Leonora have just become a whole lot brighter withthe announcement today that a sixteen unit, independent living village will be constructed in the…
Christmas has come early for the historic Coolgardie Post Office, after it was today granted $3.16 million in funding for refurbishments, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining…
Residents from the town of Coolgardie have been bought some early Christmas cheer with the announcement today that the Coolgardie Post Office and associated buildings will be upgraded. Making the…
Sport and recreation facilities in Jingalup, Lake King and Wagin will share in a $60,000 funding boost, thanks to the latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF)…
WA police will continue to benefit from Regional WA Attraction and Retention Allowance through the Regional Police Incentives Program if The Nationals WA are re-elected at the March 2017 State…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed a $1.6 million Royalties for Regions investment in a new cultural, visitor and community precinct for Norseman. Supported…
Perenjori Primary School principal Jenny Hirsch will study at Harvard University next year, as part of a prestigious leadership program run by the Liberal National Government. Moore MP, Shane Love…
The State Government has today announced two grant schemes to drive agricultural innovation and export growth in WA thanks to the $350 million Seizing the Opportunity in Agriculture initiative funded…
The State Government has announced two grant schemes to drive agricultural innovation and export growth in WA. Under the $350 million Seizing the Opportunity in Agriculture initiative funded by Royalties…
The City of Karratha has been awarded $20,000 to create a local learning site as part of the ABCD Community Builder Learning Sites national initiative, through the Community Development Program…
The Coolgardie Skate Park redevelopment project is one step closer to reality, thanks to a $46,000 boost via the latest small grants round of the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities…
WA police will continue to benefit from the Regional WA Attraction and Retention Allowance through the Regional Police Incentives Program if The Nationals WA are re-elected at the March 2017…
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has been forced to pull an anti-Nationals television advertisement after misrepresenting the Mayor of Busselton, Grant Henley. Nationals WA Member for the South…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has called on Mark McGowan and WA Labor to back the people of WA instead of the Rio Tinto’s London-based…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC is calling on Mark McGowan and WA Labor to back the people of WA instead of the Rio Tinto’s London-based…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA attended the official launch of the State Government’s Great Eastern Highway Road Safety Alliance (GEHRSA) in Northam today, along with key regional stakeholders,…
The remote airstrip of Tjuntjuntjara east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder near the South Australian border, has been awarded funding under the State Government’s Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS). Wendy Duncan MLA, Member…
Local Member Hon Mia Davies has welcomed the news that the electorate will benefit from 12 new mobile phone towers thanks to $20m from Royalties for Regions and funding from…
Mobile phone coverage in the Wagin electorate will be improved, thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry…
Another innovative horticulture project in the West Kimberley is set to come alive following a landmark lease agreement between Water Corporation and the Mamabulanjin Aboriginal Corporation (MAC). The agreement will…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP has welcomed the announcement of six specialist drug and alcohol clinical nurses for selected hospitals across Western…
Mobile phone coverage in Warren-Blackwood will be improved thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman…
Mobile phone coverage across regional Western Australia will be improved thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. NATIONALS Member for the…
Candidate for the Kimberley Rob Houston is calling for calm in the Broome community after the Department of Aboriginal Affairs (DAA) took the decision to revisit a heritage site application…
Mobile phone coverage across regional Western Australia will be improved thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. NATIONALS Member for the…
The Nationals WA have announced they support the partial sale of Western Power, with the proceeds being used to improve transport and education infrastructure, as well as regional power supplies.…
Mobile phone coverage in the Mining and Pastoral Region will be vastly improved, thanks to a further $20 million investment over two years made possible by Royalties for Regions. Released…
The Nationals in Government will support the partial sale of Western Power with the proceeds used to create thousands of new jobs and improve priority infrastructure, including regional power supplies.…
Seniors in the Electorate of Moore are encouraged to take full advantage of the Liberal National Government’s expanding WA Seniors Card business discount directory. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed news of an upgrade to the Jurien Bay Health Centre worth nearly $5 million. Works will include a new triage room,…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies has congratulated the first crop of Muresk Institute students graduating with a Diploma of Agriculture saying the future of the sector was in…
The southern section of the Narrogin Link Road project is now open to road users, marking the next major step towards the project’s overall completion. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the creation of two new marine parks at world-renowned Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley. Lalang-garram/Horizontal Falls and North…
A recent patient survey into the use of the Emergency Telehealth Service has generated outstanding feedback in support of the high-tech videoconferencing health service. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies…
A recent patient survey into the use of the Emergency Telehealth Service has generated outstanding feedback in support of the high-tech videoconferencing health service. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies…
A $3.08 million State Government grant is set to assist Boddington residents to remain in their own community as they age, as part of the Building Capacity to Support Ageing…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the launch of the Royalties for Regions-funded State Biosecurity strategy today. The WA Biosecurity Strategy 2016-25 provides a…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA was on site today to welcome the announcement of the enhancement of the Yealering and Ewlyamartup lakes, thanks to a $3.7 million State Government…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has handed over a $2 million cheque from LotteryWest to the Shire of Northam to assist with the construction and fitout of the…
Kununoppin and Grass Valley are the latest towns to benefit from new phone towers, thanks to the Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Telecommunications Project (RTP). Local Member Hon Mia Davies said…
Twenty-four community pools in the Central Wheatbelt electorate will benefit from grants of up to $32,000 announced by local Member and Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Mia Davies. “Twenty-four…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has said the new campaign launched by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) railing against The Nationals mining charge proposal is deceptive…
Communities throughout the Wagin electorate will share in the benefits of two new programs to bring dynamic shows and performing artists to regional centres. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
Young people in the Central Wheatbelt electorate now have more opportunity to start their careers in local government, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA…
A recent patient survey into the use of Emergency Telehealth Service has generated outstanding feedback for the high-definition videoconferencing service. Patients said Telehealth, which is used to link people in…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, is looking forward to the $30,000 Bunbury heat of the Inaugural Regional Championships this Sunday 20th November at Bunbury Turf…
NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC is encouraging locals to get down to the action trackside as Bunbury Trotting Club gears up to host a heat of…
Communities throughout the Mining and Pastoral Region will soon share in the benefits of two new programs to bring dynamic shows and performing artists to regional centres. Member for the…
A recent patient survey into the use of Emergency Telehealth Service has generated outstanding feedback for the high-definition videoconferencing service. Patients said Telehealth, which is used to link people in…
A patient survey of telehealth services in regional Western Australia, where specialist medical appointments are accessed via videoconferencing in regional home towns, is proving to be a game changer in…
Young people in the Mining and Pastoral Region are gaining valuable career opportunities in local government, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Local governments in the Kimberley, Goldfields-Esperance and Pilbara regions…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed a significant Royalties for Regions investment aimed at revitalising Western Australia’s livestock industries. The Liberal National Government has…
Young people in the Wagin electorate now have more opportunity to start or further their careers in local government, thanks to Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
Early childhood education facilitators from the remote community of Warburton will now have access to a bunch of new learning resources with thanks to the Royalties for Regions Community Chest…
The State Government has assisted 18 Mining and Pastoral Region sporting associations to further develop sport in the region, through this year’s funding round of the Regional Organisational Sustainability Program…
The State Government has assisted 11 Wagin electorate sporting associations to develop sport in the region, through this year’s funding round of the Regional Organisational Sustainability Program (R-OSP). Member for…
The Wheatbelt Integrity Group of Newdegate has won the LandCorp Sustainability Award at the 2016 Regional Achievement and Community Awards, held recently. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA commended the…
The historic Southern Brook Hall, nestled amongst the rolling paddocks of the Avon Valley, was a fitting setting for The Nationals WA Central Wheatbelt team to host their first ‘Bush,…
NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, has slammed comments made at the Wesfarmers AGM in Perth yesterday. Mr Holt said that comments by Wesfarmers Chairman Mr Chaney…
A disability transport bus, aged housing refurbishments and the upskilling of residential care staff are among local aged care projects to soon benefit from Royalties for Regions funding. Three Building…
Narrogin Cottage Homes will soon benefit from funding of $3.019 million towards the Karinya Well Aged Upgrade and Extension project. Announced on Thursday, the funding for Karinya will include improved…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed yesterday’s official opening of the brand new $2.4 million Yalgoo Police Station. Mr Grills said he was delighted…
Thirty-one community pools in the Mining and Pastoral Region will benefit from $3 million in pool and water playground funding. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA was in Gnowangerup yesterday for the anticipated official opening of the redeveloped Gnowangerup swimming pool. Mr Waldron said it was a “glorious sunny day”,…
Aged care in Jurien Bay will receive a significant boost with RSL Care to receive a $2.564 million grant, made possible by the Royalties for Regions program. The funding…
Projects in Nabawa, Northampton and Perenjori will benefit in the latest round of Mid West Community Chest Fund grants, made possible by Royalties for Regions. The Shire of Chapman…
Community pools in Carnamah, Coorow, Dalwallinu, Eneabba, Gingin, Moora, Morawa, Mullewa, Perenjori, Three Springs and Yuna will be sparkling over the summer thanks to an injection of funding through the…
Three Goldfields Public Swimming Pools will be sparkling over summer thanks to the Royalties for Regions Community Pool Revitalisation Program. As part of the Program, 95 pools and water playgrounds…
The recognition of the Earbus Foundation in the 2016 Regional Achievement and Community Awards is well deserved because of the important role it has played in parts of regional Western…
The Nationals WA have endorsed the provision of a step-up step-down mental health facility in Kalgoorlie at the party’s annual State Conference on Saturday, October 29. Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony…
The Nationals WA have unanimously supported landowners’ rights to veto onshore oil and gas exploration and production on private land at the Party’s 2016 State Conference at the weekend. A…
The Nationals WA will deliver sweeping changes to the State’s payroll tax framework if elected to Government at the 2017 State election. Announced at The Nationals WA State Conference…
Residential rehabilitation treatment services in the Goldfields, Pilbara and Mid-West will be expanded as part of the $14.9 million Western Australian Meth Strategy 2016. Member for the Mining and Pastoral…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook has put his support behind a proposal which would see the evidence-based Respectful Relationship Education Toolkit (RRE Toolkit), established by Our Watch,…
The time is right for the State and Federal government to commit to the funding of wild dog exclusion fences in the Southern Rangelands according to The Nationals WA Candidate…
Aged care facilities in Northampton, Mingenew and Jurien Bay will receive a significant boost with one-off grants that will assist older people to remain in their communities. Pioneer Lodge…
The Goldfields will benefit from 4 new residential rehabilitation treatment beds under the $14.9 million WA Meth Strategy announced by the State Government in May. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement that a new Animal Studies course will be available at Muresk in 2017. Ms Davies said the six-month,…
Farmers in the shires of Westonia, Mukinbudin and Nungarin in the Central Wheatbelt electorate are now eligible to receive assistance for locust control. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA…
A Mount Barker project will benefit from a $1.5 million investment which has been allocated in grants to seven WA agrifood businesses, as part of the Asian Market Export grant…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the organisers of the Kondinin Art Prize on the 10th anniversary of the local event. While opening the art exhibition earlier…
The Nationals WA have announced their commitment to deliver sweeping changes to the State’s payroll tax framework if elected to Government at the March 2017 State election. In an address…
The Nationals WA have unanimously supported landowner’s rights to veto onshore oil and gas exploration and production on private land at the Party’s 2016 State Conference at the weekend. …
A new brand promoting Western Australian produce to overseas export markets will soon help put the State’s agrifood businesses on the world map. Western Australia Worth Sharing is an $8.1…
The Nationals WA have announced a commitment to deliver sweeping changes to the State’s payroll tax framework if elected to Government at the March 2017 State election. The policy, launched…
Brendon Grylls Leader’s Address – The Nationals WA State Conference and Convention Thank you Mia and welcome everyone here today to Geraldton. It’s great to have a full room to…
The Nationals WA have today announced their commitment to deliver sweeping changes to the State’s payroll tax framework if elected to Government at the March 2017 State election. In an…
The Nationals WA have today unanimously endorsed the recognition of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution at the party’s 2016 Annual State Conference. Leader Brendon…
Member for Moore Shane Love has welcomed the release of a feasibility study that recommends a microgrid to address power reliability issues in Kalbarri. The $300,000 Western Power study…
The Nationals WA will commit $115 million of Royalties for Regions funding to the expansion and re-development of the Geraldton Regional Hospital if elected at the March 2017 State election. …
Four visitor centres in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt have been successful in the latest round of funding through the Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program (RVCSGP). Beverley, Quairading, Dowerin…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman welcomed the launch of the new Emergency WA website which delivers fast, clear and consistent information during bushfires and other emergencies. Mr Redman said the…
Twenty-four Wheatbelt communities across 15 shires will soon benefit from a Lotterywest grant of $86,804 to encourage them to develop community enterprises. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has hailed the repeal of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003 as a major win for Central Wheatbelt grain growers. Ms…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC is urging dairy processors to work with the State and Federal Agriculture Ministers to deliver a swift resolution to the…
Patients across the Kimberley Region will soon benefit from nearly $10 million for two new renal facilities, to be delivered to the Derby and Fitzroy Crossing communities. Member for the…
Mining and Pastoral Region residents are now able to see Royalties for Regions projects transforming their communities, thanks to today’s launch of an online mapping application. Member for the Mining…
Farmers in the shires of Jerramungup, Gnowangerup, Lake Grace and Kulin are now eligible to receive assistance for locust control. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the State Government…
Dryandra Woodland, located between Narrogin and Williams, is set to become the Wheatbelt’s first ever national park. Dryandra Woodland is recognised as one of WA’s most important wildlife conservation areas.…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has hailed the repeal of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003 as a major win for WA’s grains sector. 1 The Nationals…
Residents from across regional WA can now see the Royalties for Regions projects transforming their communities, thanks to the launch of an online mapping application. Member for Moore Shane…
A new brand promoting Western Australian produce to overseas export markets is set to help firmly put the State’s agrifood sector on the world map. Western Australia Worth Sharing…
The State Government has announced that $200,000 will be available for a new round of suicide prevention grants to promote community-based initiatives. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said that…
Local Member Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed a grant for the Gnowangerup Resource Centre for the Gnowangerup Summer Fair, from the State Government’s Road Safety Community Grants Program. A $900 grant…
Seven West Australian agrifood businesses are set to benefit from $1.5 million in business grants as part of the Asian Market Export grant program. Member for Moore Shane Love…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA is encouraging local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants through the Community Crime Prevention Fund and the State Graffiti Fund. “Applications…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has said applications had opened for the State Government’s Watering WA Towns grants program. “This initiative is providing $21.6 million towards developing water sources…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, is very proud that the party has chosen Geraldton for this year’s state conference. Mr…
NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC is asking Busselton Golf Club members and visitors to join in the fight against hunger by doing the can-can. Mr Holt…
NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC is asking Denmark Country Club and Riverview Country Club members and visitors to join in the fight against hunger by doing…
A new brand promoting Western Australian produce to overseas export markets would put the State’s agrifood businesses on the world map, Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, said today. Mr…
Students in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and surrounding suburbs will have access to better educational opportunities and outcomes through the redevelopment of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School and Education Support Centre. Member for…
A new brand promoting Western Australian produce to overseas export markets will put the State’s agrifood businesses on the world map. Western Australia Worth Sharing is a $8.1 million, three-year…
Students in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and surrounding suburbs will have access to better educational opportunities and outcomes through the redevelopment of the Kalgoorlie- Boulder Community High School and Education Support Centre. Member…
MS W.M. DUNCAN (Kalgoorlie — Deputy Speaker): My grievance this morning is to the Minister for Corrective Services. I thank the minister for agreeing to accept this grievance. This grievance…
Local government authorities and not-for-profit organisations in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for funding to implement community crime prevention initiatives. Member for the Mining and Pastoral…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, used a grievance in Parliament today to call on Minister for Mental Health, Hon Andrea Mitchell to deliver on the promised mental health Step-Up Step-Down…
36 regional communities are set to benefit from innovative projects at their local visitor centres thanks to the latest round of the State Government’s Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program.…
Thirty-six regional communities are set to benefit from innovative projects at their local visitor centres, thanks to the latest round of the State Government’s Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program…
Applications are now open for the State Government’s 2017-18 Regional Events Scheme (RES). Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said a total funding pool of up to $850,000 was available…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January…
Regional residents can help shape the future of their district by completing the Living in the Regions 2016 survey, available now online. Made possible by Royalties for Regions, the survey is…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC is urging regional residents to have their say and help shape the future of their region by completing the Living…
36 regional communities are set to benefit from innovative projects at their local visitor centres thanks to the latest round of the State Government’s Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program.…
NATIONALS South West MLC Colin Holt says the Bunbury Turf Club will be welcoming back the racing season in spectacular style this Saturday by hosting the first-ever standalone metropolitan meeting…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC has welcomed the Federal Government’s back down on its proposed ‘Backpacker Tax’. Mr Holt said while the Federal Government’s decision…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to follow through with his commitment to implement a floor in GST distribution…
Regional businesses have been recognised as some of the most innovative and proactive companies in the State, after the finalists of the Western Australian Industry and Export Awards 2016 were…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, is urging City of Greater Geraldton residents to have their say and help shape the…
Chrysalis Support Services will be handed ownership of their properties in a proposal put forward by Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown…
NATIONALS Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC is asking Donnybrook Country Club members and visitors to join in the fight against hunger by doing the can-can. Mr Holt…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated HATCH and the Northam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Women in Business for their drive and determination to create projects…
Applications are now open for the State Government’s 2017-18 Regional Events Scheme (RES). Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said a total funding pool of up…
WA Seniors Card holders who turn 100 will be presented with a new commemorative pin to mark their milestone birthday. Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA said with…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated the 2016 graduating class at Merredin’s Residential College and wished them all the best for their future studies or career. Speaking…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA said the State Government’s announcement to support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire, by Euan…
Seniors in Northam are being encouraged to get active through the State Government’s SilverSport program. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said SilverSport was a trial program to encourage…
A Wyndham resident has been named as one of a select few finalists in the running for the 2016 WA Seniors Awards. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the start of a $3.3 million upgrade to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Mr Grills said…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA is confident that the Nationals WA will adopt his position that would see landholders given the right of veto over oil and gas companies.…
Shane Love is your Member for Moore. Find out more about Shane and The Nationals WA plan for the future of WA. View Shane Love’s Introductory Flyer and find out…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, has today condemned the Labor leader Mark McGowan for abandoning the Mid West in Labor’s…
View the latest newsletter from Shane Love MLA, your State Member for Moore. Find out more about: Moora Residential College Upgrade Horrocks Community Centre Royalties for Regions Funding Boost Regional Cabinet…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has commended two Wagin residents who are shining the spotlight on mental health this month, in time for Mental Health Week. Mr Waldron recently…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s back-down on its proposed ‘Backpacker Tax’. The Federal Government has announced a change to its original proposal to…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of funding to support two iconic venues in the electorate. “Royalties for Regions is making it possible for us…
School communities across the Central Wheatbelt have again embraced the State Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Five schools in the Central Wheatbelt electorate are among 73 to gain independent…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA is encouraging locals to nominate ‘heritage champions’, as part of the State Government’s Western Australian Heritage Awards 2017. The annual State Government awards…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed last week’s announcement that the State Government will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire,…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has joined Wheatbelt police men and women, their families and community members for the annual National Police Remembrance Day in Northam. The 2016…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to follow through with his commitment to implement a floor in GST distribution…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January…
A fully sealed Outback Way will deliver economic and social benefits for the Northern Goldfields and Central Desert. Member for Kalgoorlie Wendy Duncan and Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook visited…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that it will support all 17 recommendations of the Special Inquiry into the January 2016 Waroona Fire by…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed news that seven top Western Australian productions are touring regional WA until October, thanks to the Regional and…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC is encouraging locals to nominate ‘heritage heroes’, as part of the State Government’s prestigious Western Australian Heritage Awards 2017. The…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the Federal Government’s back down on its proposed ‘Backpacker Tax’. Mr Love said while the Federal Government’s decision to change its original…
School communities in the Wagin electorate have again embraced the State Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Three schools in the Wagin electorate are among 73 to gain independent status…
Local MP Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed news that seven top Western Australian productions are touring regional WA until October thanks to the Regional and Remote Touring Fund (RRTF), made…
The Shire of Plantagenet has been allocated a State Government grant of more than $197,000 for Stage Two of the Plantagenet District Hall Revitalisation project. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron…
The Nationals WA proposal to ensure the State’s largest iron ore exporters Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton pay their fair share is gaining support, according to a ReachTEL poll published…
The Nationals WA proposal to ensure the State’s largest iron ore exporters Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton pay their fair share is gaining support, according to a ReachTEL poll published…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has thrown his support behind calls for an inquiry into regional airfares in Western Australia. This follows recent requests…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated two Mukinbudin sisters who have received an Australian award for their efforts in fundraising and promoting stroke awareness. “Mukinbudin sisters Rebecca…
Venues in Esperance, including the town’s historic Bijou Theatre, will benefit from the latest round of Regional Venues Improvement Fund grants. The Regional Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) is part of…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the announcement of a $4.4 million Watering WA rebates scheme for farmers in dryland agricultural areas who are looking to develop and…
The State Government has launched a dedicated, free Meth Helpline to expand the fight against methamphetamine use in Western Australia. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the important service…
Local governments will now be able to deliver more cost-effective and efficient services to their communities, following the passage of legislation through State Parliament. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said applications were now open for the 2017 round of the ‘Expanding career options for women’ scholarship program. “These scholarships assist women to gain…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for…
The State Government has launched a dedicated, free Meth Helpline to expand the fight against methamphetamine use in Western Australia. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the important service…
The Nationals WA Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman MLA has called on Federal MPs Rick Wilson and former State Liberal Treasurer Christian Porter to secure a fair GST return to…
Courts will be given more options when sentencing low-level offenders in an effort to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal people in Western Australia’s criminal justice system. Member for the Mining…
Leader of The Nationals WA Brendon Grylls MLA has given notice of a motion to suspend standing orders in the lower house to deal with The Nationals’ proposed reform to…
Cervantes Recreation Centre is to receive Royalties for Regions funding of $333,803 through the Regional Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) grant. Member for Moore Shane Love praised the Cervantes community for…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, has today announced that the City of Albany a successful recipient of the Regional Venues Improvement Fund grant. The Regional…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, has today announced that the City of Bunbury a successful recipient of the Regional Venues Improvement Fund grant. The Regional…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, has today announced that the Shire of Murray is a successful recipient of the Regional Venues Improvement Fund grant. …
The State Government has launched a dedicated, free Meth Helpline to expand the fight against methamphetamine use in Western Australia. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills…
The State Government’s plan to allow compulsory alcohol and drug treatment in Western Australia is now open for public comment. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, has urged local community groups to apply for Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund. Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund provides grants…
Ochre Contemporary Dance Company and Lockwood Productions’ is set to captivate audiences across the Goldfields when they tour the region in September and October. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA,…
Chapman Valley Primary School is one of 73 schools across the state to join the Liberal-National Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said there…
The Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson must secure a fair GST deal for Western Australia or retire from Federal Parliament, according to The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie and…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has welcomed a new dedicated Meth Helpline as part of the Liberal National Government’s Western Australian Meth Strategy. Mr Redman said Helpline counsellors…
Local Governments in regional Western Australia will shortly be able to deliver services jointly following the passage of a Bill through the Legislative Council to allow the formation of regional…
Applications are now open for the 2017 round of the ‘Expanding career options for women’ scholarship program. Local Member Mia Davies MLA said the scholarships could assist women to gain…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said nominations for the annual WA Youth Awards were now open. These awards recognise the achievements of young people aged 12 to 25…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has congratulated four local school staff members, after they were named as finalists in the prestigious WA Education Awards. Ms Davies said the…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has congratulated now five-time Paralympian Brad Ness OAM, who was granted the honour of the nation’s flagbearer at the Paralympic Games opening ceremony, in…
NATIONALS WA Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, has thanked Bridgetown Golf Club participants for supporting the charity Foodbank WA. Colin sponsored a recent Club day at Bridgetown…
NATIONALS WA Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, has thanked Harvey Golf Club participants for supporting the charity Foodbank WA. Colin sponsored a recent Club day at Harvey…
The construction and installation of the first of three new Doppler radars planned for regional WA has been completed, at Newdegate. Local Member Terry Waldron said this investment in radar…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed the recent release of the Federal Government’s first report from the Agriculture Land Register. The Agriculture Land Register was established by the…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, encourages local governments and community groups in the region to apply for grants of up to $2000 to host events and activities that celebrate Children’s…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman was delighted to make a $15,600 Lotterywest presentation to the Peaceful Bay Sea Rescue Group on Friday 2 September. The grant will go towards equipment…
Kalgoorlie MLA, Wendy Duncan, is today helping raise awareness of the importance of not consuming alcohol during pregnancy through promoting International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. FASD Awareness…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, was today joined by the Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price MP and City of Greater…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s first report from the Agriculture Land Register earlier today. The Agriculture…
A new suicide prevention coordinator will soon begin working in regional Western Australia’s Kimberley region, as part of the State Government’s $3.5 million investment to help reduce the suicide rate.…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed this week’s State Government milestone that the 10,000th student has participated in the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA is encouraging all Goldfields residents to become a conversation hero this R U OK Day. Ms Duncan said the annual R U OK? Day,…
Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue thanks to a $56 million State Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian Community…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton, Paul Brown has welcomed the official opening of the Monsignor Hawes Heritage Centre in Geraldton. The opening of the centre…
West Australians will again be honoured for their inspirational and positive contributions at the 2016 WA Youth Awards. Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton, Paul Brown…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, is encouraging the Goldfields community to applaud the inspirational and positive youth from local areas through nominating them for a WA Youth Award. Ms…
Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue thanks to a $56 million State Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian Community…
West Australian youth will again be honoured for their inspirational and positive contributions at the 2016 WA Youth Awards. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said nominations for the prestigious…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman was delighted to make a $15,600 Lotterywest presentation to the Peaceful Bay Sea Rescue Group on Friday 2 September. The grant will go towards equipment…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed a $150,000 grant for the Kaata-Koorliny Enterprise and Employment Development Aboriginal Corporation (KAATA), in Narrogin. Mr Waldron said the local grant, which…
It is time to challenge the historical arrangements for revenue received by the people of WA for the right to mine and export our natural resources. I supported the Premier…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed the official launch of the Ageing in the Bush Report. Mr Waldron said the report, launched by Minister for Regional Development Terry…
Two Goldfields organisations committed to tackling family and domestic violence in the community are beneficiaries of the latest round of the State Government’s Crime Prevention Grants. In congratulating the Laverton…
Year 12 students will be included for the first time in the State Government’s successful training scholarship program, which encourages women into trade and industry areas with low female participation.…
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Aboriginal short stay facility will undergo a $1.3million upgrade made possible by Royalties for Regions. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said the facility had keys handed over…
Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue, thanks to a $56 million Liberal National Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian…
Year 12 students will be included for the first time in the State Government’s successful training scholarship program, which encourages women into trade and industry areas with low female participation.…
Delivery of essential services, information and activities to regional and remote communities will continue thanks to a $56 million State Government Royalties for Regions investment in the Western Australian Community…
Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Mia Davies MLA officially ‘turned on the lights’ at Wonthella Oval yesterday. The 500 lux flood lighting project totalled $1.5million and allows the oval…
Households in Kalgoorlie-Boulder used 100 million litres less water in 2016, compared with the same eight-month period last year. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC…
Mid West Sports Federation (MWSF) are the latest Geraldton recipients of the Mid West region’s Community Chest Fund (CCF), made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. MWSF…
A number of Kimberley and Goldfields-Esperance region sporting and recreation clubs will receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment thanks to The Nationals WA in Government and Royalties for…
Community groups in the Mining and Pastoral Region will be able to tap into $4 million in funding over 2016-17 for important environmental projects. Member for the Mining and Pastoral…
Seniors in the Mining and Pastoral Region are set to receive extra support for everyday living expenses, thanks to the State Government’s Cost of Living Rebate. This year, WA Seniors…
The community of Onslow is set to benefit from a major investment by private business which will create opportunities for more than 100 local workers over three stages. Onslow Marine…
An array of community projects across the Goldfields-Esperance region are set to receive a funding boost thanks to the latest round of Community Chest Fund grants, supported by Royalties for…
Communities in the Mining and Pastoral Region are encouraged to apply for waste reduction project funding as part of the second round of the Waste Authority’s 2016 Community Grants Scheme.…
Community projects in Esperance, Ravensthorpe, Coolgardie, Leonora and Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be among those to benefit from the latest round of grants through the Goldfields-Esperance Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by…
The Esperance region stands to benefit from a $1.66 million project to develop an ‘investment ready’ aquaculture zone in waters on Western Australia’s south coast. Supported by Royalties for Regions,…
The State Government has allocated $64,817 to community road safety initiatives across Western Australia in an effort to make its roads safer. Two community groups in the Wagin electorate have…
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community Garden celebrates its official opening over the weekend where gardeners and the not so green fingers have developed a fantastic communal gardening space for all to enjoy.…
Kojonup’s Kevin O’Halloran Memorial Pool was one of eleven centres across the State recognised as waterwise by Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) at the LIWA…
Mt Barker Memorial Swimming Pool was one of eleven centres recognised as waterwise by Water Corporation and the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) at the LIWA State conference on…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announced introduction of a container deposit scheme for beverage containers in Western Australia. The scheme is expected to start in…
Community gardens in the Mining and Pastoral Region will continue to flourish through the latest round of funding from the Liberal National Government. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the announcement of a $4.4 million Watering WA rebates scheme for farmers in dryland agricultural areas who are…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the announced drop in assaults against police officers, following the State Government’s introduction of mandatory sentencing laws. Mr…
Kalgoorlie MLA, Wendy Duncan, has welcomed the announcement that a $25million upgrade to East Perth train station will begin this month. Ms Duncan had been actively advocating for an elevator…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the announced introduction of a container deposit scheme for beverage containers in Western Australia. The scheme is expected…
Community groups in the Central Wheatbelt electorate will soon have access to $4 million in funding for important environmental projects. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said the 2016-17…
The State Government has allocated $64,817 to community road safety initiatives across Western Australia in an effort to make its roads safer. Five community groups in the Central Wheatbelt electorate…
Black flanked wallabies from Mt Caroline and Nangeen Hill in the Central Wheatbelt electorate are providing the species with a brighter future elsewhere in the State. Having been transferred from…
Local MP Mia Davies has congratulated the Northam Avon Descent Association, volunteers, local governments, competitors and all those involved for another successful staging of the State’s premier white water event.…
The State Government’s Royalties for Regions Regional Grants Scheme (RGS) and Community Chest Fund (CCF) have opened for another round of funding, this month. Member for the Mining and Pastoral…
The Shire of Esperance and the South Coast Natural Resource Management group will share with other WA communities in $551,000 in funding for strategic coastal planning and management projects. The…
A short-stay accommodation facility for Aboriginal visitors to Broome has reached a key milestone, with the recent call for tenders for construction. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Hon…
A community workshop on the rehabilitation plans for the former Pro-Force gold processing site, about two kilometres south-east of Coolgardie, will be held this month. The workshop, organised by the…
Western Australia’s environment and recyclers are set to benefit from a container deposit scheme, announced this morning by the Premier and Minister for Environment. Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural…
Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA is calling on local governments, voluntary and community organisations along with educational institutions and philanthropic foundations to submit their projects for financial assistance through…
Several local sporting and recreation clubs in the Goldfields are set to receive $500 grants to purchase new sporting equipment. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie, said the grants, delivered…
The Shire of Jerramungup will share with other WA communities in $551,000 in funding for strategic coastal planning and management projects. Local MP Terry Waldron said the approved projects would…
Locals and visitors to the Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Peel regions, which in part fall within the Wagin electorate, can now enjoy swimming, camping, bushwalking, bike riding and relaxing at…
Brendon Grylls MLA has today been appointed as Leader of The Nationals WA and will pursue a policy platform in the lead up to the 2017 State election with the…
A focus on the important environmental projects that community groups undertake each year is being supported by the State Government through funding of $4million. Wendy Duncan MLA, Member for Kalgoorlie,…
The newly restructured Central Regional TAFE has been selected as a finalist in the WA Training Awards for 2016 under the category of WA large training provider of the year.…
Leonora District High School along with North Kalgoorlie Primary School are among 61 public schools around the State that will soon have more reason to keep active and have fun…
The Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission has today announced the grant recipients of the region’s Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Travelling to the Ngaanyatjarraku…
Projects in Merredin, Goomalling, Beverley, Wundowie and Northam have received significant funding through the Wheatbelt Development Commission’s Regional Grants Scheme, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program.…
Work to create sustainable early childhood care and education services in the Wheatbelt will be greatly enhanced thanks to Royalties for Regions investment into the child care sector in regional…
Central Wheatbelt primary schools in Kondinin, Tammin and Trayning are among 61 public schools across WA to receive up to $20,000 each for new playground equipment and shade structures. Member…
Grants to help sporting clubs buy new equipment 1,008 clubs across WA to share in $504,000 Made possible by Royalties for Regions New bats, balls and bibs will be part…
Northam-based business Corporeal Health was named Business of the Year at the Wheatbelt Business Excellence Awards, held in Kellerberrin on July 15. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA attended…
669 talented athletes provided with travel assistance $319,227 provided in latest round of the Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme Supported by Royalties for Regions More than 660 talented athletes from across…
A new $4 million stand-alone power system pilot project, which aims to shape the future of how electricity can be delivered to rural and remote West Australians, has been announced…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA is pleased the value of Country Aged Pension Fuel Cards has increased to $575 for regional pensioners in her electorate. Ms Davies said…
$59.75 million redevelopment of Newman Health Service Six-bay ED, plus provision for extensive GP and outpatient services Made possible by a $49.75 million investment by Royalties for Regions Pilbara residents…
Accessible and affordable housing design competition open Aims to improve the design and supply of medium density affordable housing Winning entry to be built at LandCorp’s Shoreline development at Cockburn…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook has thrown his support behind a “nation building” gas pipeline between Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Mr Crook said he supported…
Member for Central Wheatbelt, Mia Davies congratulates the grant recipients of the Wheatbelt region’s Community Chest Fund, made possible by Royalties for Regions. Ms Davies said the Community Chest Fund,…
Agricultural research has been given a boost thanks to Royalties for Regions investment in 20 projects across the State. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said the first round…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has shown his support for last week’s launch of the first two of five major road safety education campaigns. Mr Waldron said the important new…
The Boyagin Rock Refurbishment project has been given a significant boost, thanks to a $47,640 Wheatbelt Community Chest Fund (CCF) grant. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the funding had…
The Great Southern Development Commission has recently announced the grant recipients of the region’s Community Chest Fund, made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program. Member for Wagin Terry…
$67.39 million towards Country Patient Transport Project Two new and two replacement Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft Support for regional ambulance services Made possible by Royalties for Regions The Royal…
$1.66 million to promote growth of aquaculture industry Development of ‘investment ready’ aquaculture zone on WA’s south coast Made possible by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program The…
$15.9 million to support Stage 2 of Affordable Student Accommodation project Supported by a $10.9 million investment from Royalties for Regions Part of $600 million Royalties for Regions Growing Our…
Great Southern region’s Community Chest Fund grant recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million investment over four years Made possible by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program …
Liberal National Government committed to strengthening regional and remote Aboriginal communities New roadmap outlines 10 priority actions focusing on education, housing and service delivery The Liberal National Government today announced…
Liberal National Government to double capacity of Groundwater Replenishment Scheme and bring recharge capacity up to 28 billion litres of water each year First stage of scheme to be fully…
Master plan to be developed for future of Gascoyne food bowl Part of Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions-funded Water for Food program A new master plan will be developed…
New program to support local government and community sector partnerships Made possible by Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program The Liberal National Government will invest $1.42 million in regional…
WA’s sustainably managed native hardwoods showcased over the weekend at Furnitex & Design 2016 in Brisbane Local furniture makers win awards at showcase Forestry Minister Mia Davies has congratulated Western…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has urged Western Australian mining communities to keep fighting for changes to the Fringe Benefits Tax in the wake of…
Liberal National Government delivers on public sector decentralisation $28.9m Royalties for Regions funding for agency headquarters and visitor centre The Liberal National Government is forging ahead with its commitment to…
Life-saving Emergency Telehealth Service now at 75 sites across WA More than 1,400 patients per month using telehealth State-wide Made possible by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program…
The Dryandra Regional Equestrian Association has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the State Government’s Community Chest Fund (CCF). Local Member Terry Waldron said the funding, made possible by the…
Exmouth Festival of Sport introduces new and loved sports to youth Festival brings communities together to be active Exmouth will be full of slam dunks and ollies this weekend when…
Airports across regional Western Australia are invited to apply for the 2017-19 round of the Regional Airports Development Scheme (RADS), with available grants totalling $3.88 million. Member for Wagin Terry…
The Broome cruise ship management project, the 2016 Kununurra Agricultural Show, the Warmun Art Print project and Wyndham Stars on the Bastion 2016 are among a host of Kimberley community…
Kimberley region’s Community Chest Fund grant recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million investment over four years Made possible by the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional…
Land Tenure Pathway for Irrigated Agriculture will help develop irrigated agricultural projects Part of the Liberal National Government’s $40 million Water for Food program, made possible by Royalties for Regions…
About 36 West Australians to represent Australia in Rio Premier Colin Barnett and Sport and Recreation Minister Mia Davies will officially farewell the Western Australian athletes going to the Rio…
$23.3 million project to enable Wheatbelt seniors to remain in their community Supported by a $19.98 million investment by Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program Part of Liberal National…
Community centre upgrade and expansion completed 70-place childcare facility to meet growing needs of community $6.5 million investment through the Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program A community celebration…
Gavin Robins appointed director of Gascoyne Development Commission Terry Hill appointed director of Pilbara Development Commission Vince Catania Member for North West Central welcomed the appointments of two directors at the…
Building water capacity by funding new and improved infrastructure Supporting dryland agricultural regional communities and economies Made possible by Liberal National Government’s Royalties for Regions program A Liberal National Government…
Regional West Australians are being encouraged to nominate for the annual Infinity Awards recognising successful projects in waste minimisation and recycling. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills…
Wheatbelt region’s Community Chest Fund grant recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million investment over four years Made possible by the Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton, Paul Brown MP, today joined the Minister for Regional Development and Lands, Hon Terry Redman MLA, to officially…
$23.1 million funding to begin erosion works in Geraldton Made possible by $17.28 million from the Royalties for Regions program Works to address erosion of Beresford Foreshore in Geraldton are…
In the wake of the Federal Election The Nationals WA have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that families, businesses and communities in regional WA have a strong voice in Canberra.…
Regional pensioners will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card thanks to a further investment of $140.1 million over the next four years through the State Government’s…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA has welcomed the launch on Friday of the first round of the Premier’s Agriculture and Aquaculture Entrepreneurship Program, made possible by the State Government’s…
Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA is encouraging locals to apply for the annual Infinity Awards. Mr Waldron said the awards, which are now open, recognised successful projects in waste…
With just a week to go until polling day The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell said the seat is still within reach despite the dodgy preference deal between…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of a suicide prevention co-ordinator for the Wheatbelt. The Minister for Mental Health has confirmed the Mental Health Commission…
The National Party will develop a National Rural Generalist Pathway to address rural health’s biggest issue – lack of medical professionals in rural, regional and remote areas. Australia’s first ever…
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor John Hassell and Senate Candidate Kado Muir have welcomed a funding pledge made by Leader of The Nationals Barnaby Joyce to provide $100 million…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has welcomed a $9.78 million funding pledge from the Coalition Government to support the expansion of the Busselton-Margaret River Airport. Mr Muir said…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has called out Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop for her soft approach to securing a fairer share of GST revenue for WA. “Contrary…
Eligible volunteer emergency service Brigades, Groups and Units (BGUs) are able to apply for the Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card (ESVFC) after applications opened last week. The ESVFC is made…
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell invoiced Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison for more than $30.5 billion of WA’s lost share of GST revenue following his visit to Western…
Merredin and Hyden are set for upgrades to sports courts thanks to over $40,000 in grants through the State Government’s Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF). Announcing the grants…
Five events in the greater Avon region have secured sponsorship through the 2016/17 Royalties for Regions-funded Regional Events Scheme (RES), and Nationals MPs want you to give them a go.…
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor, John Hassell, has today invoiced each of WA’s Federal MPs and Senators more than $30.5 billion for their failure to act on the GST…
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has labelled the Federal Government’s Backpacker Tax an “abject failure” following a community forum on the issue in Manjimup today. Mr Hassell…
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has welcomed an election commitment from the federal National Party that an additional $60 million will be invested into the Mobile Black…
Innovative new ways of delivering power to rural and remote customers are being pioneered in the Esperance region. Five solar-powered, stand-alone power systems have now been installed around Esperance as…
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor has accused independent MP Dr Dennis Jensen of paying lip-service to the issue of GST distributions to Western Australia. A former member of the…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC has welcomed a State Government announcement that three Pilbara businesses will share in more than $350,000 through the defence specific round…
A Bunbury business is among metropolitan and regional businesses across Western Australia to share in more than $350,000, as part of the defence-specific round of the State Government’s Industry Facilitation…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC has welcomed news that two of the State Government’s hugely popular sporting and recreation programs – KidSport and Nature Play…
Nationals member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the news that two of the State Government’s hugely popular sporting and recreation programs – KidSport and Nature Play…
Residents in the Albany region will benefit from the State Government’s investment in water and wastewater projects. Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the announcement…
Nationals member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the news that two of the State Government’s hugely popular sporting and recreation programs – KidSport and Nature Play…
South West residents will benefit from the State Government’s investment in water and wastewater projects. Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the announcement by Water…
Country Age Pension Fuel Card Scheme to be extended Made possible by a $140.1 million investment over the next four years by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Geraldton…
Pensioners in regional WA will continue to benefit from the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, thanks to a further investment of $140.1 million over the next four years through Royalties…
The Nationals WA candidate for O’Connor John Hassell has hit out at both major parties for failing to address issues important to regional WA in the Federal Election campaign. Mr…
The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Tony Crook has launched a petition calling on the State Government to provide funding, as previously promised, towards a step-up, step-down mental health facility…
The Nationals WA have announced Bruce Rock local and Nationals WA Treasurer Lisa Cole as the Federal candidate for Durack. State President James Hayward welcomed Ms Cole to the Federal…
The Nationals WA have hit out against the Federal Government’s Backpacker Tax, and will send a team of regional champions to Canberra to fight against the controversial tax. Senate Candidate…
Construction has begun locally in Newdegate, on the first of three Doppler radars to boost weather intelligence for farm businesses and regional communities across the Wagin electorate. A $23 million…
The Geraldton Cultural Trust raised a new WA flag today, presented by Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP. The flag was…
The major parties are seeking to do a deal in an effort to lock The Nationals WA out of Federal Parliament and deny regional families, businesses and communities strong representation…
Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, has welcomed the announcement of a record $145.7 million in the 2016-17 State Budget for proven road safety initiatives over 2016-17.…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania travelled to Mount Magnet to officially open the weekend festivities at Astro Rocks Fest. “Getting out in the electorate and celebrating community events…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the allocation of a record $145.7 million for road safety initiatives in the 2016-17 State Budget. The funding…
Volunteer and retired career firefighters who are diagnosed with cancer will soon have greater access to compensation, following the introduction of a compensation bill last week. Member for the Agricultural…
Nationals MPs have welcomed an increase in expenditure through the Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) in this year’s State Budget. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge MLC and Member…
The Nationals WA have hit out at the Federal Government’s proposal to delay the controversial Backpacker Tax, calling it a “band-aid solution.” Senate candidate Kado Muir said the delay in…
The 2016-17 State Budget was been handed down by the Treasurer in State Parliament yesterday. Ms Davies said the Treasurer’s speech outlined the exceptional circumstances the State has faced over…
Albany is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Nationals Member for the…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, has today welcomed the full removal of the Port Expansion Project (PEP) charges as part…
The Goldfields-Esperance region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member for…
Western Australia’s Kimberley region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member…
A $2.2 million investment into the Bremer Bay Town Centre and Trail project, including a $1.7 million investment through the Growing Our South initiative, has been announced as part of…
The Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor, John Hassell has lashed out at Western Australia’s Federal MPs, saying they have not done enough to secure GST funding for WA. Yesterday’s State…
Across the State, Royalties for Regions will invest $651 million over four years for community support services including the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, the Emergency Service Volunteers Fuel Card,…
Across the State, Royalties for Regions will invest $651 million over four years for community support services including the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, the Emergency Service Volunteers Fuel Card,…
The electorate of Warren-Blackwood is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member…
Local MPs Mia Davies MLA and Martin Aldridge MLC have welcomed the announcement that Pingelly and Cunderdin have embraced a new model of care for older people. The innovative project,…
Nominations for the 2016 Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards are now open. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the awards encouraged, acknowledged and…
The Standing Committee on Legislation tabled its report on the Mining Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 in the Western Australian Legislative Council today. Committee member Dave Grills MLC said the report…
The service and sacrifice of WA’s Victoria Cross (VC) and George Cross recipients will be remembered with each recipient being commemorated at rest stops along the Albany and South Western…
Communities across the Mining and Pastoral Region are set to benefit from a new $16 million Western Australian Regional Film Fund, designed to drive production investment and job creation in…
The Nationals WA Senate Candidate Kado Muir has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to push ahead with its damaging Backpacker Tax, warning increases to tax rates on working holidaymakers to…
The Albany region is set to benefit from a new $16 million Western Australian Regional Film Fund, designed to drive production investment and job creation across country WA. Nationals Member…
Regional Western Australia is set to benefit from a new $16 million Regional Film Fund, designed to drive production, investment and job creation across country WA. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy…
The Nationals WA Candidate for the Senate, Kado Muir, has hit out at WA’s senators for failing to stand up for their state as the Federal Budget was revealed last…
Wheatbelt audiences will be able to enjoy a series of music tours and workshops, thanks to the State Government’s Regional Touring Boost program, funded through Royalties for Regions. Local Member…
Nationals WA Member of Parliament Paul Brown MP, is calling on Federal Minister for Human Services, Alan Tudge to remove Geraldton from consideration as a trial site for the Cashless…
Regional visitor centres are invited to apply for funding towards initiatives that will help them stay viable and adaptable in the changing tourism environment. Centres can apply to share in…
Eleven new weather stations have been installed across the State, including three new stations in the Wagin electorate providing more accurate information ahead of grain season, thanks to Royalties for…
Visitor Centres within the Goldfields region are invited to apply for State Government funding towards initiatives that will help them stay viable and adaptable in the changing tourism landscape. The…
At last weekends State Council meeting the assembled delegates of The Nationals WA unanimously endorsed Paul Brown MP to contest the seat of Geraldton at the 2017 state election. Mr…
Interested people in and around Albany are encouraged to attend a community meeting on 4 May to learn more about upcoming projects to improve the health and understanding of Oyster…
Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, is encouraging regional visitor centres to apply for funding towards initiatives which will help support regional tourism and employment, thanks to…
The Nationals WA have today announced their team of regional champions in the Agricultural Region ahead of the 2017 State Election. Leader of The Nationals WA, Terry Redman, said a…
The Nationals WA have today announced a strong and passionate team of regional champions who will take up the fight for regional WA at the Federal election. Leader of The…
The Nationals WA have today announced candidates for the Legislative Assembly seats of Bunbury, Central Wheatbelt, Geraldton, Kimberley and Moore ahead of the 2017 State Election. Leader of The Nationals…
The Nationals WA have today announced their team of regional champions in the Mining and Pastoral Region ahead of the 2017 State Election. Leader of The Nationals WA, Terry Redman,…
The Nationals WA have today announced their team of regional champions in the South West Region ahead of the 2017 State Election. Leader of The Nationals WA, Terry Redman, said…
In opening the ‘Unearth Discover Embrace’ exhibition in Pemberton on Friday 29th April, Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said he was very impressed with the quality of art displayed. “Exhibitions…
‘Walking is man’s best medicine’ – Hippocrates Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman presented a $70,000 Lotterywest cheque to the Augusta-Margaret River Shire on Friday 29th April to support a 4.3km…
“Having a two year old is like having a blender that you don’t have the top for” – Jerry Seinfeld Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman used this quote as he…
Vince Catania MLA has written to all WA Senators and his Federal Nationals Colleagues to ask them to support an amendment to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Bill 2016. “It is…
Mid West Community Chest Fund recipients announced Community projects funded by $10 million Community Chest Fund Made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry…
MS M.J. DAVIES (Central Wheatbelt — Deputy Leader of the National Party) [11.15 am]: Mr President, thank you very much. On behalf of my National Party colleagues, I have much…
Work begins on $7.8 million Collie hospital upgrade Health service to remain fully operational during building Project expected to support up to 200 jobs during construction Work is underway on…
Second round of Regional Visitor Centre Sustainability Grant Program open $4.2 million investment over three years including $1.05 million in 2016-17 Regional visitor centres are invited to apply for State…
New Sun City Christian Centre and Sun City Care complex officially opened $4.1 million complex supported by Lotterywest and the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Regional Development Minister Terry…
Seat design and colours reflect 18 months of consultation and testing Seats will be 50cm wide with cup-holders positioned on seat backs Sports fans have given the thumbs up to…
The State Government has started work on a $6.49 million suite of projects to replace 3.6 kilometres of water main between Popanyinning and Brookton. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
Increased water availability for new irrigated areas and expand existing ones Provide a boost to investment, a strengthened economy and creation of jobs A proposed irrigation scheme for the Southern…
Member for the Pilbara, Brendon Grylls MLA, has today reaffirmed his intentions to remain in State Parliament and continue to represent the families, businesses and communities of the Pilbara region.…
$5.1 million airstrip upgrade improves aircraft operations Made possible by State Government’s Royalties for Regions program The East Kimberley Regional Airport (Kununurra Airport) runway upgrade has been completed, improving safety…
Eleven new weather stations have been installed across the Western Australian Grainbelt, including three new stations in the Central Wheatbelt, providing more accurate information ahead of the grain season, thanks…
Eleven new weather stations have been installed across Western Australia, including two new stations in the Mining and Pastoral Region, providing more accurate information ahead of grain season, thanks to…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has hit out at suggestions that the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) assume control of the state’s volunteer bush fire brigades. Mr…
Local MP Mia Davies joined the Shire and over 100 locals to celebrate the official opening of the upgraded Quairading Caravan Park. The Shire has completed stage one of planned…
11 weather stations installed across the Grainbelt to boost 145 station network Made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program The Western Australian grains industry is set to…
Clubs invited to apply for $500 towards revitalising or purchasing new equipment $2m over four years for Community Sporting Club Equipment Subsidy Scheme Applications open until May 13, 2016 Sport…
$1.7 million pipeline upgrade to water supply in Shire of Corrigin 3.2km pipeline upgrade to provide a more reliable water supply People living in the Shire of Corrigin are set…
More than 60 billion litres of water saved since 2007 Part of the State Government’s Water Efficiency Management Plan program Water Minister Mia Davies has congratulated Western Australia’s top water…
For anyone stuck in Perth traffic on the way to work today, or crammed in a Transperth train, or if you find yourself fighting for space on the oval at…
A Katanning heritage project is a step closer to reality, thanks to a $2 million State Government Lotterywest windfall. The Shire of Katanning will utilise the significant grant towards the…
Government to repeal Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946 and Marketing of Potatoes Regulations 1987 WA is the only regulated potato industry remaining in Australia Western Australia’s potato industry will be…
The Nationals WA have called on both major parties to be clear and candid about their future plans for Royalties for Regions – following statements made by Premier Colin Barnett…
Geraldton put on a weekend to remember this weekend, with the Triple J One Night Stand and the Geraldton Cup being outstanding successes. Nationals WA Member for Parliament Paul Brown…
Four-year energy storage trial for residents at Alkimos Beach $6.7 million trial will examine battery storage and energy efficiency incentives The State Government today announced the start of an energy…
Vince Catania MLA member for North West Central was pleased to be in Exmouth today along with the Federal Minister for Defence the Hon Marise Payne. Minister Payne was meeting with the…
Made possible by a $15.1 million investment through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program Four new independent living units available in Woodanilling to provide suitable housing for the ageing…
The Nationals WA have put out the call for dynamic young Western Australians interested in learning more about the political world to nominate themselves for the President’s Advance Program. Developed by The…
The results are in – The Royalties for Regions funded Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) is transforming regional health and will continue to deliver benefits for many years to come!…
The Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) funded by Royalties for Regions is transforming regional health and will continue to deliver benefits for many years to come according to a recently…
Around $7 million in grants funding is made available each year by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) and Royalties for Regions. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA…
43 homes delivered in Broome and Derby under the West Kimberley Transitional Housing Program Made possible by $33 million investment through Royalties for Regions Regional Development Minister Terry Redman today…
The Royalties for Regions funded Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) is transforming regional health and will continue to deliver benefits for many years to come, according to Member for the…
The Shire of Menzies was today presented with a Lotterywest Cheque with the funds going towards a new Youth Centre for the town. Wendy Duncan MLA, presenting the cheque to…
The Nationals WA have introduced a Private Members Bill to State Parliament, aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia by 2021. State President of The…
More than $1.2 million in State Government funding will be invested into a program to create leadership and early career development opportunities for young people in country local governments. Local…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell has emphasised the importance of foreign investment as a means to unlock the untapped potential of the North West’s agriculture sector at…
The Nationals WA have introduced a Private Members Bill to State Parliament, aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia by 2021. The Nationals candidate for…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC has welcomed the launch of two new River Rangers units in the Kimberley. It was announced last week that the…
Each year around $7 million in grants funding is made available by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) and Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral…
$6.1 million facilities upgrade at The Gap and Natural Bridge Visitors to enjoy spectacular lookouts, walkway and picnic area Made possible by Royalties for Regions The $6.1 million upgrade of…
Telehealth service now used by more than 1,400 patients per month State-wide 37% increase in doctors and improved emergency care Made possible by Royalties for Regions A bold and innovative…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has taken her hat off to Northam Police Detective Sergeant Laura Russ, who was presented an Australian Police Medal (APM) by the WA…
Regional arts funding of around $7 million is made available each year by the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) and Royalties for Regions. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman…
The Nationals WA have called on both major parties to be clear and honest about their future plans for Royalties for Regions, following statements made by Premier Colin Barnett and…
Drug Aware Margaret River Pro starts this week Supported by Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions Western Australia’s South-West will be showcased to a global audience this week as the…
Development opportunities for young regional local government employees Made possible by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program More than $1.2 million in State Government funding will be invested into…
Development opportunities for young regional local government employees Made possible by the Royalties for Regions program More than $1.2 million in Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Funding will be invested…
Regional Western Australian communities will be safer and better prepared in times of emergency, thanks to a State Government initiative to install hundreds of new fire hydrants across the State. Member for…
The Liberal-National Government has allocated a further $71,034 to community groups as part of the latest round of the Road Safety Community Grants Program. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA…
Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC has officially opened the new Collie Early Education Centre. Mr Holt said that the new Royalties for Regions funded child…
A $51,243 State Government Lotterywest grant will help pave the way towards an upgrade of Nyabing’s local Memorial Park. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA presented the Lotterywest grant to…
Data hub to support innovation of new products, services and research projects Tech businesses, start-up companies and educational institutions to benefit Lands Minister Terry Redman today launched a location data…
The State Government’s KidSport program reached a significant milestone late last week, with 10,000 Aboriginal children now signed up with a local sporting or recreation club. Member for Wagin Terry…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions The Leschenault estuary is one of six waterways in the State’s South West set targeted for…
New 28,000ha business park and agricultural production zone near Mandurah The State Government today announced the first stage of a new agricultural and industrial precinct which is expected to deliver…
Six southern regional estuaries targeted for improvements in $20 million plan Made possible by Royalties for Regions Six regional estuary systems in the State’s South-West and Great Southern will be…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions Wilson Inlet and Oyster Harbour are two of six waterways in the State’s South West targeted…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions Wilson Inlet is one of six waterways in the State’s South West targeted for action under…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions Oyster Harbour is one of six waterways in the State’s South West set targeted for action…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions The Peel-Harvey estuary system is one of six waterways in the State’s South West targeted for…
Six South West regional estuaries targeted for action Made possible by Royalties for Regions Hardy Inlet is one of six waterways in the State’s South West targeted for action under…
Hydrants to be installed in 15 suburbs in Perth Hills Part of State Government’s $12.5 million, five-year program to install 2,900 extra hydrants across WA Fifteen suburbs across the Perth…
Hydrants to be installed across regional WA Part of State Government’s $12.5 million, five-year program to install 2,900 extra hydrants across the State Twenty-six regional towns and suburbs will benefit…
Local and Aboriginal-owned businesses employed for State Government pipe replacement projects in the Wheatbelt Pipeline repair work ahead of schedule as part of three-year, $32 million farmlands water supply improvement…
Greater access to priority health services for patients in the Great Southern $4.788 million investment from Royalties for Regions program Albany and surrounding areas can now meet increasing demand for…
The State Government’s KidSport program has reached a significant milestone today, with 10,000 Aboriginal children now signed up with a local sporting or recreation club. Member for Mining and Pastoral…
The KidSport program has reached a significant milestone today, with 10,000 Aboriginal children now signed up with a local sporting or recreation club. Member for North West Central Vince Catania MLA…
$150,000 to redevelop Waroona Town Oval after January bushfires $30,000 in sporting equipment grants to help three local clubs Residents in the bushfire-affected towns of Waroona and Yarloop will hopefully…
Two artworks to be selected for the Perth Stadium and Sports Precinct Artists are being invited to register their interest for the final two artwork opportunities being advertised for Perth…
10,000th Aboriginal child signs up for KidSport program $2.33 million investment so far to help Aboriginal kids join a sporting club Latest statistics show that Aboriginal children now make up…
98 units for seniors in the Peel region, including 24 under the Liberal National Government’s $560 million Social Housing Investment Package Units ready for occupancy by June 2017 Regional Cabinet…
Royalties for Regions invests $2.7 million for integrated community centre $4.3 million centre will provide social and economic benefits Hopetoun now has a modern, integrated and accessible community centre thanks…
Regional Telecommunications Project improving mobile phone coverage Muntadgin is one of the latest locations to benefit The Wheatbelt continues to gain better access to mobile telephone coverage and high-speed wireless…
The State Government has announced $3 million in grants for exporters to help boost export opportunities for Western Australia’s agricultural and food products in Asian markets. Member for Mining and Pastoral…
The State Government will implement changes to strengthen Western Australia’s public vocational education and training (VET) sector and provide enhanced training for students. Member for Mining and Pastoral region Hon…
Twelve community organisations in the Mining and Pastoral Region will share more than $71,000 in grants to deliver National Youth Week events next month. Member for Mining and Pastoral Region…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC this week moved a motion to refer the Pilbara Port Assets (Disposal) Bill 2015 to a Parliamentary Committee for further consideration…
The Nationals WA today confirmed their opposition to the sale of the Fremantle Port. Leader of The Nationals WA Terry Redman MLA and the Parliamentary National Party team stated their…
The Nationals WA today confirmed their opposition to the sale of the Fremantle Port. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the Parliamentary National Party team stated their position at…
The Nationals WA today confirmed their opposition to the sale of the Fremantle Port. Leader of The Nationals WA Terry Redman MLA and the Parliamentary National Party team stated their…
The Nationals WA today confirmed their opposition to the sale of the Fremantle Port. Leader of The Nationals WA Terry Redman MLA and the Parliamentary National Party team stated their…
The Commonwealth Government has announced details for the locations and time-frames of the 128 new and upgraded mobile phone towers being delivered across regional WA though the Mobile Black Spot Programme. The…
Ten regional communities in the Wagin electorate will benefit from a boost in mobile communications in the near future, thanks to the Royalties for Regions funded Regional Telecommunications Program (RTP)…
Nine shires and community groups in the Wagin electorate are among 73 WA organisations to share in more than $71,000 in grants, to deliver National Youth Week events next month.…
Work now complete on $17.5 million infill sewerage project in West Busselton Project allows 381 residential lots to connect to the central wastewater system The State Government’s Infill Sewerage Program…
The State Government today announced $3 million in grants for exporters to help boost export opportunities for Western Australia’s agricultural and food products in Asian markets. Agriculture and Food Minister…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania MLA and Member for Mining and Pastoral Jacqui Boydell MLC have applauded the Gascoyne community for its activism and tenacity in opposing a…
Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA is again encouraging AvonLink and MerredinLink travellers to enter a competition to win a Smart Commuter card. “The competition is about rewarding…
The Nationals WA will introduce legislation to Parliament today aimed at the creation of two additional electoral districts in Western Australia. Member for the Agricultural Region, Martin Aldridge MLC, will…
A horror weekend on WA roads has prompted Nationals WA MP Martin Aldridge to call for an urgent review of the State Government’s road safety activities. Mr Aldridge accused the…
More than 86 per cent of eligible emergency service volunteer groups across regional Western Australia have applied to receive the Royalties for Regions-funded Emergency Services Volunteer Fuel Card (ESVFC). Applications…
The Nationals WA have once again voiced their opposition in Parliament to forced local government reform, after the City of Perth Bill 2015 came before the Legislative Council this week.…
The Nationals WA have announced an all-star team to stand up for regional WA at the 2017 State Election. Leader of The Nationals WA, Terry Redman, said a strong, independent,…
Ten regional communities will benefit from a boost in mobile communications in the near future, thanks to the Mobile Black Spot Programme and Royalties for Regions. The $132 million program is…
Water Corporation has completed a $7.8 million suite of projects to improve Denham’s water supply scheme, including the construction of a new water storage tank for the town. Member for North…
West Coast Fever are taking their skills and expertise to Albany this week. Netball WA has received $9,000 from the State Government, through the Department of Sport and Recreation, for…
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC has called for the Mining Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to be referred to Parliamentary Committee to ensure it is properly…
Water is an extremely precious resource, and Hon Martin Aldridge MLC wants Mid West and Central Midlands locals to attend two upcoming public briefings on the Royalties for Regions funded…