Author: Colin Holt
President of The Nationals WA, Colin Holt has questioned the impact the new Resources Super Profits Tax will have on regional WA, saying this is another tax grab from Canberra.
Mr Holt said the Henry the tax review ‘elephant’ is finally out in the open and The Nationals WA have again questioned if ... (06-May)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has told concerned pensioners across the South West and country WA not to worry as the Country Age Pensioner Fuel Card will continue.
“The aged pensioner fuel card is an important policy and a number of people have been contacting my offic... (23-Apr)
Author: Colin Holt
“Will giving Canberra more money from State coffers really lead to greater health outcomes in regional WA?” This is the question posed by The Nationals WA Party President Colin Holt
“If the answer is categorically yes, then we should immediately sign the deal with the Federal Government.... (19-Apr)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ Member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has called on all volunteer groups in the region to make sure they apply for the Federal Governments 2010 Volunteer Grants.
“Volunteers are often the unsung heroes of our communities, often being the social glue of the communities ... (08-Apr)
Author: Colin Holt
This weekend the Great Southern City of Albany will provide the backdrop for The Nationals WA 2010 Annual State Conference.
State President Colin Holt said he was looking forward to showcasing the Party, its elected Members, Federal candidates and delegates in this important Federal election year.
... (23-Mar)
Author: Colin Holt
The Nationals will today commence a new television advertising campaign calling on Western Australian’s to demand their fair share at the upcoming Federal Election.
State President of The Nationals WA Colin Holt said regional areas in WA have been underrepresented in Federal Parliament for too long... (15-Mar)
Author: Colin Holt
With the ACDC tour finished, Nationals’ member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has called on the State Government to remember the Coalfields Highway at budget time to ensure it does not become a highway to hell.
“I have written to Minister O’Brien stressing to him the vital role the... (12-Mar)
Author: Colin Holt
Western Australian State President of The Nationals Colin Holt wants South Australian’s to back Karlene Maywald and The Nationals in the State Election.
“With the Election result looking very close, The South Australia Nats have a genuine opportunity to achieve the balance of power and rep... (12-Mar)
Author: Colin Holt
In a recent speech to the West Australian Legislative Council, Colin Holt, Member for the South West, made an arithmetic faux pas. He was updating the House on the Margaret River Cow Parade after he attended the recent launch of this international art event.
“I was telling the house that... (05-Mar)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has congratulated local Albany builder Pinelock on securing a State contract to construct 19 homes across the southern half of regional WA under the Royalties for Regions program.
“It is great to see the Essential Worker Housing program, a... (10-Feb)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has welcomed the Standing Committee into Environment and Public Affairs report and findings into the Infill Sewage program, but has called for Regional WA to not be forgotten.
The deferral of the infill program causes ongoing problems and ... (04-Feb)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has called on the Albany Community to pull together to help, the Albany Food Bank to secure much needed equipment.
“I recently visited the Albany Food Bank and saw first-hand the fantastic work the staff and volunteers do. They are an... (08-Jan)
Author: Colin Holt
State President of The Nationals WA, Colin Holt has welcomed the recent announcement of a significant Gold reserve found as a result of the Royalties for Regions „Exploration Incentive Scheme‟.
Beadell Resources has been investigating land holdings 750km North East of Kalgoorlie, made possible thro... (17-Dec)
Author: Colin Holt
Member for the South West Hon. Colin Holt has welcomed the Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls’ announcement that Royalties for Regions has committed to fund the construction of two new telecommunication base stations in the Blackwood Valley. The towers will be built at Balingup and Qu... (07-Dec)
Author: Colin Holt
Nationals’ Member for the South West Region Hon. Colin Holt has congratulated all involved in the massive success of the domestic one-day cricket match which took place on Saturday at Hands Oval.
“It is terrific to see world class sportsman gracing our fields in regional Western Australia, and I ... (07-Dec)