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 pointed to industry modelling which showed the Backpacker Tax would cost far more than it would raise and demanded the Federal Government immediately scrap the…
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 Spot Programme. Mr Hassell said mobile voice and data services were needed to support the growth and prosperity of regional businesses and communities. “Improving mobile…
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 part of the restoration effort in the wake of last year’s devastating bushfires. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the…
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 Liberal Party, Dr Dennis Jensen this week called for all of WA’s Federal candidates to commit to supporting a GST floor should they be elected…
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 WA – would continue to be funded with $5 million allocated as part of the State Budget. “The State Government is really proud of these…
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 for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the investment, announced in the 2016-17 State budget last week, will help…
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 and Support Program (IFSP). Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, said Overflow Industrial Pty Ltd would receive $20,092 to purchase fibre optic…
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 by Water Minister Mia Davies that $782 million had been committed to Water Corporation projects across Western Australia, as part of the 2016-17 State Budget.…
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 WA – would continue to be funded with $5 million allocated as part of the State Budget. “The State Government is really proud of these…
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 WA – would continue to be funded with $5 million allocated as part of the State Budget. “The State Government is really proud of these…