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 has backed the State Government’s plan and encouraged constituents to have their say. “I am well aware that drug and alcohol abuse are big concerns…
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 and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said he supported the introduction of the Sentencing Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 into State Parliament. “This Bill proposes to…
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 increase the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly. The reform, which would see an additional two seats added to the State’s lower house, was…
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 MLC said the important service was another initiative of the $14.9 million Western Australian Meth Strategy announced in this year’s State Budget. “Meth is…
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 Western Australia. Whilst Treasurer of Western Australia, Christian Porter blamed the then Labor Federal Government for draining billions of dollars from the state budget after…
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 their longstanding efforts to upgrade the Recreation Centre which is used as a cultural and a sporting venue. “This funding will allow upgrades including the…
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 Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) is part of the State Government’s $24 million investment over four years in regional culture and arts through the Creative Regions…
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 Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) is part of the State Government’s $24 million investment over four years in regional culture and arts through the Creative Regions…
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 Regional Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) is part of the State Government’s $24 million investment over four years in regional culture and arts through the…