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 tax working holidaymakers 32.5 per cent from the first dollar earned to 19 per cent. “It’s still not ideal, but it’s better than what was…
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 recognise the outstanding contribution of owners, volunteers, professionals and organisations working to promote and conserve WA’s cultural heritage. Ms Davies said the awards showcased the…
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 status in 2017. Central Wheatbelt MP, Mia Davies MLA, said there had been a detailed development and selection process. “Barriers that used to prevent principals…
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 to maintain and improve York Town Hall and Cummins Theatre to ensure they can continue to deliver professional performing arts programs,” Ms Davies said. The…
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, by Euan Ferguson AFSM. Mr Waldron said many of the recommendations from the Ferguson Inquiry were already being implemented ahead of the 2016 bushfire season.…
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 National Police Remembrance Day was held on 29 September, with services taking place throughout the State and across Australia. “National Police Remembrance Day is a…