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 with patient, community and health sector expectations. The $58 million commitment announced by Leader Mia Davies with candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen in the Goldfields…
The Nationals WA recognise agriculture and other primary industries are a vital part of the State’s economy that needs an appropriately skilled workforce. By investing in primary industry education in our schools we are developing the next generation of experts and practitioners. Failure to do this successfully may hinder the sector’s ability to respond to…
Western Australia’s coastline stretches for more than 20,000km and is home to approximately 80% of our population, as well as being where roughly 80% of our tourism activity occurs. Our coastline is a diverse, dynamic and often fragile environment that is exposed to a number of threats and pressures. Erosion, rising sea levels, population growth,…
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 March. Leader Mia Davies said the policy reflected her party’s long-standing position to make ag-ed more prominent and ensure WA remains at the forefront of…
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 production and jobs. The zone is intended for shellfish farming and will pave the way for an estimated 200 jobs. “Western Australia’s wild fish catch…
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) were endorsed to run in the preselection, which is the first of its kind to be tried by any political party in Western Australia. Leader…
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 detailed Corrective Actions Report to the Shire of Dundas after a recent road audit, including a directive to remove the metal camels from the Coolgardie…
The Nationals WA believe all patients, no matter where they live, deserve access to world class health care. The Nationals WA will continue their longstanding commitment to investing in the health and wellbeing of regional Western Australians by establishing a State Rural Health Commissioner if the Party is returned to government in 2021. Background: In…
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 luring people – particularly interstate FIFO workers, to invest in regional WA – something The Nationals WA have been calling on the Labor Government to…
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 coveted seat, The Nationals WA have put that responsibility in the hands of the regional city’s constituents. Our Albany Community Preselection is something different. But…