The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government to stop attacking the hip pocket of some regional seniors after it was revealed they were being slugged $280 for what is a free medical assessment in other parts of the State. The call comes amid revelations that people over the age of 80 in some regional…
The release of the independent review into Australia’s live animal export industry, conducted by Phillip Moss AM, is an important step toward stabilising the sector, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said Western Australia was the main player in Australia’s live export industry, and the impact of disruption to the sector had had…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to accelerate an expanded rollout of antivenom stocks across regional Western Australia as the weather warms up and snakes become more active. Health spokesperson Martin Aldridge said he was pleased the Minister for Health had confirmed regional hospitals would be receiving additional antivenom stocks in light…
The release of the independent review into Australia’s live animal export industry, conducted by Phillip Moss AM, is an important step toward stabilising the sector, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said Western Australia was the main player in Australia’s live export industry, and the impact of disruption to the sector had had…
The Nationals WA have held talks with the Federal Agriculture Minister in Canberra, encouraging him to come to Western Australia as soon as possible to meet with sheep producers and live exporters. Spokesperson for agriculture Colin de Grussa and Roe MP Peter Rundle, whose electorate is home to the highest concentration of sheep producers in…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the opening of the new Karratha Health Campus, a project made entirely possible by Royalties for Regions. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell attended today’s opening and said the $207.15 million facility was testament to The Nationals’ aggressive regional development agenda while in Government from 2008-17. “Mark McGowan and Kevin Michel may have cut…
Starting Sunday, Leader Mia Davies and the entire Nationals WA team will spend three days in the Pilbara as part of the Party’s Regional Cabinet series. Ms Davies said the team would hold community engagement forums and meetings in Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Port and South Hedland. “I look forward to bringing the entire Nationals team…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to introduce “right to repair” legislation, which would require manufacturers to provide consumers with genuine replacement parts, tools and repair documentation. Spokesperson for agriculture Colin de Grussa said that big tech companies and manufacturers in the agricultural industry were making it increasingly more difficult for consumers…
Members and supporters of The Nationals WA gathered in Manjimup over the weekend to convene their annual State Conference. Joined by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Senators Bridget McKenzie and Matt Canavan, the Party faithful spent the weekend debating motions put forward by Branch representatives, and enjoying the hospitality of the Manjimup community. A…
The Nationals WA will seek to make the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) mandatory in designated dangerous rock fishing areas after a motion was successfully passed at the party’s State Conference in Manjimup. Member for the South West Colin Holt said the issue was of particular concern along the south coast of Western Australia,…