Liberal Party election costings, released less than three days from polling day, have revealed what many suspected – the Liberals’ election promises are based on a massive 40 per cent cut to Royalties for Regions. Last night, the Liberal Party confirmed at ten minutes to midnight what the Labor Party have been saying for…
The Liberal Party’s election costings, released less than three days from polling day, have finally revealed what many suspected – that the Liberals’ election promises are based on a massive 40 per cent cut to Royalties for Regions. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC slammed the proposed cuts noting the clear…
The Nationals WA are committed to establishing world class mountain bike trails, hubs and events in regional Western Australia if re-elected on March 11. Under the plan, a $24 million Regional Mountain Bike Trails and Events Fund would be funded through Royalties for Regions to support planning and delivery of new and improved trails across…
The commitment by the Liberal Premier, Colin Barnett, to fund a road from Balladonia to Walpole has caused consternation in the Goldfields according to Nationals candidate for Kalgoorlie, Tony Crook. “I am bewildered as to where this proposal has come from – it is totally out of the blue,” Mr Crook said. “It is almost…
The Nationals WA have outlined an innovative plan to reduce juvenile crime and build safer communities in regional WA. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the plan went beyond policing, with an emphasis on fostering stronger families and developing region-specific programs tailored to reintegrate young offenders back into the community.…
WA Labor will destroy Royalties for Regions by redirecting funding into programs that should be funded under normal Government expenditure. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said WA Labor were already proposing to make changes to the hugely successful Royalties for Regions program that would undermine the program’s fundamental purpose. “WA…
The Nationals WA will invest $42 million to fast track broadband technologies to ensure businesses and communities across regional WA have access to fast, reliable internet if re-elected on March 11. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said The Nationals WA weren’t satisfied with the level of coverage or technology currently…
WA Labor will kill Royalties for Regions by redirecting funding into programs that should be funded under normal Government expenditure. Leader of The Nationals Brendon Grylls said WA Labor were already proposing to make changes to the hugely successful Royalties for Regions program that would undermine the fundamental purpose of why the program was established. “WA…
The Nationals WA have today called out the major parties for their city-centric focus during last night’s Channel 7 Leaders Debate. President of The Nationals WA James Hayward said he was disappointed yet unsurprised that both Mark McGowan and Colin Barnett failed to raise or a single issue relating to regional WA throughout the entire…
The Nationals WA will provide 100 per cent tax relief rebate for residential workers in designated mining communities if returned to Government at the State election. Announced recently by The Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls MLA, The Nationals’ ‘Live where you work’ policy will see employers that utilise a residential workforce rewarded by providing a…