Leader’s address at The Nationals WA State Conference 2021
Kaya Wanju. Can I acknowledge the Ballardong people of the Noongar Nation and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and thank Deb Moody for her warm welcome…
Labor Government missing in action for State’s $11 billion ag sector
The Opposition has blasted Labor’s failure to act to avoid ships carrying millions-of-dollars of essential agricultural and mining machinery as well as other goods being diverted to the east coast.…
Labor must spend some of its eye-watering surplus to help reignite events industry
Shadow Tourism and Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to work with the Federal Government to find immediate financial solutions for small businesses caught up by…
Labor has dropped the ball again on COVID preparedness
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government for dropping the ball on WA’s COVID-19 preparedness, with new figures showing a concerning downward trend in usage of the SafeWA app. Opposition…
Labor fails to play the long game to protect and support events industry
Shadow Minister for Tourism and Commerce Vince Catania has described Labor’s disregard for the events industry as ‘short-sighted’, stating tourism and hospitality industries and related small businesses deserved as much…
Labor’s lack of attention towards tourism industry shows disregard for business operators and regional WA
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has described Labor responses to Budget Estimates questions relating to tourism as ‘disappointing and bordering on irresponsible while failing to address key areas in…
Regions need to be heard
‘Not on our Agenda’ – the words repeated ad nauseam by Premier McGowan and Labor in relation to electoral reform prior to the March State election, which ultimately resulted in…
Labor’s attack on regional representation continues
The Opposition said today’s report by the Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform is another nail in the coffin for fair representation for regional WA in the State’s Parliament. Opposition…
Jurien Bay Marina funding decision stinks
The State Government’s failure to fix the Jurien Bay Marina to avoid regular fish kills is negligent and appalling according to Member for Moore and Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love.…
Budget fails to address regional worker and accommodation shortages
Shadow Minister for Commerce, Tourism, and Government Accountability and Member for North West Central Vince Catania has described the State Budget as ‘disappointing and deficient in some key areas in…