Labor backflips on drone law review
The Nationals WA have criticised the McGowan Labor Government for retreating from a previous commitment to review drone legislation in Western Australia. Agricultural spokesperson Colin de Grussa raised the issue…
Nats demand an explanation from Racing Minister after mass resignations
The Nationals WA are demanding an explanation from the Racing and Gaming Minister after all five members of the Thoroughbred Racing Committee (TRC) resigned en masse. Racing and gaming spokesperson…
Less money for prescribed burning leaves South West vulnerable
South West communities will be at a higher risk of bushfire next summer amid revelations this year’s prescribed burning program has suffered due to McGowan Government budget cuts. Questions by…
Nats call for inquiry into doomed Albany wave energy project
The Nationals WA have again called for a Parliamentary inquiry into Labor’s failed Albany wave energy project to ensure the gross waste of taxpayer funds isn’t repeated. Energy spokesperson Terry…
Davies joins International Women’s Day celebrations at Merredin
The Nationals WA Leader and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies was in Merredin today to open the third International Women’s Day event at Cummins Theatre. Ms Davies, who joined…
Davies urges Premier to take up Nats’ payroll tax relief plan
The Nationals WA have again called on the McGowan Government to lift the payroll tax eligibility threshold in light of WA’s worst unemployment figures in almost two decades. In November…
Nats Welcome Federal Move Towards Right to Repair
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s moves towards introducing right to repair legislation in Australia. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said the Federal Government’s consultation paper – which…
Labor accused of “stitch up” over Albany wave energy project
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of a stitch up over the Albany wave energy project, which new figures show has created zero local jobs. Energy spokesperson Terry…
Labor votes against inquiry into iron ore contracts – again
The McGowan Government has again voted against a push by The Nationals WA to have a Parliamentary inquiry into legacy iron ore State Agreements. Leader Mia Davies moved an amendment…
Labor’s Geraldton hospital upgrade will face pressure after just two years: Nats
The Nationals WA have again questioned the McGowan Government’s ability to provide long-term solutions and adequate health services in Geraldton after a document revealed Labor’s planned hospital upgrade would fail to meet…