The Nationals WA have pledged to immediately reintroduce the Farm and Pastoral Water Rebate scheme if returned to Government at the State election. Leader Mia Davies said returning the two funding programs, worth $20 million, would assist farmers and pastoralists improve water security and reduce reliance on costly scheme water. “The Farm and Pastoral Water…
Country pools will benefit from Royalties for Regions funding to help with maintenance and upgrades thanks to a new election commitment made by The Nationals WA today. Leader Mia Davies said the $15 million Community Pools Revitalisation Program would roll out over five years and provide grants up to $35,000 for Local Government to assist…
A new election commitment launched by The Nationals WA will provide regional community organisations and businesses opportunities to access small and medium grants from Royalties for Regions. Leader Mia Davies announced The Nationals WA would return the Regional Grants Scheme and the Community Chest as part of an $85 million Royalties for Regions-funded grant program in Geraldton…
The Nationals WA have unveiled a significant commitment to expand living for seniors in Kalgoorlie by co-funding another 60 independent living units (ILUs) at Pringle Village. Leader Mia Davies and candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen made the $9 million announcement at Pringle Village today alongside board members of Goldfields Masonic Homes Inc. “Our commitment will…
Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen has warned a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) trial mooted for the Goldfields needs associated wraparound services before its introduction if it’s to be successful. Mrs Olsen said while she supported the concept of a BDR stretching from Kalgoorlie to outlying Goldfields communities, support and education programs needed to…
The Nationals WA have rejected the Liberal Party’s position Royalties for Regions and say neither major party can be trusted to deliver the regional development program. “Regional voters deserve better than the two major Perth-based political parties pretending they care about Royalties for Regions just before an election,” Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies…
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne says the Labor Government’s policy on the run in relation to the Hedland Buy-back Scheme is a complete farce. Mr Bourne said the decision by Ports Minister Alannah MacTiernan to impose a $13,450 levy on ship operators carrying iron ore defies all logic. “Minister MacTiernan has shirked…
Nationals WA candidate for the Kimberley Millie Hills has warned a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the region needs associated wraparound services before its introduction in May this year. Mrs Hills said while she supported the concept of a BDR, support and education programs needed to be incorporated into the two-year trial if it were…
The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne has called on the Labor Government a consultation report on the West End to ensure the Port Hedland Voluntary Buy-back Scheme be transparent. Mr Bourne said the Labor Government had announced $89 million towards the buy-back scheme in the December Mid Year Budget Review to allow property…
The Nationals WA have added five regional champions to contest the important Upper House Agricultural and Mining and Pastoral Regions at the upcoming 2021 State election. Northampton account manager, father and self-professed ‘farmer’s husband’ Rob Horstman joins the Agricultural Region ticket, supporting MPs Colin de Grussa and Martin Aldridge, City of Greater Geraldton Councillor Natasha…