Nats condemn guerrilla tactics of animal activists
The Nationals WA have condemned the latest attempt by vigilante animal activists to harass and intimidate West Australian farmers. Leader Mia Davies said the publication of an “attack map” listing…
Nats re-issue call for inquiry into iron ore agreements
The Nationals WA have again called on the McGowan Government to hold a Parliamentary inquiry into legacy State Agreements amid allegations BHP owes taxpayers up to $300 million in unpaid…
Nats want a review date on Pilbara liquor bans
The Nationals WA have called on the Director of Liquor Licensing to announce a review date for the incoming Pilbara liquor restrictions. Deputy leader and local MP Jacqui Boydell said…
Community Resource Centre (CRC) uncertainty continues under Labor
Regional communities across WA may have sighed with relief after the State Government reversed plans to slash funding to Community Resource Centres (CRC) earlier last year, however this may be…
“One size fits all” approach to Pilbara alcohol problems won’t work
The Nationals WA have rebuked the Director of Liquor Licensing’s attempt to curb alcohol abuse in the Pilbara, questioning whether the “one size fits all” approach will achieve harm reduction…
Time for Premier to rein in Kelly
Premier Mark McGowan must step in and put an end to his Fisheries Minister’s reckless plot to nationalise the local rock lobster industry, according to The Nationals WA. Fisheries spokesperson…
McGowan Government lost in space on WA agency investment
The Nationals WA have labelled the loss of Australia’s first space agency to South Australia as a major missed opportunity by both the State Government and WA’s Federal MPs. Science,…
WA’s bumbling prisons minister inexplicably survives Cabinet reshuffle
The Nationals WA have slammed the Premier’s decision to retain Fran Logan as Corrective Services Minister in today’s Cabinet reshuffle. Corrective services spokesperson Terry Redman said Minister Logan had lost…
Surgeries cancelled following health crisis in Mid West
Geraldton Regional Hospital spent 21 days under code yellow conditions in the past three months, highlighting the acute shortage of beds at the overstretched facility. The Nationals WA health spokesperson…
Labor’s Putinesque move to seize control of rock lobster fishery raises alarm
The Nationals WA have slammed the McGowan Government’s Putinesque move to seize a commercial stake in WA’s western rock lobster fishery. Fisheries spokesperson Colin de Grussa attended an industry meeting…