The Nationals WA oppose the changes made by Facebook to restrict Australian residents from accessing news content. The decision by Facebook to unilaterally remove important Government information, including the Bureau of Meteorology and the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services place a restriction on important and potentially life-saving advice and reduces transparency. The censorship…
Community-based women’s health care clinics across regional WA will receive a much-needed funding boost if The Nationals WA form Government after the State election. Leader Mia Davies announced plans to establish a Regional Women’s Health and Wellbeing Fund, worth $15 million, while visiting the Hedland Well Women’s Centre today, alongside candidate for the Pilbara Scott…
Comments attributed to State President Steve Blyth: The Nationals WA take claims of bullying and harassment extremely seriously. The State Executive immediately engaged a Human Resources Consultant to meet with the Party leadership and the Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC after she raised claims of bullying and harassment within the party late last year. At the…
The Nationals WA have warned regional voters to look beyond the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic when heading to the ballot box this March. Leader Mia Davies said the introduction of electoral reform legislation, or one-vote-one-value, in the Upper House was a real risk and would give the Perth-based political party power to scrap Royalties…
The Nationals WA will commit $140 million to enhance mental health service delivery in the regions and conduct an urgent review of WA’s mental health network to identify gaps and prioritise future spending. Leader Mia Davies announced the policy today which was developed in consultation with mental health stakeholders. “The Nationals WA believe all patients,…
The Nationals WA have committed to roll out drone technology across regional WA to give emergency services volunteers the latest equipment to assist with search and rescue and firefighting efforts. Leader Mia Davies announced The Nationals emergency services policy, worth $12.1 million, in Geraldton today alongside local MP Ian Blayney. Ms Davies said the centrepiece…
The Nationals WA have promised to deliver more qualified childcare workers in regional areas to address the skills shortage and support high quality early childhood education. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals WA will immediately lift an exemption which prevents childcare workers in regional areas from accessing discounted course fees through the State Government’s Lower…
The Nationals WA will establish an Aged Care Housing Fund to support the construction of more seniors housing and independent living units in regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Leader Mia Davies announced the commitment in Kalbarri today, alongside North West Central MP Vince Catania, and said the fund would allow…
Establishing an independent advocacy group for St John Ambulance volunteers, delivering more community paramedics to the regions, and ensuring small sub-centres have access to the latest vehicles and equipment will be key priorities for The Nationals WA if elected in March. The $40 million commitment was announced by Leader Mia Davies and health spokesperson Martin…
Refurbishing Norman House to grow the capacity of Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) and provide a launch pad to help people transition into permanent housing will be a priority if The Nationals WA form government at the March election. The Nationals WA candidate for Albany Delma Baesjou today announced that $2 million from Royalties for…