The Nationals WA welcome the State Government’s announcement the agriculture sector, primary producers and processors are considered essential industries in response to COVID-19 but say more clarity is needed for workers and businesses across the entire food and fibre supply chain. Spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa said The Nationals WA wrote to the Minister…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has congratulated the Minister for Water for finally realising water security in the regions is an important issue and funding three water supply projects. Mr de Grussa said today’s announcement of $210,000 for projects in the Shires of Kulin, Dumbleyung and Ravensthorpe was an important…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has welcomed today’s announcement officially declaring water deficiency in Grass Patch. Water deficiency was also declared in the Jerramungup North area, and water will begin to be carted to the two locations from tomorrow. Mr de Grussa said he was relieved the farmers in…
The Minister for Water continues to demonstrate his complete lack of common sense, refusing to allow access to a dam for fear it will become empty of water. Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa continued questioning the Minister in Parliament this week to ascertain why the Government continued to lock out desperate farmers…
Questioning in Parliament has revealed the Minister for Water has blocked access to vital water supplies in Grass Patch, despite there still being over four million litres of water in the dam. Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa said he was staggered to discover there was still that much water in the dam,…
The Nationals WA have welcomed a commitment by Main Roads to revise the public holiday curfews associated with the movement of heavy agricultural vehicles around Easter and Christmas. Agricultural spokesperson Colin de Grussa said there had been great angst among the agricultural sector when they became aware of the public holiday curfews. “While the State…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa has sounded the alarm regarding planned animal activism activity at the Perth Royal Show’s opening weekend. Mr de Grussa said he was deeply concerned to learn criminal activists will be protesting at one of the state’s most significant family events that attracts hundreds of thousands of people…
The Nationals WA have written to all major supermarket chains in WA seeking an explanation for the current egg shortage and requesting further information on supermarket pricing decisions and auditing and traceability processes. Agricultural spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC said the letter was prompted following regular meetings with WA egg producers. “Egg producers are deeply…
The Nationals WA are calling on the Minister for Agriculture to refer the Agricultural Produce Commission Amendment Bill 2019 to the Legislative Council Standing Committee on Legislation. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said the Minister’s introduction of the Bill earlier this month was premature and further consultation with industry was required. “The Bill introduces a…
The Nationals WA have used the Parliament to call on the McGowan Labor Government to immediately take action in response to overwhelming job losses and rife mental health concerns plaguing the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa yesterday moved a motion regarding the significant adverse impact machinery of…