Member for the South West Colin Holt says the government’s failure to include the planned Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in the recent WA Recovery Plan is a missed opportunity. “It appears the City of Busselton will see very little out of the recent $252.3m stimulus package for the South West but this project – the…
Member for the South West Colin Holt says the Police Minister’s failure to do her sums over authorised officer numbers has jeopardised the safety of communities across the South West. In Parliament this week, The Nationals WA highlighted the shortfall of police in regional Western Australia had coincided with a rise in violent crime across…
Member for South West region Colin Holt MLC has announced he will step down at the upcoming 2021 State election. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies thanked Mr Holt for his significant contribution to the Party and Parliament saying his work ethic and approach to public life was appreciated and greatly respected. “Colin Holt’s…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to finally stand up for WA racing and provide a stimulus package that will help the sector recover from the impact of COVID-19. Racing and gaming spokesperson Colin Holt said regional clubs and tracks had to cut their programs because of the restrictions in movement and…
After repeated requests from The Nationals WA, the Labor Government has finally announced it will invest $16 million over four years into the WA Screen Fund, previously known as the Western Australian Regional Film Fund. The Nationals’ culture and the arts spokesperson Colin Holt, a key figure in developing the Creative Regions program funded by…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to relax its COVID-19 restrictions and help stimulate local economies by allowing wineries and producers to serve tastings without a meal. Member for South West Colin Holt said many small wine producers were frustrated they could not kick-start their cellar door businesses because of the strict…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year. Member for the South West, Colin Holt said The Nationals WA had written to the State Government requesting cardholders with unspent value at the end…
Labor continues to trash Royalties for Regions with its move today to vote against a motion of support for the ground-breaking rural investment program Since 2017, the Labor Government has ravaged RfR, denying small businesses, workers and families much-needed support to grow their communities. Member for South West Colin Holt today moved a motion in…
The Nationals WA Member for South West Colin Holt says the Premier needs to arrive in Albany later this week with a $25,000 cheque to fix a funding shortfall in the city’s 2020 Anzac Day commemorations. Mr Holt is calling on the Labor Government to cover expenses associated with extending the city’s renowned April 25…
The Nationals WA are supporting calls from the WA dairy industry for the major supermarkets and processors to immediately return an extra 5c per litre of milk to the farm gate. Member for the South West Colin Holt, whose electorate is home to the majority of WA’s dairy industry, said the dairy sector was in…