Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney today welcomed the Sinosteel purchase of the intellectual property of Oakajee Port and Rail Project, and the Jack Hills iron ore resource. “Firstly, I’d like to thank Mitsubishi for the work and money they put into this project from when the former Carpenter Labor Government awarded them the project in July…
The announcement by Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) stating that the company are considering constructing a processing plant on the outskirts of Geraldton is welcomed by Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney. “It’s great that Geraldton has the necessary infrastructure to support such commercial operations to ensure the industry can continue to grow and develop whilst delivering…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says valiant Mid West volunteers and paramedics are bearing the brunt of the State Government’s inability to provide adequate ED services at Geraldton Hospital. Questions asked in Parliament by The Nationals WA revealed there were 44 occasions of ambulance ramping at the hospital’s emergency department between January and September this…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has accused the Fisheries Minister of ignoring the commercial western rock lobster industry following his failed bid to take 17 per cent of the catch quota from fishers earlier this year. Mr Blayney said industry wanted to negotiate solutions to unresolved issues including long-term fishing licence security and delays in…
The recent roll out of body cameras for Midwest police has been welcomed by local Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney but he continues to urge the Government to provide more police resources for the region. “I’m glad body cameras for police have now been rolled out in Geraldton as they will go a long way…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the McGowan Government to outline how much of the $5 million Government funding aimed to reduce violent and aggressive behaviour in hospitals will be allocated to Geraldton Hospital. Mr Blayney questioned the Minister for Health in Parliament earlier this week after The Nationals WA revealed there has…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is unimpressed with the reply he received from the Minister for Housing in response to questions he put to the Government in Parliament last week regarding vacant public housing in Spalding. “It is critical that houses in Spalding are not left uninhabitable because such carelessness will be detrimental to the…
The Nationals WA have again condemned the Government for its inability to curb high regional airfares in Geraldton after a forum with tourism operators and business owners earlier this month highlighted the community’s prolonged dismay regarding this issue. Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney said the community felt sidelined and forgotten by a Government that continued…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Government for their lacklustre performance in ensuring public housing in Geraldton is adequately maintained and available to people in need. “It’s ridiculous that we have 48 vacant public housing properties in Spalding,” Mr Blayney said. “There should not be any vacant public housing properties in Geraldton…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on State Minister for Heath Roger Cook to increase dialysis chairs at Geraldton Regional Hospital arguing that the McGowan Government need to start making regional health services a priority. Mr Blayney was disappointed with the Minister’s response that there are “no plans to expand the number of dialysis…