The Nationals WA have expressed concerns over the Labor Government’s GP Urgent Care Clinic Network with recent data collected showing the cost of the 2019 initiative failing to reflect any significant results. In September last year, the State Government announced the 18-month pilot program as a commitment to ease pressure on busy hospital emergency departments…
In a follow-up to last year’s concerning discovery of reduced doctor availability at regional hospitals, regional patients are still suffering a lack of access to emergency care and treatment. The Nationals WA Health spokesperson Martin Aldridge recently questioned the Labor Government to determine if there had been any improvement to the shocking finding in 2019…
Amendments steered through the Legislative Council by The Nationals WA will ensure greater transparency and accountability in a new WA fund to foster health research and innovation. The Nationals WA health spokesperson Martin Aldridge pushed for the changes amid concerns about the controls on the administration of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Account.…
The Nationals WA have raised concerns with the State Government regarding recently introduced intrastate travel restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said despite the publication of the Prohibition on Regional Travel Directions last week, several grey areas had emerged which required clarification. “While we welcome regional travel restrictions to slow…
The Nationals WA will fight to protect the State’s Future Fund as the Labor Government continues its push to raid a program designed to benefit future generations. Health spokesperson, the Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has confirmed he will seek amendments to legislation to protect the fund from Labor’s clutches. ‘It is the aim of the…
The State Government has clarified the Water Corporation policy in relation to charging water consumption of those impacted by bushfire this summer following questions by The Nationals WA. Member for the Agricultural Region and former firefighter Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC recently confirmed arrangements for affected customers which will come as a fortunate turn for many…
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has today completed its passage through the Legislative Council before returning to the Legislative Assembly next week for further consideration of amendments. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge, who supported the carriage of the historic legislation, welcomed the improvements that better recognise the difficulty in delivering end of…
4 November 2019 The Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon Martin Aldridge MLC as the inaugural shed Patron. Bindoon Men’s Shed Inc. President Mr Garry Gibellini said the arrangement would commence from 1 November 2019 for an ongoing term. “The shed members have recently considered the benefit of having…
The Nationals WA welcome today’s announcement to further invest in regional palliative care services ahead of a debate commencing next week on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill. Health spokesperson Hon Martin Aldridge MLC says any increase in healthcare is welcome in rural communities but is concerned the State Government’s announcement of more palliative support is…
The Nationals WA are concerned the safety of communities across the State has been jeopardised by the McGowan Government’s failure to provide enough regional police officers. Questioning by The Nationals WA spokesperson for Police and Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has revealed there are 95 unfilled positions in rural police districts. “It is unacceptable…