The Nationals WA say testing for COVID-19 needs to be drastically ramped up in Western Australia if the Labor Government is serious about loosening travel restrictions. Figures released by the Health Minister after questions were raised in Parliament by The Nationals WA show tests are remarkably low, particularly in the regions, with some recording zero…
The Nationals WA say the State Government has left too many regional businesses in the dark about their immediate futures following the release of its phase two COVID-19 recovery plan. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the easing of several restrictions from next Monday but called on the Premier to provide greater certainty to regional communities that…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a stimulus package to be launched at the same time. Leader Mia Davies MLA said the Government’s post-COVID-19 roadmap would need to be backed up with…
The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader Mia Davies said recent comments by Water Minister Dave Kelly that water bill relief was not being considered would be another blow to regional operators…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has launched a new ‘Local Hero’ small grants program to help support local community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate. Ms Davies said that in her role as the local State Member she was always pleased to support groups and the new program would offer small but meaningful…
Parents and families with children returning to boarding school this week remain concerned about the restrictions on students’ movements once back at school say The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the news most boarding students could return to school after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions was welcome but said one of the conditions had…
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 Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said The Nationals WA had written to the State Government requesting cardholders with unspent value at the end…
Students attending regional residential and agricultural colleges are still waiting for advice from the State Government on a return date as all other schools commence today, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said while thousands of children return to classrooms across the State this morning following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, many in…
Dealing with COVID-19 has required The Nationals WA to take a different approach in its dealings with Government. However, as party leader Mia Davies points out, the main game of The Nationals – to fight for regional WA – hasn’t changed. In an Opinion Editorial published in The West Australian today, Ms Davies talks about…
The 2020 Community Stewardship Grants are now open for community-based projects that help conserve, restore, rehabilitate or enhance a local natural area, conserve WA’s biodiversity and maintain or build the capability of NRM community groups across the State. Local Member Mia Davies MLA has encouraged local groups to get their applications ready, and invited them…