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Commonwealth and State must assist regional WA tourism recovery

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies23 April 2020

Regional WA’s tourism sector is on life support and requires urgent Federal and State Government intervention to survive, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said COVID-19 had devastated the State’s tourism sector, costing thousands of jobs and wiping billions of dollars from the WA economy. “Travel restrictions, while necessary to prevent the spread…

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Funding for flights welcome but regional communities still stranded

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies17 April 2020

The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of Federal funding to underpin regional flight schedules but say more will need to be done to ensure communities have adequate access to essential air services during COVID-19 restrictions. Leader Mia Davies said while the $165 million bailout for Qantas and Virgin announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael…

Government must waive ‘toilet tax’ for struggling businesses

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies16 April 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to immediately remove the Water Corporation service fee paid by businesses with multiple major sewerage fixtures – such as toilets or urinals – within a property. Leader Mia Davies said the ‘toilet tax’ required regional caravan parks, hotels, motels, restaurants and cafes to pay significant fees…

Western Australia needs tenancy rescue package now

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies16 April 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to follow the lead of NSW, Victoria and Queensland to provide greater assistance to property owners and renters caught in COVID-19 tenancy turmoil. Leader Mia Davies said the Premier needed to follow the example set by his interstate counterparts and deliver a relief package to cover…

Lack of flights putting health of regional patients at risk

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies16 April 2020

The Nationals WA say help must be found quickly for regional patients needing treatment in Perth who are left without flight options as a result of Qantas and Virgin reducing Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) services. In Parliament today Leader Mia Davies raised concerns that significant cuts to flight schedules are impacting those needing to travel…

Regional WA needs assurance on readiness for COVID-19 fight

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies2 April 2020

The Nationals WA are seeking assurances from the State Government that regional health services and workforces are resourced for the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said she was concerned regional hospitals, general practitioners and vital health staff were not yet resourced to cope with demands of patients seeking testing and treatment for COVID-19. “Before…

Federal freight funding a great outcome for WA fisheries and agriculture

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies1 April 2020

The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $170 million package to support our fisheries, seafood and agriculture markets. Leader Mia Davies said the funding would help restore trade for Australia’s most valuable fishery – western rock lobster – which would feature on the first flight of produce departing Australia in coming…

Regional communities need full details of new travel restrictions

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies31 March 2020

In Parliament today The Nationals WA have asked the Premier to clarify when the Government’s proposed travel restriction direction will be published and provide further information about the schedule of exemptions and application process. Leader Mia Davies said restrictions on inter-regional movements were due to commence at midnight tonight and had left people living and…

Federal assistance needed to kick-start valuable WA exporters

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies27 March 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to help WA fishing and agriculture industries re-engage with key export markets emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Leader Mia Davies and Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney have written to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack seeking Commonwealth funding for dedicated charter flights to freight agrifood, fibre and…

Regions must be represented in WA’s COVID-19 plan

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies20 March 2020

The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has called on the State and Federal Governments to consider regional WA’s unique set of circumstances when considering strategies to combat the impacts of COVID-19. Ms Davies’ opinion editorial appeared in today’s The West Australian. 

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