The Nationals WA have expressed disappointment in Labor’s failure to recognise energy security and reliability as an issue for regional families. Energy spokesperson Terry Redman said today’s announcement of a trial to reduce electricity prices during the day and increase costs during the peak period failed to deliver an energy management solution. “Labor is scrambling…
While Treasurer Ben Wyatt delivered an early Christmas present to the State by announcing an additional $1 billion budget surplus, The Nationals WA have called for the windfall to be reinvested on regional priorities. The Nationals WA Treasury spokesperson Terry Redman said higher than expected iron-ore prices and a boost in economic activity have created…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has again put the reliable supply of energy across WA in the too-hard basket by favouring metropolitan power projects at the expense of regional investment. Mr Redman, The Nationals WA energy spokesperson, has confirmed through questions in Parliament that the Minister for Energy has simply paid…
Member for Warren Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has finally achieved its wish of driving the Busselton Margaret River Airport terminal upgrade into the ground. Mr Redman said despite the potential of the new facility, the Minister for Regional Development was against the renovation from day one and has now withdrawn the State’s…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman is calling on the State Government to set up an industry taskforce to develop strategies that address the looming shortage of regional workers. The Nationals WA support the current hard border which provides a strong safeguard against community transmission of COVID-19 but understand the importance of keeping our agricultural, horticultural…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman says the Government needs to urgently develop a promotional campaign to entice WA people to come to the regions for work opportunities. “There are a range of jobs available for young people who want to explore our State and experience life in the regions and there are also opportunities for…
The State Tourism Minister has pleaded ignorance over the growing trend of overseas accommodation booking platforms price gouging at the expense of accommodation providers’ reputation in the South West. Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman said booking platforms were dialing up the cost and taking a larger proportional cut of accommodation nights while providers only received…
Farmers and community members are outraged by the threatening letter they received from the Office of State Revenue demanding payment of the biosecurity levy. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, said the levy has been an ongoing issue since Minister MacTiernan introduced it in the South West. The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 allows for…
Volunteering comes in many guises. Some volunteers are visible because of their uniform, whilst many others work quietly behind the scenes and are not necessarily acknowledged. It is the wide range of contributions provided by volunteers that make our communities strong and vibrant places to live. The volunteers in uniforms often work in dangerous or…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has been shocked at the State Government’s intervention to close down a legitimate jarrah harvesting operation in the Dalgarup Forrest near Bridgetown at the behest of a few protestors. The Ministers for Forestry and the Environment have interfered at the highest levels in an approved business arrangement despite its own…