Member for Warren Blackwood, Terry Redman has called on the State Government to continue its support of the 48 accredited visitor centres across the State The Regional Visitor Centre Grants Scheme was established in 2015 by the Liberal-National Government to provide $4.2 million over three years to help underpin the financial viability of the tourism…
The McGowan Government has dropped the ball on luring a new pilot training base to regional Western Australia after Queensland snagged its second Qantas academy in less than a year. Qantas today announced Mackay, 970km north of Brisbane, as the preferred location for the new Qantas Group Pilot Academy – killing off Busselton’s push to…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman calls on the McGowan Government to develop targeted South West tourism strategies in response to the region listed as the top tourism destination in the Lonely Planet ‘Best in Asia Pacific 2019’. Mr Redman said, “It is very encouraging to see the diverse natural environment, wineries, breweries and restaurants of…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said it is encouraging the City of Busselton is getting closer to signing a contract with an airline to provide passenger services between Busselton and Melbourne. “This opens up the possibility for additional flights from Sydney and Singapore,” Mr Redman said. “Interstate, and possibly international, flights are a game changer…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman questioned the Premier as to why 2019-20 is the last year the government has guaranteed funding to support the Regional Film Fund. The Nationals WA asked the same question last year and raised it again in Budget Estimate meetings last week. The $16 million Royalties for Regions WA Regional Film…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said feedback from impacted landowners in his electorate regarding the recent pest levy imposed on them, has highlighted the need and importance of the Biosecurity and Agricultural Management Act (2007) review that is now overdue. The Act allows the Minister for Agriculture to sign off on a levy, imposed on…
Two years after the election of the McGowan Government, local Member of Parliament Terry Redman has reviewed the positives and negatives for the Warren-Blackwood region. “I am pleased the Southern Forest Food Council has continued to be funded as this group has achieved brand recognition and new markets for produce from the Manjimup-Pemberton region,” Mr…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is pleased the Margaret River Perimeter Road opened in time for the busy summer holiday season. The community has pushed for a by-pass for nearly 30 years, and when in Government, the Nationals instigated the project through the Royalties for Regions initiative. “I am immensely proud of this project that…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is pleased the McGowan Government has supported his call for an enquiry into issues affecting short stay accommodation providers. “I have been approached by a number of people in the tourism industry regarding the ‘unequal playing field’ between registered and unregistered short stay accommodation providers, and the use of online…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman and the Nationals WA believe the State Government needs to take a leadership role in finding a workable solution regarding the use of online booking platforms by non-registered holiday home operators. “I have had significant feedback on the issue of unregistered accommodation places, and claims that there is not a…