Courts will be given more options when sentencing low-level offenders in an effort to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal people in Western Australia’s criminal justice system. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said he supported the introduction of the Sentencing Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 into State Parliament. “This Bill proposes to…
The Nationals WA Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman MLA has called on Federal MPs Rick Wilson and former State Liberal Treasurer Christian Porter to secure a fair GST return to Western Australia. Whilst Treasurer of Western Australia, Christian Porter blamed the then Labor Federal Government for draining billions of dollars from the state budget after…
NATIONALS Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt MLC, has today announced that the Shire of Murray is a successful recipient of the Regional Venues Improvement Fund grant. The Regional Venues Improvement Fund (RVIF) is part of the State Government’s $24 million investment over four years in regional culture and arts through the…
Ochre Contemporary Dance Company and Lockwood Productions’ is set to captivate audiences across the Goldfields when they tour the region in September and October. Member for Kalgoorlie, Wendy Duncan MLA, said that the touring performances were made possible through an investment of $24million from Royalties for Regions under the Creative Regions program – Regional and…
Nationals WA MP and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown, has urged local community groups to apply for Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund. Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to assist with community projects aimed at delivering positive outcomes in the areas of Health & Wellbeing, Community Safety, Environment and…
Chapman Valley Primary School is one of 73 schools across the state to join the Liberal-National Government’s Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said there had been a detailed development and selection process. “The barriers that used to prevent principals and staff from providing the very best teaching and learning…
The Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson must secure a fair GST deal for Western Australia or retire from Federal Parliament, according to The Nationals WA Candidate for Kalgoorlie and former Federal MP Tony Crook. Mr Wilson this week said the issue of GST returns was a “parochial interest for WA” and that he would…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has welcomed a new dedicated Meth Helpline as part of the Liberal National Government’s Western Australian Meth Strategy. Mr Redman said Helpline counsellors were available to provide information, referral to local services, discuss treatment options, provide a free call-back service, support health professionals and can support people waiting…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for the State. The Nationals WA Member for North West Central Vince Catania said comments made by Mr McGowan over the weekend indicate that WA Labor…
Mark McGowan and the WA Labor Party have rejected The Nationals WA’s plan to return the State Budget to surplus, create new jobs and deliver a new revenue source for the State. The Nationals WA Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said comments made by Mr McGowan over the weekend indicate…