Regional WA always loses in Labor’s budget games
The Labor Government is on notice with The Nationals WA warning any further moves to dismantle regional services and cut funding from the bush will incur an electoral backlash come…
Labor’s crocodile tears won’t save CRCs
The Nationals WA continue to pile pressure on the McGowan Government over Labor’s proposal to cut funding for Community Resource Centres in half. Leader Mia Davies, along with Warren-Blackwood MP…
Love issues budget wishlist
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has outlined his wish list of projects to be funded ahead of this week’s State Budget but admits local communities are on tenterhooks preparing for…
Federal Labor again seek to destroy the livelihoods of WA farmers
Federal Labor has again hung West Australian farming families out to dry with another proposed ban on the State’s live export industry. The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies said Western…
Holt backs Sea Rescue Volunteer’s call for compulsory rock fishing safety
Member for the South West Region Colin Holt MLC says he supports calls by the Albany Sea Rescue Squad for lifejackets to be made compulsory for anglers fishing from rocks.…
Labor to slash CRC funding across Moore
Moore MP Shane Love MLA says a decision by the Labor Government to slash Community Resource Centre funding will destroy many regional communities. Mr Love said the reduction of $10…
Water for Food Myalup-Wellington project a game changer for the South West
The Nationals WA have welcomed today’s announcement of Federal funding for the Water for Food Myalup-Wellington project, kick-started by Royalties for Regions and The Nationals in Government. Leader Mia Davies…
The tentacles of FIFO continue to pervade regional WA under Labor
The proliferation of new FIFO camps under the McGowan Government is of growing concern to The Nationals WA. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has again raised the FIFO alarm after South…
Labor neglecting true value of visitor centres
The Labor Government continues to ignore regional Western Australia’s tourism potential by turning its back on rural visitor centres to focus on Perth and Rottnest. Tourism spokesman for The Nationals…
Construction Training Fund motion passed
The Nationals WA motion to expand the Construction Training Fund (CTF) to help build the State’s skilled workforce was passed last week, with Upper House MPs voting 29 to 4…