The Nationals WA have called on the State and Federal governments to prioritise an alternative transport route to ensure WA remains connected to the nation during times of disaster. Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell has written to Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure Michael McCormack this week urging Commonwealth support…
The Nationals WA will make VacSwim free for children and families in regional WA and expand the program to more locations if returned to Government next year. Leader Mia Davies said the policy was developed with the support of Royal Life Saving WA and was partly aimed to help reduce drownings in regional areas. “The…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle warns the McGowan Government is putting a significant tourism drawcard – and nearby farms – at risk by ignoring pleas to fund a new firefighting truck for the Stirling Range National Park. Mr Rundle has thrown his support behind the Borden Volunteer Bushfire Brigade push to permanently station a fire…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling for the urgent allocation of funds to bolster security and safety at Geraldton Hospital following a vicious assault on staff last weekend. Nursing staff were punched, had chairs thrown at them by a patient and property was smashed, leaving some involved in the incident injured. Mr Blayney said…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell is pleased there will be a boost to security in health campuses across the Goldfields after her questions in Parliament exposed the dangers faced by many of the region’s caregivers. “I was astounded to receive an answer from the Minister for Health that confirmed that in the four…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has congratulated the Minister for Water for finally realising water security in the regions is an important issue and funding three water supply projects. Mr de Grussa said today’s announcement of $210,000 for projects in the Shires of Kulin, Dumbleyung and Ravensthorpe was an important…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has welcomed today’s announcement officially declaring water deficiency in Grass Patch. Water deficiency was also declared in the Jerramungup North area, and water will begin to be carted to the two locations from tomorrow. Mr de Grussa said he was relieved the farmers in…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of undercutting regional businesses by awarding a $125 million firefighting equipment contract to a Perth manufacturer. Member for Roe Peter Rundle said it was bewildering the Malaga-based company had been granted the contract and then been provided with an extra $2.5 million to establish a manufacturing operation…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says Water Minister Dave Kelly’s lack of forward planning for the drying West Pilbara Water Scheme is a major concern for the region. It is well known the West Pilbara Water Scheme is heavily dependent on regular recharges from rain events, normally associated with cyclones. However, like much…
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2019 has today completed its passage through the Legislative Council before returning to the Legislative Assembly next week for further consideration of amendments. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge, who supported the carriage of the historic legislation, welcomed the improvements that better recognise the difficulty in delivering end of…