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…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA joined with over 50 volunteers from across the Wheatbelt in Northam today to celebrate International Volunteer Day. “Our volunteers are our most precious asset in the community – without them, many of our organisations simply would not be able to function,” Ms Davies said. “I applaud all volunteers…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is an outspoken campaigner for a new, purpose built terminal at the Busselton Margaret River Airport, especially since Jetstar’s announcement to run three flights per week between Busselton and Melbourne. Further to Jetstar’s investment, the Business Council of Australia has identified Busselton as one of ten regional centres with the…
Road safety over the Christmas period is top of mind for local MP Mia Davies who is urging everyone to slow down and stay safe. Ms Davies said she was getting behind the RoadWise and WALGA Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign, which runs from 17 November 2019 to 3 January 2020. In 2019 to…
A tax on toilets is among a series of over-the-top water charges that are pushing regional operators to the wall, according to The Nationals WA small business spokesman Vince Catania. “We have the bewildering situation in Carnarvon whereby accommodation providers are billed thousands of dollars each month for toilets in rooms that are used for…