The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to help WA fishing and agriculture industries re-engage with key export markets emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Leader Mia Davies and Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney have written to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack seeking Commonwealth funding for dedicated charter flights to freight agrifood, fibre and…
The Nationals WA welcome the State Government’s announcement the agriculture sector, primary producers and processors are considered essential industries in response to COVID-19 but say more clarity is needed for workers and businesses across the entire food and fibre supply chain. Spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa said The Nationals WA wrote to the Minister…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has called on the State and Federal Governments to consider regional WA’s unique set of circumstances when considering strategies to combat the impacts of COVID-19. Ms Davies’ opinion editorial appeared in today’s The West Australian.
The Nationals WA will seek to amend the Labor Government’s proposed puppy farming laws to minimise impacts for farm working dogs and responsible dog owners. Deputy Leader Shane Love said the Nationals WA were committed to stamping out intensive dog breeding. “The Nationals WA find the practice of puppy farming to be unacceptable and we…
The Nationals WA understand regional WA faces unique challenges in responding to the emerging crisis of COVID-19. As the Parliament has met over the past two weeks we have also been in discussions with and had briefings from the WA Police Commissioner, Director General of the Department of Health, Minister for Health and his office…
The Nationals WA are calling for greater co-ordination and support for regional supermarkets facing large numbers of shoppers from outside their district ‘raiding’ local supplies. It comes after a number of reports of supermarket, grocery store and pharmacy shelves being cleaned out of stock by panic buyers in country towns including Brookton, Denmark, Moora, Merredin,…
These are uncertain times for many businesses, including tourism, hospitality, retail, event providers and growers. Australia’s response to the coronavirus is constantly changing in an effort to guarantee the health and safety of everyone. In the South West region horticulture is a large employer, leading to Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman proactively working to ensure…
State Governments COVID-19 stimulus package leaves small business short As the unprecedented and challenging COVID-19 virus rages throughout the world, Australia is now closing down quickly in an effort to stem the spread of this terrible virus, leaving many small businesses and their employees without customers, incomes, jobs or the ability to survive. “Regional sole…
Labor continues to trash Royalties for Regions with its move today to vote against a motion of support for the ground-breaking rural investment program Since 2017, the Labor Government has ravaged RfR, denying small businesses, workers and families much-needed support to grow their communities. Member for South West Colin Holt today moved a motion in…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is concerned the State Government is walking away from the largely legislated Forest Management Plan and risking jobs in an effort to appease Labor’s environmental factions. The Forestry Minister has placed a 12-month freeze on the harvesting of South West ‘two tier’ regrowth karri forest coupes despite these trees being…