Nationals WA Science and Innovation spokesman Colin de Grussa MLC has labelled the Labor Government the “Government of talk not action” following the announcement of yet another summit. Mr de Grussa said the McGowan Government was using forums to tick the “consultation” box without engaging in proper consultative processes. “These summits are talkfests, which the…
Mark McGowan and the Labor Government have broken their promise to victims of sexual abuse, after failing to introduce legislation to remove limitation periods for victims to take civil action against perpetrators and institutions. Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA questioned the Premier in Parliament today, asking why he had failed to introduce this legislation…
Nationals WA spokesperson for science Hon Colin de Grussa MLC called on the Minister for Science to make sure WA was putting its best foot forward to share in the scientific and economic opportunities from the newly announced Australian Space Agency. South Australia, the ACT and the Northern Territory have signed a five year agreement…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Community, Respect and Equality strategic action plan officially launched yesterday which aims to tackle family and domestic violence in Geraldton. The plan was launched at Desert Blue Connect’s Community, Respect and Equality – Primary Prevention of Family Violence Summit. Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Colin de Grussa MLC…
The McGowan Government’s refusal to keep its election pay promise to WA Police is hindering the State’s ability to attract officers to regional areas. The Nationals spokesperson for police Hon Marin Aldridge MLC said new statistics revealed country police stations looking to fill 44 vacancies had received zero applications in recent months. “WA Police Regional…
It has been 21 years since former Minister for Agriculture Monty House launched the Rural Leadership Program as part of the $10 million Progress Rural Project. Monty’s vision was to equip emerging leaders living in regional WA with the skills required to have their voices heard where it mattered. He argued that the future of…
Hon Colin de Grussa MLC and Peter Rundle MLA welcomed a fresh face to the office in recent weeks, by hosting Campbell McKenzie, a student from the Esperance Anglican Community School as part of their Big Picture Education programme. The Esperance Anglican Community School recently introduced the Big Picture education programme, an innovative method of…
Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has welcomed the news of increased local agribusiness development in the Northern Valleys region which includes the Shires of Chittering, Gingin, Dandaragan and Moora. Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and Member for Moore Shane Love MLA took the opportunity to show newly elected Agricultural Region MP and…
MS M.J. DAVIES (Central Wheatbelt — Leader of the National Party) [5.20 pm]: It seems odd to be rising after the debate that we have had over the last couple of days, and I will choose not to cover again too much of the conversation we have had on the Loan Bill 2017. However, I…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies MLA has congratulated incoming Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Colin de Grussa MLC on their entry to State Parliament. Ms Davies said both Mr Rundle and Mr de Grussa brought extensive experience to the Parliamentary National Party (PNP) and were…