The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the announcement of the Tourism Recovery Program but was concerned many small businesses struggling under the impacts of COVID-19 were ineligible.…
The Nationals WA say testing for COVID-19 needs to be drastically ramped up in Western Australia if the Labor Government is serious about loosening travel restrictions. Figures released by the Health Minister after questions were raised in Parliament by The Nationals WA show tests are remarkably low, particularly in the regions, with some recording zero…
The Nationals WA say the State Government has left too many regional businesses in the dark about their immediate futures following the release of its phase two COVID-19 recovery plan. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the easing of several restrictions from next Monday but called on the Premier to provide greater certainty to regional communities that…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a stimulus package to be launched at the same time. Leader Mia Davies MLA said the Government’s post-COVID-19 roadmap would need to be backed up with…
The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader Mia Davies said recent comments by Water Minister Dave Kelly that water bill relief was not being considered would be another blow to regional operators…
The Nationals WA this week welcome a new candidate to the regional Party’s growing team of local champions for the March 2021 State election. Former Collie Shire president Wayne Sanford was endorsed for Collie-Preston by the Party’s State Council over the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Sanford had spent his life living and working…
The Nationals WA have this week endorsed a strong local champion for the electorate of Pilbara ahead of the March 2021 State election. Scott Bourne, a Dampier resident, was endorsed by the Party’s State Council at the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Bourne was a quality candidate who understood the communities of the Pilbara.…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has launched a new ‘Local Hero’ small grants program to help support local community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate. Ms Davies said that in her role as the local State Member she was always pleased to support groups and the new program would offer small but meaningful…
Parents and families with children returning to boarding school this week remain concerned about the restrictions on students’ movements once back at school say The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the news most boarding students could return to school after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions was welcome but said one of the conditions had…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is concerned the Labor Government doesn’t have the resources to stop the spread of a new pest that threatens the Gascoyne’s key agricultural industries. Mr Catania said sightings of the fall armyworm in the region was a major worry for the region’s fruit and vegetable growers, already struggling…