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…
The Minister for Water continues to demonstrate his complete lack of common sense, refusing to allow access to a dam for fear it will become empty of water. Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa continued questioning the Minister in Parliament this week to ascertain why the Government continued to lock out desperate farmers…
Telstra will strive to improve the connectivity of its network in the north of WA after concerns raised by The Nationals WA spokesperson for Regional Cities Ian Blayney. The telecommunication link between the Pilbara and Kimberley was recently disrupted when a fibre optic cable was inadvertently severed. This affected predominantly 3G and 4G services from…
The Nationals WA have thrown their support behind a petition calling on State Parliament to investigate the viability of the egg industry. Spokesperson for agriculture, Colin de Grussa, outlined his support for the petition, which was launched by Commercial Egg Producers WA president Ian Wilson last week. “Having met with egg producers in WA and…
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has welcomed new Federal Government funding for co-operatives that will foster regional business development and boost the economies of rural communities. Ms Davies joined Minister for Agriculture Senator Bridget McKenzie as she announced $2.5 million for the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) Southern Cross University $500,000 to…