The Nationals WA have welcomed the release of the Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, which outlines 76 key recommendations to reform the financial services industry. A number of recommendations relate to the agricultural sector and will include the establishment of a National Farm Debt Mediation Scheme, and an…
The Nationals WA have again questioned the McGowan Government’s ability to provide long-term solutions and adequate health services in Geraldton after a document revealed Labor’s planned hospital upgrade would fail to meet demand within two years of completion. Leader Mia Davies, who is in Geraldton this week meeting community groups and stakeholders, said a forensic investigation of Labor’s…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the McGowan Government’s latest backflip which will see Labor discard its ill-advised plot to seize control of 1,385 tonnes of WA’s annual lobster catch. Leader Mia Davies said the McGowan Government had again put industry and regional communities through unnecessary grief by failing to consult in the first place. “It’s…
The Nationals WA have congratulated former MP Grant Woodhams on becoming a Member (AM) of the order of Australia in the general division. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Woodhams – or “Woody” as he was affectionately known to his Party colleagues – was a true champion of the bush. “Woody represented The Nationals WA in…
A plan to transform the Abrolhos Islands into a must-see tourist destination could be in jeopardy after revelations the McGowan Government will divert funding to build a new office on the archipelago. Information obtained by Martin Aldridge, The Nationals Member for the Agricultural Region, shows the McGowan Government is considering building an operations facility at…
The McGowan Government has jeopardised the Great Southern’s economic development by dragging its heels on submitting a business case for the completion of the Albany Ring Road. Leader Mia Davies said the fact it took Labor almost two years to submit a business case to Infrastructure Australia for the final stages of the Ring Road…
The McGowan Government’s bushfire complacency has been laid bare by revelations the Planning Minister went against expert advice to issue a rezoning approval for an area deemed an extreme fire risk. Documents brought to light by The Nationals WA show Planning Minister Rita Saffioti rejected the advice of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services…
The Nationals WA have pointed to the McGowan Government’s pillaging of Royalties for Regions to pay for core government services as a key reason why the town of Collie is now being described by media as “on its knees”. Leader Mia Davies said the McGowan Government had effectively cut $1 billion of Royalties for Regions…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has met with Northam local and member of Lupus WA Fiona Brayshaw to discuss raising awareness about the disease and improving support for those that live with it. Ms Davies said she learned that Lupus was a significant health issue in Australia with more than 35,000 diagnosed nationwide and 3,700…
“Metro Mark” McGowan will spend another bucket of taxpayer’s cash flaunting Labor’s pet Perth project while regional schools and hospitals cry out for urgent funds. The Nationals WA spokesperson for “Metrodebt” Vince Catania said the Government had failed to convince the public of the virtues of its rail project so was now spending another $1.25…