The Nationals WA have held talks with the Federal Agriculture Minister in Canberra, encouraging him to come to Western Australia as soon as possible to meet with sheep producers and live exporters. Spokesperson for agriculture Colin de Grussa and Roe MP Peter Rundle, whose electorate is home to the highest concentration of sheep producers in…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the opening of the new Karratha Health Campus, a project made entirely possible by Royalties for Regions. Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell attended today’s opening and said the $207.15 million facility was testament to The Nationals’ aggressive regional development agenda while in Government from 2008-17. “Mark McGowan and Kevin Michel may have cut…
The Nationals WA have expressed concern after the Minister for Emergency Services barred visiting MPs from meeting with local emergency services volunteers in the Pilbara this week. Spokesperson for Emergency Services, Colin de Grussa MLC, said barring elected Members of Parliament from speaking with local volunteers was a gross overreach by the McGowan Government. “It’s…
Starting Sunday, Leader Mia Davies and the entire Nationals WA team will spend three days in the Pilbara as part of the Party’s Regional Cabinet series. Ms Davies said the team would hold community engagement forums and meetings in Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Port and South Hedland. “I look forward to bringing the entire Nationals team…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is pleased the McGowan Government has supported his call for an enquiry into issues affecting short stay accommodation providers. “I have been approached by a number of people in the tourism industry regarding the ‘unequal playing field’ between registered and unregistered short stay accommodation providers, and the use of online…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to introduce “right to repair” legislation, which would require manufacturers to provide consumers with genuine replacement parts, tools and repair documentation. Spokesperson for agriculture Colin de Grussa said that big tech companies and manufacturers in the agricultural industry were making it increasingly more difficult for consumers…
The Nationals WA will seek to make the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs) mandatory in designated dangerous rock fishing areas after a motion was successfully passed at the party’s State Conference in Manjimup. Member for the South West Colin Holt said the issue was of particular concern along the south coast of Western Australia,…
Members and supporters of The Nationals WA gathered in Manjimup over the weekend to convene their annual State Conference. Joined by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Senators Bridget McKenzie and Matt Canavan, the Party faithful spent the weekend debating motions put forward by Branch representatives, and enjoying the hospitality of the Manjimup community. A…
Firearm owners and dealers across regional WA will once again be able to safely transport firearms via Australia Post from early 2019. The Nationals WA Member for the Agricultural Region and Police spokesperson the Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Regional Services Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie made…
The Nationals WA have accused Alannah MacTiernan of misleading Parliament after a botched last-minute attempt to address mobile blackspot funding. Ms MacTiernan told Parliament on Tuesday that she had written to Federal Minister Bridget McKenzie to request more time to submit locations to the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program. However, The Nationals WA spokesperson for…