Push continues to get Mid West rescue chopper off the ground
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says communities in the Mid West have rallied around The Nationals WA campaign to have an emergency rescue helicopter to be based in the region.…
Your Choice, Your Voice: Community to pick Nats’ Albany candidate
The Nationals WA are set to enlist the community as part of a grassroots push to select their candidate for Albany to contest the March 2021 State election. In Albany…
Labor’s carrot and stick activist legislation fails farming sector
The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of introducing “carrot and stick” legislation to increase penalties for criminal trespass at the cost of farmers being subjected to severe scrutiny.…
Labor must recognise urgency for Geraldton bypass
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has again called on the Labor Government to accelerate the Alignment Selection Study for the Dongara to Northampton Coastal Route Corridor to prevent further disappointment…
High speed vessel jetties are a win for Mid West tourism
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney said The Nationals WA have committed $3m towards the construction of several jetties to accommodate high speed vessels if they win Government at the next…
Aquatic resources amendments support fishers and pearlers
The Nationals WA have welcomed movement of the Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2020 in to the Legislative Assembly this week. Fisheries spokesperson Ian Blayney said the amendments would allow…
Royalties for Regions could ensure no future snub for Spalding social housing
With a WA housing stimulus package announced earlier this week, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to ensure housing redevelopment in Spalding is not overlooked…
COVID-19 preparedness and response needs special inquiry
The Nationals WA are calling on the State Government to convene a special inquiry examining the State’s preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leader Mia Davies said special inquiries…
No more delay for much needed coastal inundation funding
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has called on the State Government to prioritise much-needed funding to tackle coastal erosion in and around the city. After witnessing the impacts of the…
Minister has only half-flushed toilet tax issue
The Nationals WA welcome the decision to provide temporary relief on the crippling toilet tax but call for a long-term solution to the excessive water charges hurting struggling regional hospitality…