Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is dismayed with the Labor McGowan Government proposal to annually raid 20 percent of funds from the Agricultural Education Farm Provisions Trust. The five WA agricultural colleges – Cunderdin, Denmark, Harvey, Morawa and Narrogin, as well as the Esperance SHS Farm Training Centre each contribute 40 percent of farm revenue…
14 December 2017 Nationals WA education and training spokesperson Peter Rundle MLA has slammed the McGowan Government for their utter disregard for regional families after yesterday’s announcement of $64 million of cruel cuts to the education system over four years. These cuts include closing Schools of the Air, six camp schools and the Moora and…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is frustrated with the McGowan Labor Government’s latest announcement that families will be forced to pay around double for children to participate in VacSwim classes. Labor Minister for Education and Training, Hon Sue Ellery announced that fees for a 10 day program will increase from $13.50 to $30, or $20…
The Labor Government has failed volunteer emergency services by dragging their heels on opening applications for the Emergency Service Volunteer Fuel Card Scheme. Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman said with the fire season afoot and emergency service volunteers facing a busy holiday season, it was ludicrous that eligible Brigades, Groups and Units (BGUs) could still…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has slammed the McGowan Government for neglecting the Jurien Bay Marina in favour of extravagant commitments in the metropolitan area. Asking a question of Transport Minister Rita Saffioti on November 28, Mr Love criticized the Labor Government for slashing Royalties for Regions funding worth $8.7 million for the Jurien Bay…
The Nationals WA have labelled Grower Groups as economically beneficial to local and regional communities. A recent study has backed this view, finding WA grower groups have generated a total economic value of $3 billion in over a 25 year period equating to approximately $120m/year for the WA economy. The Grower Group Alliance (GGA) contracted…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman is keen to promote the 2017 WALGA RoadWise Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign, which was recently launched and runs until January 5 next year. The campaign is committed to improving road safety by increasing awareness, getting the community involved and working together to reduce road fatalities and injuries in…
Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has welcomed recommendations to improve road safety on Indian Ocean Drive in line with the findings of a review of the road. Released today, the focus of the Indian Ocean Drive Highway Safety Review Group’s 41 page report covers the 58 kilometre section of road between Lancelin and Two…
Nationals WA Agriculture spokesman Colin de Grussa MLC has criticised the Labor Government for failing to act to operational changes made by WA Police limiting the number of carriers approved to transport firearms and ammunition. In August WA Police notified firearm licence holders of the 11 approved carriers, which no longer included Australia Post. Mr…
The Nationals cast lonely shadows in the Legislative Assembly last night as the only party in Western Australia prepared to stand up for small business. The McGowan Government has introduced legislation into State Parliament which would result in a payroll tax hike for 1300 WA businesses. Treasury spokesperson Terry Redman said The Nationals proposed an…