Put regional WA at top of list for relocating FIFO workers
The Nationals WA say the Premier’s regional development credentials are on the line as he seeks to lure interstate FIFO families to Western Australia. Leader Mia Davies said any incentives…
Hospital redevelopment should source and support local contractors
Local MP Ian Blayney has slammed the Labor Government for overlooking local contractors to work on key parts of the Geraldton Hospital redevelopment. Questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament…
National Volunteer Week 2020
Volunteering comes in many guises. Some volunteers are visible because of their uniform, whilst many others work quietly behind the scenes and are not necessarily acknowledged. It is the wide…
State Government contract denies Esperance full benefit of TAFE build
The Nationals WA say the Esperance community has been robbed of a much-needed post-COVID-19 financial stimulus after $17.3 million from Royalties for Regions for construction of the new South Regional…
Forestry Minister ring-barks jobs
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman has been shocked at the State Government’s intervention to close down a legitimate jarrah harvesting operation in the Dalgarup Forrest near Bridgetown at the behest…
Regional boarding students can now rest easy over COVID-19 restrictions
The Education Minister’s decision to scrap the COVID-19 restriction preventing regional boarding students leaving school during term two has been welcomed by The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the…
Nationals call for Kalgoorlie MRI to be fast-tracked ahead of tender announcement
The State Government has confirmed the contract for construction of the long-awaited Kalgoorlie Health Campus MRI suite will be released to Tenders WA next week, following questions from The Nationals…
Rationale behind Mid West regional travel restrictions must be revealed
The State Government is testing the patience of the Geraldton community by not lifting border restrictions in the Mid West in line with other parts of the State, according to…
Tourism package welcome relief for some but not all
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars.…
COVID-19 community testing must be stepped up in WA
The Nationals WA say testing for COVID-19 needs to be drastically ramped up in Western Australia if the Labor Government is serious about loosening travel restrictions. Figures released by the…