Aldridge questions use of road safety funds on helicopter
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Police and Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has taken issue with the State Government’s direction of an independent road safety body to buy a…
Racing Minister proves once again he doesn’t care about industry
Western Australia’s racing industry remains firmly in the dark over whether it will be any better off after the McGowan Government introduces a point of consumption wagering tax. The Nationals…
Regional tourism fading under Labor
The Labor Government’s preference to subsidise flights to Broome will come at a cost to other regional Western Australia tourism destinations, according to The Nationals WA. Under questioning in a…
WA budget gets poor reception
The Nationals WA spokesperson for regional communications Martin Aldridge MLC has slammed the McGowan Government for its lack of funding for mobile blackspots in regional Western Australia. Mr Aldridge said…
Ellery again proving to have a tin ear when it comes to regional education
The Nationals WA have lashed out at Education Minister Sue Ellery for refusing to meet with concerned families over Labor’s plan to rip hundreds of thousands of dollars from a…
Bill Removing Limitation for Child Sexual Abuse Claims Passes Parliament
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the passage of a bill that will remove a time limit on victims of sexual abuse bringing legal claims against the State…
Division Response Capacity Questionable: de Grussa
The Nationals WA emergency services spokesman Colin de Grussa says the Labor Government’s capacity to improve response to fire under its Rural Fire Division model remains unclear. Mr de Grussa,…
Nationals to Introduce Jetty Protection Amendments to Heritage Bill
Nationals WA Members of Parliament Peter Rundle and Vincent Catania will introduce amendments to the Heritage Bill 2017 to preserve the state’s three remaining timber jetties. Mr Rundle and Mr…
WA Labor Sells Out State’s Sheep and Cattle Farmers
19 March 2018 Nationals WA Spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa MLC has supported industry concerns about the recent announcement that the Labor Government would consider privatising the Muchea Livestock…
Nats welcome McCarthy Review recommendations
The Nationals WA have welcomed the recommendations of the McCarthy Review into live sheep exports. Leader Mia Davies said the changes, including a reduction of stock numbers on ships during…