The Nationals WA recognise agriculture and other primary industries are a vital part of the State’s economy that needs an appropriately skilled workforce. By investing in primary industry education in our schools we are developing the next generation of experts and practitioners. Failure to do this successfully may hinder the sector’s ability to respond to…
The Nationals WA fear news services in regional communities will be further eroded unless the ABC reverses its decision to cut housing allowances for 37 staff working outside the metropolitan area. Leader Mia Davies has written to ABC management calling on the broadcaster to recognise higher costs of living for journalists working in regional locations…
Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has thrown her support behind the Kondinin community in an effort to keep their local police station open and staffed locally. At a town meeting held last week, a well-attended community meeting was briefed by WA Police on a proposal to close the Kondinin police station and relocate to Hyden.…
Local governments in regional WA are spending more than 10 per cent of their budgets to lure and retain general practitioners while others have gone more than a year with no GP at all. Information obtained through a survey of councils conducted by The Nationals WA revealed at least two regional local governments were forking…
Families, business and emergency services rely on a strong telecommunications network to remain connected, keep local economies ticking and ensure our communities are kept safe.
Our industries, businesses, schools, health system and households rely on a secure and uninterrupted power supply.
The Nationals WA have accepted and endorsed the Uluru Statement of the Heart – ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ developed by First Nation leaders across Australia in May 2017, seeking an Indigenous voice in the laws and policies made about them.
Our Affordable Housing initiative will deliver increased affordable housing options for key workers in regional WA.
Health isn’t just about doctors and hospitals. It incorporates aged care, mental health care, allied health services dentistry and general medical services.
We believe all students, regardless of where they live, should have access to a quality education.