Australia’s toughest trespass laws will come into effect in New South Wales today, providing further evidence of the McGowan Government’s unwillingness to take serious action against animal activists. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said the new penalties in NSW sent a clear message to animal activists that their illegal behaviours would no longer…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Labor Government to take urgent action to reduce ambulance ramping times after hearing regional St John volunteers were also being impacted by the blowout in wait times at metropolitan hospitals. Leader Mia Davies said a recent emergency services volunteers forum hosted by The Nationals WA in Northam…
The Nationals WA have challenged the McGowan Government to come clean and admit its broken a key election promise to deliver a new Australind train for the South West. Colin Holt, The Nationals local MP for the South West, said recent comments by the Premier that the new Australind would be delivered in “coming years”…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Labor Government to take urgent action to reduce ambulance ramping times after hearing regional St John volunteers were also being impacted by the blowout in wait times at metropolitan hospitals. Leader Mia Davies said a recent emergency services volunteers forum hosted by The Nationals WA in Northam…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Hon Mia Davies MLA has congratulated Mrs Lorna Saunders, York’s newest Honorary Freeman of the Shire. A long term local, Mrs Saunders has given back to the York community for well over fifty years through fundraising, serving on sporting committees as well as coaching and assisting with the planning of York’s…
Local Member Hon Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the announcement of a number of schools in the Central Wheatbelt electorate set to receive improvements to their facilities. Funding has recently been announced by the Government for upgrades to commence at some of our older Western Australian public schools. “Facility audits were undertaken by the Department…
The McGowan Government’s election promise to rollout Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) across regional Western Australia has failed to launch and could be in doubt. The revelation comes after questions from The Nationals WA in State Parliament uncovered Labor had done nothing in more than two years in Government to deliver the UCCs the Party promised…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of a launch date for Western Australia’s new container deposit scheme (CDS) but warned regional communities could still be left carrying the can. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals supported the objectives of the CDS – due to start on 2 June, 2020 – and introduction of such…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to do more to help regional emergency services organisations attract and support volunteers. Volunteering spokesperson Peter Rundle said concerns about volunteer numbers were raised at an emergency services volunteers forum hosted by The Nationals WA in Northam this month. “The forum was well attended by representatives…
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of relegating the Pilbara’s banned drinkers register trial to the backburner after the Minister for Racing and Gaming again delayed the start date. It’s been 12 months since Minister Paul Papalia flagged the trial in the media, where it was reported to start before the end of…