The State Opposition has labelled the Labor Government’s approach to Anzac Day services across Western Australia as “confusing and inconsistent” and said it was causing angst for veterans, families and communities. Shadow Minister for Veteran’s Affairs, Colin de Grussa MLC, said the lack of a consistent approach to event restrictions were frustrating for many community…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications and Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, is calling on the State Government to support a plan by The Nationals WA to boost mobile network resiliency in the aftermath of Cyclone Seroja. “Mobile communication in regional Western Australia is critical, especially during natural disasters or emergencies when the delivery of…
The Nationals WA and the WA Liberal Party have entered into a formal Alliance in Opposition bringing the Parties together to hold the re-elected Labor Government to account for the next four years. The Alliance Agreement (Agreement) was signed today by Nationals Leader Mia Davies MLA and Dr David Honey MLA, Leader of the WA…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is encouraging the Carnarvon community to rally behind calls to prioritise rebuilding the historic One Mile Jetty as the Gascoyne capital begins its recovery from ex-tropical cyclone Seroja. The iconic jetty suffered significant damage with the cyclone’s passing on Sunday, losing a large portion of timber structure’s middle…
Last week the Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia confirmed the re-election of the Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC as Member for the Agricultural Region. Mr Aldridge has expressed his sincere gratitude to his constituents, supporters and staff who had contributed towards the success of his third-term as Member for the Agricultural Region. “Whilst it has been…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies claims the Labor Government has lost focus on road safety and called for urgent action to avoid further loss of life and serious injury. “On the eve of Easter weekend and school holidays about to start it is important the Government redoubles their efforts to reduce road trauma in Western Australia,”…
The Nationals WA spearheaded motions to streamline the visa system for agricultural workers, improve regional mobile phone coverage, and provide greater transparency around car safety at The National Party’s 2021 Federal Conference on March 26-28. Deputy Leader Shane Love said ten delegates from The Nationals WA travelled to Canberra over the weekend to champion a…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has paid tribute to the outgoing Members for Warren-Blackwood and Geraldton following the 2021 State election. Ms Davies said regional Western Australia has lost two of its strongest and most respected voices. “Terry Redman served as a committed and effective local Member of Parliament and a fierce champion…
The Nationals WA have committed $20 million of Royalties for Regions to fast-track the relocation of a State Government agency from Perth to Bunbury if elected at the 2021 election. Announcing the commitment in Bunbury today, candidate for the South West James Hayward said decentralising an agency to Bunbury could generate an additional $25 million…
The Nationals WA Candidate for Albany Delma Baesjou has announced $145,000 for a key link in the Kinjarling coastal pathway that will ultimately connect Vancouver Peninsular around Princess Royal Harbour to the Oyster Harbour fish traps. Ms Baesjou, who made the commitment with Leader Mia Davies today, said Royalties for Regions would fund design options…