The Nationals WA have raised concerns with the State Government regarding recently introduced intrastate travel restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said despite the publication of the Prohibition on Regional Travel Directions last week, several grey areas had emerged which required clarification. “While we welcome regional travel restrictions to slow…
The City of Greater Geraldton’s pledge for the state government to consider offering debt relief as well as a deferral of gross rental value revaluation is backed by Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney in an effort to support the City and frustrated local government staff during the pandemic. Despite the federal government’s request for individual…
WA Nationals Spokesman for Fisheries Ian Blayney welcomes the Government’s approval of WAFIC’s seafood industry COVID-19 stimulus package but notes that support for commercial herring operators was long overdue. The case for re-establishing the G-trap net fishery has been put forward by many in the industry, particularly in the last few years, after restrictions were…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is disappointed prices for unleaded petrol in Geraldton have not reduced proportionately compared with prices in metropolitan Perth. According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, as of Sunday 29th March, the average unleaded petrol (ULP) price across Perth was 114.5 cents per litre – a price drop of more than…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman welcomes the intrastate travel restrictions, especially stopping the high influx of visitors to the region over the Easter and school holiday periods. “Normally the region welcomes visitors and has campaigns to attract tourists to the area, however, this year is the exception due to the threat of COVID-19 spreading,” Mr…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has welcomed the Federal Government’s International Freight Assistance Mechanism announced last night as part of a $170 million initiative to support agricultural and fisheries sectors dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. Having written to the Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack last week seeking support for primary producers in WA to…
The Nationals WA are seeking assurances from the State Government that regional health services and workforces are resourced for the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said she was concerned regional hospitals, general practitioners and vital health staff were not yet resourced to cope with demands of patients seeking testing and treatment for COVID-19. “Before…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $170 million package to support our fisheries, seafood and agriculture markets. Leader Mia Davies said the funding would help restore trade for Australia’s most valuable fishery – western rock lobster – which would feature on the first flight of produce departing Australia in coming…
In Parliament today The Nationals WA have asked the Premier to clarify when the Government’s proposed travel restriction direction will be published and provide further information about the schedule of exemptions and application process. Leader Mia Davies said restrictions on inter-regional movements were due to commence at midnight tonight and had left people living and…
The Nationals WA will fight to protect the State’s Future Fund as the Labor Government continues its push to raid a program designed to benefit future generations. Health spokesperson, the Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has confirmed he will seek amendments to legislation to protect the fund from Labor’s clutches. ‘It is the aim of the…