Rowena Olsen was endorsed by the Party’s State Council over the weekend as The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie. Leader Mia Davies said Mrs Olsen was a passionate advocate for the Goldfields and brought diverse experience to the party, including a background working in the resources and mining sector. “Rowena is a local champion and…
Amendments steered through the Legislative Council by The Nationals WA will ensure greater transparency and accountability in a new WA fund to foster health research and innovation. The Nationals WA health spokesperson Martin Aldridge pushed for the changes amid concerns about the controls on the administration of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Account.…
The Nationals WA are urging the State Government to rethink its local content policy to ensure Goldfields businesses are given preference in the construction of the MRI suite at Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell said she was concerned the Labor Government’s Buy Local policy had seen major regional…
The Nationals WA say the Premier’s regional development credentials are on the line as he seeks to lure interstate FIFO families to Western Australia. Leader Mia Davies said any incentives to entice FIFO workers based in the eastern States must be weighted towards resettling employees and families in towns and cities near major mining operations.…
Local MP Ian Blayney has slammed the Labor Government for overlooking local contractors to work on key parts of the Geraldton Hospital redevelopment. Questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament have revealed that out of 22 consultancy services and two other service providers, only two – a geotechnical consultancy and a project management service –…
The State Government has confirmed the contract for construction of the long-awaited Kalgoorlie Health Campus MRI suite will be released to Tenders WA next week, following questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell called on the Government to fast-track the important construction project, saying it had…
The State Government is testing the patience of the Geraldton community by not lifting border restrictions in the Mid West in line with other parts of the State, according to The Nationals WA MP Ian Blayney. In Parliament Mr Blayney, the Member for Geraldton, asked the Premier why South West communities were allowed to travel…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to relax its COVID-19 restrictions and help stimulate local economies by allowing wineries and producers to serve tastings without a meal. Member for South West Colin Holt said many small wine producers were frustrated they could not kick-start their cellar door businesses because of the strict…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a stimulus package to be launched at the same time. Leader Mia Davies MLA said the Government’s post-COVID-19 roadmap would need to be backed up with…
The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader Mia Davies said recent comments by Water Minister Dave Kelly that water bill relief was not being considered would be another blow to regional operators…