Member for Moore Shane Love MLA has called for an inquiry into electoral interference following the Chamber of Minerals and Energy campaign ahead of the recent state election. Addressing the WA Parliament, Mr Love said the level of interference during the most recent state election campaign from special interest groups was very worrying and a…
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Labor Government’s admission that a new revenue source is critical to repairing the State Budget. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals had turned up the pressure on the new State Government since returning to Parliament and pushed Labor to explore all options in tackling WA’s structural Budget deficit. “The…
The McGowan Government has betrayed Western Australia’s racing industry with its stunning backflip on the sale of the WA TAB. The Nationals WA racing spokesperson Colin Holt MLC said the Premier’s comments that the TAB sale may now not go ahead because of potential damage to the State’s credit rating were a “slap in…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman stated that he and his Nationals WA colleagues intend to fight for the retention and autonomy of the Development Commissions and the local employment of their staff. Prior to the election, the Labor Party stated that they supported the Regional Development Commissions, so it is interesting that so soon in…
Member for Warren-Blackwood, Terry Redman, stated he was disappointed that the newly released Federal budget outlined underwhelming funding for mobile communication towers. “You would think that something as fundamental as regional communications would be a priority,” Mr Redman said. Up-to-date communication technology is vital for regional businesses, agricultural practices and tourism, as well as the…
Volunteers – the lifeblood of our communities. Speaking to many volunteers around the Warren-Blackwood, I often hear them say, “I get out of it more than I put in”. This is such a humble response to the many hours they so generously contribute to our communities. Friendship, connection, feeling useful and being valued…
With the final votes being counted from the State election, it appears that I have been unsuccessful in my bid to retain my Mining and Pastoral Region seat. It has been an honour and a privilege to represent communities in the electorate and serve as their voice in State Parliament. Among the many things for…
Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has condemned WA’s Federal Members of Parliament for failing to fight against the State’s disgraceful GST return. Ms Davies questioned how WA’s Federal MPs had chosen not to use their influence in Parliament to get a better deal for their State, after it was yesterday revealed WA will…
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell MLC has slammed the State Government for its weak comments on reducing Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) work practices in regional WA. Ms Boydell said it was clear new Minister for Mines and Petroleum Bill Johnston, whose electorate is located in Cannington, had no credibility on the issue and called…
The Nationals WA have today unveiled their new parliamentary leadership team. The Nationals elected Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA to lead the Party, with Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC elected as Deputy Leader at a party room meeting earlier today. Ms Davies said she was humbled to be given the opportunity to serve as Leader of the Party. “The Nationals WA have been a…