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…
The Nationals WA this week welcome a new candidate to the regional Party’s growing team of local champions for the March 2021 State election. Former Collie Shire president Wayne Sanford was endorsed for Collie-Preston by the Party’s State Council over the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Sanford had spent his life living and working…
The Nationals WA have this week endorsed a strong local champion for the electorate of Pilbara ahead of the March 2021 State election. Scott Bourne, a Dampier resident, was endorsed by the Party’s State Council at the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Bourne was a quality candidate who understood the communities of the Pilbara.…
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has launched a new ‘Local Hero’ small grants program to help support local community groups across the Central Wheatbelt electorate. Ms Davies said that in her role as the local State Member she was always pleased to support groups and the new program would offer small but meaningful…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year. Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said The Nationals WA had written to the State Government requesting cardholders with unspent value at the end…
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman has called on the State Government to prioritise the registration process for short-stay accommodation providers as the local tourism industry strives to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions. Mr Redman was a member of the Parliamentary committee that undertook an inquiry into the short-stay accommodation sector, focusing on online…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to roll over any unspent funds on the Country Age Pension Fuel Card (CAPFC) at the end of this financial year. Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said The Nationals WA had written to the State Government requesting cardholders with unspent value at the end of…
28 April 2020 DE GRUSSA WELCOMES ACCC ACTION ON RIGHT TO REPAIR The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa has welcomed the work currently being undertaken by the ACCC to investigate the issues around what is now commonly termed as ‘right to repair’ in the agricultural sector. The Nationals…