Regional access to Voluntary Assisted Dying fails to launch
Access to the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Scheme will remain out of reach for many West Australians, with most regional areas unable to access the Scheme when it commenced today.…
MIA’S LOCAL HERO GRANTS HELPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Forty community groups across the electorate of Central Wheatbelt are set to benefit from grants awarded under the latest round of Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member Hon Mia Davies…
BANK CLOSURES A FAILURE TO SUPPORT REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
Nationals Wheatbelt MPs have expressed disappointment at the National Australia Bank (NAB)’s decision to close up shop in Wyalkatchem, Three Springs, Kondinin and Wagin. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia…
Premier’s ‘captain pick’ taints independence of CCC Commissioner
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government’s decision to ram through legislation using its massive majority to install the Premier’s captain’s pick as the Corruption and Crime Commissioner. Opposition Leader…
Opposition calls for further consultation prior to South Coast Bioregion Management Plan implementation
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to undertake a further 12-month consultation period with small fishing operators prior to implementing the South Coast Bioregion Management Plan. Shadow Fisheries…
Sleeping rough a reality in Mark McGowan’s WA
The Opposition has called on the State Government to urgently deliver a whole-of-government response to address the ongoing housing crisis forcing people into homelessness, clogging up courtrooms, and placing pressure…
SafeWA app breach of trust will undermine public confidence
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for breaching the trust of West Australians, after learning private data collected by the SafeWA app had been used by WA Police. Opposition…
Time to boost funds for regional women’s health services
The Opposition has urged the Labor Government to inject desperately needed money into regional women’s health care in the upcoming State budget. Leader Mia Davies said the Premier – who…
Labor’s electoral reform will slash regional representation
The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government’s Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform to consider the negative impacts of reducing representation in the Legislative Council for regional Western Australia.…
Vaccination rollout welcomed but support needed for regions, vulnerable
The Opposition has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today to further expand the vaccination rollout to West Australians aged 30 years old and over. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it…