Missed out: Geraldton’s TAFE Campus
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Labor Government after education announcements last week highlight Labor’s failure to recognise the importance of education in the Midwest. Last Friday…
Nationals commit to $4.4m for Niels Hansen Stadium rebuild in Kalgoorlie
The Nationals WA have committed $4.4 million to help Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Association deliver a new basketball stadium for players, fans and the community if elected to Government in March…
Industry needs more time with Building Bonus backed up: Blayney
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to extend the Building Bonus program by at least six months so more people can access grants in the…
Our approach to industrial manslaughter legislation
There has been a lot of commentary around The Nationals WA stance on the industrial manslaughter legislation currently before Parliament. Agricultural spokesperson Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, in an opinion…
The Nationals WA to give PATS a much-needed booster shot
The Nationals WA will ensure access to specialist medical care is more equitable for regional West Australians by boosting the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) to bring it in line…
CONCERN RAISED FOR NURSING STAFF AT GERALDTON HOSPITAL
The Nationals Member for Geraldton, Ian Blayney MLA has raised concern following a spike in overtime worked by nursing staff in recent months resulting in one nurse working 18 hours…
Shortfall in police numbers leaves Geraldton short changed
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is disappointed that the shortfall of authorised police officers in the Gascoyne-Midwest region is continuously ignored by the Labor State Government. When this concerning matter…
Nats back campaign to save lives on SW Highway
The Nationals WA say while the Labor Government is spending big in Perth on pedestrian and bike paths under a newly-minted City Deal, they are turning a blind eye to…
Extended Outage Payment Scheme review remains on Labor back burner
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says residents forced to endure extended power outages are continuing to be let down by the Labor Government’s failure to increase the Extended Payment Outage…
Split flawed animal welfare/trespass Bill or we’ll introduce our own: Nationals
The Nationals WA have outlined a series of amendments to the State Government’s controversial Animal Welfare and Trespass Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 aimed at improving the Bill in line with…