Stop Puppy Farming bill has tail that wags the dog
Member for Moore, Shane Love, says the State Government’s Stop Puppy Farming bill has turned into a dog’s breakfast after amendments to recognise farmers’ needs for working dogs were rejected…
Call for McGowan Government to Support Regional Travel Agents
The Nationals WA member for Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has called on the Labor Government to prioritise the use of local regionally-based travel agencies when booking air travel across…
More funding vital to secure long term homelessness solutions in Geraldton
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the Labor Government needs to urgently find funding for the communities resources sector to deal with a wave of vulnerable Mid West residents seeking…
Push continues to get Mid West rescue chopper off the ground
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says communities in the Mid West have rallied around The Nationals WA campaign to have an emergency rescue helicopter to be based in the region.…
Your Choice, Your Voice: Community to pick Nats’ Albany candidate
The Nationals WA are set to enlist the community as part of a grassroots push to select their candidate for Albany to contest the March 2021 State election. In Albany…
Labor’s carrot and stick activist legislation fails farming sector
The Nationals WA have accused the State Government of introducing “carrot and stick” legislation to increase penalties for criminal trespass at the cost of farmers being subjected to severe scrutiny.…
Labor must recognise urgency for Geraldton bypass
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has again called on the Labor Government to accelerate the Alignment Selection Study for the Dongara to Northampton Coastal Route Corridor to prevent further disappointment…
Shortage of hospital doctors continues
In a follow-up to last year’s concerning discovery of reduced doctor availability at regional hospitals, regional patients are still suffering a lack of access to emergency care and treatment. The…
High speed vessel jetties are a win for Mid West tourism
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney said The Nationals WA have committed $3m towards the construction of several jetties to accommodate high speed vessels if they win Government at the next…
Aquatic resources amendments support fishers and pearlers
The Nationals WA have welcomed movement of the Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2020 in to the Legislative Assembly this week. Fisheries spokesperson Ian Blayney said the amendments would allow…