The Nationals WA put coastal erosion back on the agenda
A new policy launched by The Nationals WA will put the management of coastal erosion back on the agenda if they form government in 2021. Leader Mia Davies said $50…
Labor short-changes South West by pulling airport funding
Member for Warren Blackwood Terry Redman says the Labor Government has finally achieved its wish of driving the Busselton Margaret River Airport terminal upgrade into the ground. Mr Redman said…
Federal Government answers call for a WA drought innovation centre
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to potentially establish two Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs in regional WA, saying it will be a boost for farmers…
Albany community preselects its candidate for The Nationals WA
The Albany community has voted to select a candidate for The Nationals WA ahead of the March 2021 State election, with polling for the Community Preselection drawing to a close…
Minister’s grab for cash will sink key South West water project
The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies says the opportunity to harness the enormous water resource of Wellington Dam for economic growth in the South West will evaporate if the Minister…
Frontline officers left exposed under COVID workers comp changes
The Nationals Member for the Agricultural Region has called on the State Government to urgently review the legislative protections available to frontline police and ambulance officers in light of confirmation…
Redman calls for industry taskforce to address worker shortages
Member for Warren-Blackwood Terry Redman is calling on the State Government to set up an industry taskforce to develop strategies that address the looming shortage of regional workers. The Nationals…
Nationals make right call on regional communications
The Nationals WA recently used Parliament to highlight the progress made to improve regional communication networks and the work that government and industry faces to ensure reliable connectivity into the…
Labor must to listen to WA Prison Officers’ Union
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is urging the WA State Government to listen to the concerns of the WA Prison Officers’ Union to ensure staff at Greenough Regional Prison feel…
The Nationals WA will give Country Age Pension Fuel Card a boost
The Nationals WA will boost the Country Age Pension Fuel Card if returned to Government in March 2021. Making the commitment in Albany today, Leader Mia Davies said $20 million…