A push by The Nationals WA to remove the resource industry’s long-standing exemption from a training fund has been adopted by the McGowan Government. Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC welcomed the announcement, which will finally see the resource sector contribute to the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund (BCITF) to support…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for Police and Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has taken issue with the State Government’s direction of an independent road safety body to buy a new helicopter for the WA Police Force. Mr Aldridge questioned the Minister’s decision to demand the Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) shell out for the…
The Nationals WA spokesperson for regional communications Martin Aldridge MLC has slammed the McGowan Government for its lack of funding for mobile blackspots in regional Western Australia. Mr Aldridge said this month’s State Budget confirmed the McGowan Government would not address a single blackspot after next year. “This is a real kick in the teeth…
Nationals WA Members of Parliament Peter Rundle and Vincent Catania will introduce amendments to the Heritage Bill 2017 to preserve the state’s three remaining timber jetties. Mr Rundle and Mr Catania have attempted to introduce specific legislation to protect the Esperance, Carnarvon and Busselton jetties, but this came to a halt after they received advice…
Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the passage of a bill that will remove a time limit on victims of sexual abuse bringing legal claims against the State or other organisations through Parliament. The bill which passed both houses on Tuesday, will allow thousands of claimants to access fair reparations for acts of…
19 March 2018 Nationals WA Spokesperson for Agriculture Colin de Grussa MLC has supported industry concerns about the recent announcement that the Labor Government would consider privatising the Muchea Livestock Centre in order to fund the new Boyanup saleyard. “Prior to the 2017 State Election, the Labor Government crowed about being anti-privatisation, yet 12 months…
The Nationals WA emergency services spokesman Colin de Grussa says the Labor Government’s capacity to improve response to fire under its Rural Fire Division model remains unclear. Mr de Grussa, who was briefed by the Minister this week and asked further questions in Parliament, said while the new model favourably focused on mitigation programs, there…
Local MP Shane Love MLA says the Regional Development Minister’s plan to pit Community Resources Centres against each other to fight for funding will ultimately fail regional communities. Mr Love’s comment comes as last week’s State Budget confirmed the Community Resource Network will have 40 per cent of its funding slashed from 1 July 2019.…
Moore MP Shane Love MLA has expressed his grave disappointment that last week’s budget has completely overlooked the Moora College. Mr Love said the McGowan government had only to allocate a few hundred thousand dollars to keep the College open beyond December 2018. “Moora College is the only local and affordable secondary boarding option between…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is calling on the State Government to fund a new firefighting appliance for Wiluna after visiting the northern Goldfields town and meeting its chief volunteer firefighter last week. Mr Catania said numerous requests for a new appliance to increase structural firefighting and road crash response capacity from Wiluna…