The Nationals WA have hit out at the Federal Government’s proposal to delay the controversial Backpacker Tax, calling it a “band-aid solution.” Senate candidate Kado Muir said the delay in implementing the Backpacker Tax from July 1, 2016 to January 1, 2017, would only cause more uncertainty for regional industries and seasonal workers. “The Backpacker…
DetailsNationals MPs have welcomed an increase in expenditure through the Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) in this year’s State Budget. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge MLC and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA said the record $146million spend was a result of a concerted campaign for the Road Safety Minister to increasingly…
DetailsAlbany is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Nationals Member for the South West, Colin Holt MLC, said the State Budget would help to build a stronger economy in 2016-17 with initiatives to attract investment and create…
DetailsThe 2016-17 State Budget was been handed down by the Treasurer in State Parliament yesterday. Ms Davies said the Treasurer’s speech outlined the exceptional circumstances the State has faced over the past eight years, pointing to the downturn in commodity prices, a perverse GST system that has delivered the lowest ever return in our tax…
DetailsWestern Australia’s Kimberley region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the 2016-17 State Budget would continue to build a stronger economy in the Kimberley with…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Candidate for O’Connor, John Hassell has lashed out at Western Australia’s Federal MPs, saying they have not done enough to secure GST funding for WA. Yesterday’s State Budget revealed the projected five year loss of GST revenue to be estimated at $17.8 billion. Mr Hassell pointed to comments made this morning by…
DetailsA $2.2 million investment into the Bremer Bay Town Centre and Trail project, including a $1.7 million investment through the Growing Our South initiative, has been announced as part of the 2016-17 State Budget. Member for Wagin Terry Waldron MLA said the $1.7 million local investment, which was announced yesterday, was made possible by Royalties…
DetailsNationals WA Member of Parliament and candidate for the seat of Geraldton Paul Brown MP, has today welcomed the full removal of the Port Expansion Project (PEP) charges as part of this year’s State budget. “I am very grateful that both the Treasurer, and the Minister for Transport have acknowledged the merits of removing the…
DetailsThe Goldfields-Esperance region is set to benefit from Royalties for Regions investment in the areas of health, community support services, education, Aboriginal development, agriculture, tourism and the arts. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Dave Grills MLC said the 2016-17 State Budget would continue to build a stronger economy in the region with initiatives…
DetailsAcross the State, Royalties for Regions will invest $651 million over four years for community support services including the Country Age Pension Fuel Card, the Emergency Service Volunteers Fuel Card, the Community Chest Fund and Regional Telecommunications Program. Nationals Member for the South West Region, Colin Holt, said that Community Resource Centres will receive $14m…
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