The Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne says the Labor Government’s policy on the run in relation to the Hedland Buy-back Scheme is a complete farce. Mr Bourne said the decision by Ports Minister Alannah MacTiernan to impose a $13,450 levy on ship operators carrying iron ore defies all logic. “Minister MacTiernan has shirked…
DetailsMember for Geraldton Ian Blayney says The Nationals WA will commit $25,500 towards the Geraldton Yacht Club should they form Government next year, enabling the club to source a quote to upgrade their pens at the Geraldton Marina as well as purchasing new equipment. Mr Blayney said the Geraldton Yacht Club contribute a valuable role…
DetailsNationals WA candidate for the Kimberley Millie Hills has warned a Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in the region needs associated wraparound services before its introduction in May this year. Mrs Hills said while she supported the concept of a BDR, support and education programs needed to be incorporated into the two-year trial if it were…
DetailsThe Nationals WA candidate for Pilbara Scott Bourne has called on the Labor Government a consultation report on the West End to ensure the Port Hedland Voluntary Buy-back Scheme be transparent. Mr Bourne said the Labor Government had announced $89 million towards the buy-back scheme in the December Mid Year Budget Review to allow property…
DetailsMoore MP Shane Love MLA has urged WA drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season. The Nationals WA are lending their support to the WA Local Government Association’s RoadWise Road Ribbon for Road Safety campaign, encouraging people to aim for zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads. “Achieving the long-term vision…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have added five regional champions to contest the important Upper House Agricultural and Mining and Pastoral Regions at the upcoming 2021 State election. Northampton account manager, father and self-professed ‘farmer’s husband’ Rob Horstman joins the Agricultural Region ticket, supporting MPs Colin de Grussa and Martin Aldridge, City of Greater Geraldton Councillor Natasha…
DetailsMember for Geraldton has slammed the Labor State Government for their lack of investment in Geraldton highlighting that Geraldton has missed out on some key funding opportunities with Perth projects given priority. Mr Blayney said Geraldton sporting organisations have been neglected by a metro obsessed Labor Government who announced a budget surplus of $2.2 billion…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have expressed disappointment in Labor’s failure to recognise energy security and reliability as an issue for regional families. Energy spokesperson Terry Redman said today’s announcement of a trial to reduce electricity prices during the day and increase costs during the peak period failed to deliver an energy management solution. “Labor is scrambling…
DetailsWhile Treasurer Ben Wyatt delivered an early Christmas present to the State by announcing an additional $1 billion budget surplus, The Nationals WA have called for the windfall to be reinvested on regional priorities. The Nationals WA Treasury spokesperson Terry Redman said higher than expected iron-ore prices and a boost in economic activity have created…
DetailsThe Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa is encouraging producers to have their say on the State Government’s consultation process for sheep and cattle earmarking and cattle branding. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is proposing to amend the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013…
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