The Nationals WA will continue their commitment to investing in the wellbeing of regional West Australians by establishing a State Rural Health Commissioner if the Party is returned to government in 2021. In announcing the policy at The Nationals WA State Conference in Exmouth, Leader Mia Davies said a sharp focus on regional health was…
DetailsLeader Mia Davies told The Nationals WA State Conference in Exmouth today, the Party would use Royalties for Regions funding to boost the Boarding Away from Home Allowance and ease the burden on educating kids from remote areas. If elected in 2021 The Nationals WA will – Restore the integrity of State Government BAHA payments.…
DetailsThe Nationals WA welcome today’s announcement to further invest in regional palliative care services ahead of a debate commencing next week on the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill. Health spokesperson Hon Martin Aldridge MLC says any increase in healthcare is welcome in rural communities but is concerned the State Government’s announcement of more palliative support is…
DetailsThe Nationals WA are concerned the safety of communities across the State has been jeopardised by the McGowan Government’s failure to provide enough regional police officers. Questioning by The Nationals WA spokesperson for Police and Road Safety Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has revealed there are 95 unfilled positions in rural police districts. “It is unacceptable…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says the McGowan Government has left Pilbara residents in the dark over the implementation of a Banned Drinkers Register. In response to questions in Parliament, Minister for Racing and Gaming Paul Papalia conceded no money had been spent on implementation of a Banned Drinkers Register, more than 12…
DetailsRegional communities across the State are grappling with health professional shortages, crumbling hospitals and volunteer burnout as the McGowan Government fails to invest in regional health services according to The Nationals WA. Yesterday in Parliament The Nationals led a debate calling for the Government to prioritise investment in health services over big ticket spending in…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have welcomed a commitment by Main Roads to revise the public holiday curfews associated with the movement of heavy agricultural vehicles around Easter and Christmas. Agricultural spokesperson Colin de Grussa said there had been great angst among the agricultural sector when they became aware of the public holiday curfews. “While the State…
DetailsMember for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the McGowan Government to outline how much of the $5 million Government funding aimed to reduce violent and aggressive behaviour in hospitals will be allocated to Geraldton Hospital. Mr Blayney questioned the Minister for Health in Parliament earlier this week after The Nationals WA revealed there has…
DetailsLocal governments that stop using a common herbicide relied on extensively in agriculture will set a dangerous precedent for others to follow according to The Nationals WA. Party Leader Mia Davies said the City of Wanneroo’s decision to conduct a review of the use of glyphosate was alarming, misinformed and not supported by scientific findings.…
DetailsA campaign spearheaded by The Nationals WA to reinstate VacSwim classes to several regional communities has triumphed with the Education Minister forced into another embarrassing backflip. The Education Department had cut 11 rural centres from this summer’s important school holiday swimming program. But after a wave of protest from families, local governments and The Nationals…
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