The State Opposition has said the Labor Government’s failure to address systemic gaps in WA’s hotel quarantine system has directly contributed to the snap-lockdown and the spread of COVID-19. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Mercure Hotel had been identified as needing improvements in early April. “The Government knew in early April that the Mercure…
DetailsThe Opposition has hit out at the Labor Government’s imperfect hotel quarantine system which now threatens to leave West Australians stranded in India unable to return home. Leader Mia Davies said Labor needed to stop dragging their feet and ensure the hotel quarantine system was properly managed following a series of systemic failures which placed…
DetailsDeputy Opposition Leader Shane Love and Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa have called on the State and Federal Governments to provide support to cyclone impacted properties in the Mid West amid concerns much damage had yet to be reported. The Nationals WA visited Perenjori, Morawa, Northampton, Mingenew, Binnu and Three Springs last week to…
DetailsThe State Opposition has labelled the Labor Government’s approach to Anzac Day services across Western Australia as “confusing and inconsistent” and said it was causing angst for veterans, families and communities. Shadow Minister for Veteran’s Affairs, Colin de Grussa MLC, said the lack of a consistent approach to event restrictions were frustrating for many community…
DetailsShadow Minister for Regional Communications and Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, is calling on the State Government to support a plan by The Nationals WA to boost mobile network resiliency in the aftermath of Cyclone Seroja. “Mobile communication in regional Western Australia is critical, especially during natural disasters or emergencies when the delivery of…
DetailsThe Nationals WA and the WA Liberal Party have entered into a formal Alliance in Opposition bringing the Parties together to hold the re-elected Labor Government to account for the next four years. The Alliance Agreement (Agreement) was signed today by Nationals Leader Mia Davies MLA and Dr David Honey MLA, Leader of the WA…
DetailsMember for North West Central Vince Catania is encouraging the Carnarvon community to rally behind calls to prioritise rebuilding the historic One Mile Jetty as the Gascoyne capital begins its recovery from ex-tropical cyclone Seroja. The iconic jetty suffered significant damage with the cyclone’s passing on Sunday, losing a large portion of timber structure’s middle…
DetailsLast week the Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia confirmed the re-election of the Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC as Member for the Agricultural Region. Mr Aldridge has expressed his sincere gratitude to his constituents, supporters and staff who had contributed towards the success of his third-term as Member for the Agricultural Region. “Whilst it has been…
DetailsOpposition Leader Mia Davies claims the Labor Government has lost focus on road safety and called for urgent action to avoid further loss of life and serious injury. “On the eve of Easter weekend and school holidays about to start it is important the Government redoubles their efforts to reduce road trauma in Western Australia,”…
DetailsThe Nationals WA spearheaded motions to streamline the visa system for agricultural workers, improve regional mobile phone coverage, and provide greater transparency around car safety at The National Party’s 2021 Federal Conference on March 26-28. Deputy Leader Shane Love said ten delegates from The Nationals WA travelled to Canberra over the weekend to champion a…
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