The Geraldton sporting community will be big winners should The Nationals WA form Government in March, with local Member Ian Blayney today announcing a $5.15m sporting package for upgrades and extensions to sporting facilities across Geraldton. Mr Blayney said The Nationals WA recognise the value sporting organisations bring to the community and he will always…
DetailsThe Nationals WA oppose the changes made by Facebook to restrict Australian residents from accessing news content. The decision by Facebook to unilaterally remove important Government information, including the Bureau of Meteorology and the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services place a restriction on important and potentially life-saving advice and reduces transparency. The censorship…
DetailsCommunity-based women’s health care clinics across regional WA will receive a much-needed funding boost if The Nationals WA form Government after the State election. Leader Mia Davies announced plans to establish a Regional Women’s Health and Wellbeing Fund, worth $15 million, while visiting the Hedland Well Women’s Centre today, alongside candidate for the Pilbara Scott…
DetailsComments attributed to State President Steve Blyth: The Nationals WA take claims of bullying and harassment extremely seriously. The State Executive immediately engaged a Human Resources Consultant to meet with the Party leadership and the Hon Jacqui Boydell MLC after she raised claims of bullying and harassment within the party late last year. At the…
DetailsFamilies with young children in Waggrakine will be the benefactors from significant investment at their local primary school should The Nationals WA form Government in March. Today, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney pledged $2.5m for Waggrakine Primary School to build a four classroom block to replace transportable classrooms, providing a permanent base for the school…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have warned regional voters to look beyond the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic when heading to the ballot box this March. Leader Mia Davies said the introduction of electoral reform legislation, or one-vote-one-value, in the Upper House was a real risk and would give the Perth-based political party power to scrap Royalties…
DetailsThe Nationals WA will commit $140 million to enhance mental health service delivery in the regions and conduct an urgent review of WA’s mental health network to identify gaps and prioritise future spending. Leader Mia Davies announced the policy today which was developed in consultation with mental health stakeholders. “The Nationals WA believe all patients,…
DetailsShould The Nationals WA return to Government in March, they will commit to developing a Future Housing Strategy for Geraldton to help tackle homelessness and public housing constraints, according to Local Member Ian Blayney. The strategy will focus on investigating models of sustainable housing programs and services, ensuring they are effective and appropriate as well…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have committed to roll out drone technology across regional WA to give emergency services volunteers the latest equipment to assist with search and rescue and firefighting efforts. Leader Mia Davies announced The Nationals emergency services policy, worth $12.1 million, in Geraldton today alongside local MP Ian Blayney. Ms Davies said the centrepiece…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have promised to deliver more qualified childcare workers in regional areas to address the skills shortage and support high quality early childhood education. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals WA will immediately lift an exemption which prevents childcare workers in regional areas from accessing discounted course fees through the State Government’s Lower…
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