The Opposition has called for the State Government to do more for families, businesses and communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Seroja 12 months on. Opposition Leader Mia Davies visited Northampton on Tuesday along with Nationals WA MPs Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and Shane Love MLA to meet the local community, left devastated by the once-in-a-century…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have endorsed former Nationals MP Ian Blayney to contest the vast electorate of Durack at the upcoming federal election. State President Tony Crook said Mr Blayney’s experience as a former Member of Parliament and a champion for regional communities meant he would hit the ground running ahead of the election. “Ian has…
DetailsRegional power outages have been a hot topic in recent weeks, for good reason. Hundreds of separate outages across the State in recent months have been infuriating for regional residents as they sweltered through the hottest summer on record without access to telecommunications, refrigeration, or air conditioning. Frequent outages have seen hospitality businesses and supermarkets…
DetailsShadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa has encouraged recreational, charter and professional fishers to work together to ensure the recovery of the West Coast demersal fishery in WA. Mr de Grussa said it is an exceptionally complex issue, requiring innovation and genuine co-operation between each sector to ensure the right outcome is achieved. “Whilst we…
DetailsThe Opposition has welcomed Commonwealth funding of $1.3 billion to enhance regional telecommunications in last week’s Federal Budget. Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Martin Aldridge MLC said improving regional connectivity was vital to ensure families, business and communities had access to reliable and high-speed communications. “The 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review emphasised the importance of reliable,…
DetailsMember for Moore Shane Love has urged Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to urgently source funding for the solution to fish kills and poor water quality in the Jurien Bay Marina. “Twenty years of frequent fish kills in the Jurien Bay Marina has to be the absolute limit,” Mr Love said. Given the awful stench experienced…
DetailsThe Opposition has welcomed new funds announced by the Federal Government into the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program and called on the State Government to commit funds in the upcoming State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the $180.1m allocation over five years in the Federal Budget would kickstart the improvements needed at passive…
DetailsRegional Opposition MPs have welcomed the Independent Review of Christmas 2021 Power Outages, however, more needs to be done for regional communities besieged by unreliable power supplies. Member for Moore Shane Love said the review provided some recognition of the impact of the Christmas outages in the regions. “Regional communities and Opposition MPs have pressured…
DetailsThe Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government for refusing to provide greater clarity around isolation requirements for students in boarding schools and residential colleges. Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle said the close contact rules for regional students studying in Perth have caused angst and frustration for regional communities. “Sending students home to isolate…
DetailsThe Opposition has commended organisers of the 8th annual Military to Civilian Career Summit, held at Irwin Barracks in Perth. The summit was delivered through a partnership between veteran charity Working Spirit and RSLWA, and was attended by over 40 businesses, organisations, and veteran support services. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the event created a…
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