Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC has welcomed the news of increased local agribusiness development in the Northern Valleys region which includes the Shires of Chittering, Gingin, Dandaragan and Moora. Hon Martin Aldridge MLC and Member for Moore Shane Love MLA took the opportunity to show newly elected Agricultural Region MP and…
DetailsThe Nationals WA spokesperson for child protection Hon Colin de Grussa MLC has raised concerns about the impact of a recent mass exodus of senior executives from the Department of Child Protection (DCP) on the agency’s capacity to serve the community. Mr de Grussa said the loss of a number of senior experts from the…
DetailsThe Labor Government has refused to confirm whether it will retain at least two sworn officers at country police stations. Member for Roe Peter Rundle MLA confronted Police Minister Michelle Roberts in Parliament this week to demand answers on Labor’s plan for regional police resourcing. “The Minister was asked specifically if she would provide adequate…
DetailsThe Labor government’s decision to abandon plans to develop the Abrolhos Islands National Park was a deep blow to Geraldton’s economy, according to Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, Member for the Agricultural Region. The previous government had unveiled plans to create a national park over the Abrolhos Islands, which would have provided a big boost…
DetailsMember for Roe Peter Rundle MLA sought clarification from the Minister for Heritage about the Government’s intentions for the iconic Esperance Tanker Jetty in Parliament today. Mr Rundle said he used the opportunity to raise his concerns about the future of the Esperance Tanker Jetty, and to seek confirmation from the Government that the current…
DetailsThe Labor Government refused to commit to funding the ongoing upgrades of the Lucky Bay campground, after Hon Colin de Grussa MLC questioned the Minister for Regional Development in Parliament last night. Member for the Agricultural Region, Mr de Grussa said he was very concerned with the Minister’s answers to his questions. “I’m very disappointed that…
DetailsUnder questioning in the Legislative Council from Hon Colin de Grussa MLC, the Government have committed to the construction of mobile phone towers throughout the Esperance region. Mr de Grussa, The Nationals WA spokesperson for Emergency Services questioned the Minister for Regional Development in Parliament, after serious concerns were raised that towers scheduled to…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have vowed to hold the new Minister for Sport and Recreation to account after he committed to retain all ten regionally-based Department of Sport and Recreation offices this week. Spokesperson for sport and recreation Peter Rundle MLA welcomed the news that the offices would be spared from the State Government’s planned government…
DetailsMember for Roe Peter Rundle MLA has welcomed the Federal Government 250k initiative – a website specifically designed to help resource the 250 000 young Australian’s living with severe allergies. Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Dr David Gillespie, launched the www.250k.org.au website yesterday, which was funded under the National Allergy Strategy. Mr Rundle said that living…
DetailsLabor’s disdain for Roe was laid bare in State Parliament this week as the Premier again refused to confirm funding for important Royalties for Regions projects. The Nationals WA brought a motion to the Legislative Assembly in an attempt to end Labor’s toying with regional communities, many of which have been left in the lurch…
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