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Nationals call for Kalgoorlie MRI to be fast-tracked ahead of tender announcement

By The Nationals WA13 May 2020

The State Government has confirmed the contract for construction of the long-awaited Kalgoorlie Health Campus MRI suite will be released to Tenders WA next week, following questions from The Nationals WA in Parliament. Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell called on the Government to fast-track the important construction project, saying it had…

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May132020
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Rationale behind Mid West regional travel restrictions must be revealed

By Ian Blayney13 May 2020

The State Government is testing the patience of the Geraldton community by not lifting border restrictions in the Mid West in line with other parts of the State, according to The Nationals WA MP Ian Blayney.  In Parliament Mr Blayney, the Member for Geraldton, asked the Premier why South West communities were allowed to travel…

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May132020

Tourism package welcome relief for some but not all

By Mia Davies13 May 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the announcement of the Tourism Recovery Program but was concerned many small businesses struggling under the impacts of COVID-19 were ineligible.…

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May132020

COVID-19 community testing must be stepped up in WA

By Mia Davies13 May 2020

The Nationals WA say testing for COVID-19 needs to be drastically ramped up in Western Australia if the Labor Government is serious about loosening travel restrictions. Figures released by the Health Minister after questions were raised in Parliament by The Nationals WA show tests are remarkably low, particularly in the regions, with some recording zero…

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May132020

Call for wine cellar doors to be open for tastings across WA

By Colin Holt12 May 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to relax its COVID-19 restrictions and help stimulate local economies by allowing wineries and producers to serve tastings without a meal. Member for South West Colin Holt said many small wine producers were frustrated they could not kick-start their cellar door businesses because of the strict…

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May122020

Regional WA businesses feel lost in COVID-19 recovery roadmap

By Mia Davies11 May 2020

The Nationals WA say the State Government has left too many regional businesses in the dark about their immediate futures following the release of its phase two COVID-19 recovery plan. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the easing of several restrictions from next Monday but called on the Premier to provide greater certainty to regional communities that…

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Roadmap to recovery needs stimulus dollars attached

By Mia Davies8 May 2020

The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a stimulus package to be launched at the same time. Leader Mia Davies MLA said the Government’s post-COVID-19 roadmap would need to be backed up with…

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May82020
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Water Minister retreats from toilet tax relief for battered businesses

By Mia Davies7 May 2020

The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader Mia Davies said recent comments by Water Minister Dave Kelly that water bill relief  was not being considered would be another blow to regional operators…

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May72020
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Local leader joins The Nationals WA in race for seat of Collie-Preston

By The Nationals WA7 May 2020

The Nationals WA this week welcome a new candidate to the regional Party’s growing team of local champions for the March 2021 State election. Former Collie Shire president Wayne Sanford was endorsed for Collie-Preston by the Party’s State Council over the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Sanford had spent his life living and working…

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May72020

New candidate joins The Nationals WA in race for seat of Pilbara

By The Nationals WA7 May 2020

The Nationals WA have this week endorsed a strong local champion for the electorate of Pilbara ahead of the March 2021 State election. Scott Bourne, a Dampier resident, was endorsed by the Party’s State Council at the weekend. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Bourne was a quality candidate who understood the communities of the Pilbara.…

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