The 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 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…
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…
DetailsCommunity Resource Centres are in a state of confusion today after being informed of drastic changes to their proposed contracts by the Labor government. A number of CRCs, which deliver important services in towns throughout Western Australia, learnt last night that their new contracts will be shorter than expected. The new Government will also investigate…
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…
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…
DetailsWestern Australian households will be forced to fix the State Budget because Premier Mark McGowan lacks the courage to enter negotiations with the State’s biggest mining companies to update an outdated 1960s charge in their State Agreements. The McGowan Government this week announced staggering increases to everyday fees and charges, including electricity (up 10.9 per…
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 this week voted to disallow changes to local government vehicle licensing concessions in the Legislative Council. The disallowance motion will prevent the State Government removing a concession which allowed local governments to pay a lower rate to license their vehicles. Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC said the…
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