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Nationals support bill to save West Australians from Palmer cash grab

By Mia Davies12 August 2020

The Nationals WA have backed the Premier’s attempt to halt Clive Palmer suing the State of Western Australia, voting to pass legislation introduced to Parliament less than 24 hours ago. Leader Mia Davies said it was the duty of the Government and Parliament to protect all West Australians from the $30 billion claim. “The legislation…

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Aug122020

Labor follows in Nationals’ wake with high speed jetties

By Ian Blayney11 August 2020

Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney welcomes Labor’s announcement to construct two high speed jetties in Geraldton given The Nationals WA called for the initiative after meeting with local tourism operators back in June. “Six weeks ago The Nationals WA led calls for expenditure of $3m towards the construction of several jetties to accommodate high speed…

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Nationals say Labor makes wrong call on port

By Mia Davies10 August 2020

The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies says the Labor Government have missed a golden opportunity to support industry and grow jobs for all West Australians by backing a new port in Kwinana.. “The State Labor Government could have been truly visionary and boosted freight movements at a number of regional centres, and committed to an…

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Aug102020

Regional news at risk after ABC allowance cuts

By Mia Davies10 August 2020

The Nationals WA fear news services in regional communities will be further eroded unless the ABC reverses its decision to cut housing allowances for 37 staff working outside the metropolitan area. Leader Mia Davies has written to ABC management calling on the broadcaster to recognise higher costs of living for journalists working in regional locations…

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Aug102020

New opportunities in aquaculture welcomed: Blayney

By The Nationals WA7 August 2020

The Nationals WA spokesperson for Fisheries Ian Blayney has welcomed the new aquaculture development zone at Oyster Harbour in Albany, stating that it will boost the industry in terms of production and jobs. The zone is intended for shellfish farming and will pave the way for an estimated 200 jobs. “Western Australia’s wild fish catch…

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Aug72020

Urgent deal needed to bring New Zealand shearers to WA

By Colin de Grussa6 August 2020

The Nationals WA have called for the State Minister for Agriculture to secure a deal to bring 200 New Zealand shearers into Western Australia to ensure wool production isn’t curtailed by a critical skills shortage. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said border closures would prevent international and interstate workers from coming to WA to help…

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Aug62020

Geraldton forgotten in ‘Science in Schools’ Program

By Ian Blayney5 August 2020

Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney welcomes the recent funding allocation to four primary schools in Geraldton but is disappointed that it’s taken this long for the Labor Government to recognise the importance of education in Geraldton. “It’s great to see funding finally being injected into Geraldton primary schools given that they have been overlooked for…

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Aug52020

Davies welcomes completion of Northam Health Campus redevelopment

By Mia Davies4 August 2020

Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies MLA has welcomed the official opening of the $42 million Northam Health Campus redevelopment. The new and improved health facilities were part of a $600 million injection into Wheatbelt health under the Royalties for Regions funded Southern Inland Health Initiative, delivered by The Nationals in Government. “I am exceptionally…

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Aug42020

Kondinin police station should stay, Davies

By Mia Davies3 August 2020

Central Wheatbelt MP Mia Davies has thrown her support behind the Kondinin community in an effort to keep their local police station open and staffed locally. At a town meeting held last week, a well-attended community meeting was briefed by WA Police on a proposal to close the Kondinin police station and relocate to Hyden.…

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Aug32020

TAFE funding welcome but not the answer to skills challenge in regional WA

By Mia Davies31 July 2020

Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies says funding announced for TAFE to deliver modern facilities for training and education in regional WA is positive, but said the biggest challenge for the system has yet to be addressed. Ms Davies said new training centre builds would create construction jobs, however, the Education Minister had still…

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