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Restoring Royalties for Regions

The Nationals WA were in government between 2008-2017. In that time, we delivered the revolutionary ‘Royalties for Regions’ program, which delivered 25 per cent of mining royalties back into regional WA.

With about 25 per cent of people living in regional WA, we thought that was fair.

This program delivered significant advances in health, agriculture, and tourism, but also touched every area of government. If there is a new project in your town, chances are Royalties for Regions was behind it.

Since Labor took over in 2017, Royalties for Regions is not working as it should. Labor are saying that they’re still spending Royalties for Regions money, but their accounting tricks means overall spending in regional WA is decreasing.

The Nationals WA are committed to restoring the integrity of Royalties for Regions to ensure a strong regional development agenda.

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Education

Education and Training

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We believe all students, regardless of where they live, should have access to a quality education.

Health

Health

Our Policies, Services

Health isn’t just about doctors and hospitals. It incorporates aged care, mental health care, allied health services dentistry and general medical services.

Housing

Our Policies, Services

Our Affordable Housing initiative will deliver increased affordable housing options for key workers in regional WA.

Aboriginal Affairs

Aboriginal Affairs

Our Policies, Services

The Nationals WA have accepted and endorsed the Uluru Statement of the Heart – ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ developed by First Nation leaders across Australia in May 2017, seeking an Indigenous…

Energy

Energy

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Our industries, businesses, schools, health system and households rely on a secure and uninterrupted power supply.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications

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Families, business and emergency services rely on a strong telecommunications network to remain connected, keep local economies ticking and ensure our communities are kept safe.

Business

Supporting small business

Economies, Our Policies

There are roughly 55,000 small businesses in regional WA that contribute enormously to the State’s economy.

Tourism

Tourism

Economies, Our Policies

Western Australia is a vast state of contrasting and diverse landscapes. There is a lot to enjoy, experience and learn about our State and the tourism sector plays an important…

Primary industries

Economies, Our Policies

The Nationals WA have always had a focus on agriculture, a sector worth more than $8 billion to our economy each year.

Resources

Resources sector

Economies, Our Policies

The Nationals WA understand how important our resources sector is to the economy of Western Australia and our nation.

Transport

Transport

Economies, Our Policies

The Nationals WA want to keep Western Australia moving and to do that we need roads, rail and ports – both air and sea – to continually improve.

Environment

Environment

Communities, Our Policies

People living and working in regional areas are closely connected to the land and have an appreciation for the environment and sustainable development.

Community Safety

Community Safety

Communities, Our Policies

Emergency service personnel – both paid and voluntary – are large contributors to the safety of people and property in regional WA.

Community Development

Community development

Communities, Our Policies

Access to a range of diverse artistic and cultural experiences is important for the social wellbeing of all West Australians.

Regional Cities

Regional cities

Communities, Our Policies

Regional WA has some amazing cities that form hubs for many surrounding regional communities.

Nationals WA survey reveals impact of GP shortage on regional ratepayers

Latest News, Press Releases, Royalties for Regions, Services

Local governments in regional WA are spending more than 10 per cent of their budgets to lure and retain general practitioners while others have gone more than a year with…

Kondinin police station should stay, Davies

Communities, Latest News, News Archive, Press Releases, Services

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…

Regional news at risk after ABC allowance cuts

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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…

The Nationals WA will give Country Age Pension Fuel Card a boost

Communities, Latest News, Our Policies, Press Releases, Royalties for Regions

The Nationals WA will boost the Country Age Pension Fuel Card if returned to Government in March 2021. Making the commitment in Albany today, Leader Mia Davies said $20 million…

Protecting Western Australia’s coastline

Communities, Our Policies, Policy Discussion Papers, Royalties for Regions

Western Australia’s coastline stretches for more than 20,000km and is home to approximately 80% of our population, as well as being where roughly 80% of our tourism activity occurs. Our…

Our Plan for Agricultural Education in WA

Our Policies, Policy Discussion Papers, Services

The Nationals WA recognise agriculture and other primary industries are a vital part of the State’s economy that needs an appropriately skilled workforce. By investing in primary industry education in…

The Nationals WA to give PATS a much-needed booster shot

Latest News, Our Policies, Press Releases, Services

The Nationals WA will ensure access to specialist medical care is more equitable for regional West Australians by boosting the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) to bring it in line…

Nationals commit to $4.4m for Niels Hansen Stadium rebuild in Kalgoorlie

Communities, Latest News, Our Policies, Press Releases, Royalties for Regions

The Nationals WA have committed $4.4 million to help Kalgoorlie Boulder Basketball Association deliver a new basketball stadium for players, fans and the community if elected to Government in March…

The Nationals target a building back better campaign for regional WA

Economies, Latest News, Our Policies, Royalties for Regions, Services

Ensuring our regions are equipped to lead Western Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 will underpin The Nationals WA campaign for next year’s State Election. Leader Mia Davies told the 170-strong crowd…