Nationals call for State to support struggling pastoralists
The Nationals WA are calling on the State Government to step in and ease the pressure on pastoral businesses grappling with a difficult dry season and imminent lease hikes in…
Government Fails to Provide Solution for Castletown Primary Repairs
The State Government has failed to resolve issues related to flood damage and mould which has forced more than 80 students out of their classrooms at Castletown Primary School. The…
Geraldton Fishermen’s Cooperative Recognised for International Excellence
Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa congratulates the Geraldton Fishermen’s Cooperative, who were winners at this week’s Australia-China Business Awards. GFC took out the elite Business Excellence Award…
Labor’s agriculture funding claim doesn’t stack up
The Nationals WA have accused the McGowan Government of deliberately deceiving the agricultural sector amid doubts over Labor’s claim that it is delivering $131 million of new money into the…
The Nationals WA Welcome State Barrier Fence Project Launch
The Nationals WA have welcomed the launch of the State Barrier Fence Esperance Extension project, with the first post being hammered into the ground today. Agricultural Spokesperson Colin de Grussa…
State Government Needs to do More to Address Water Challenges in Great Southern
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to provide greater support to individual farmers in the Great Southern who are suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on…
Minister Logan Failing Volunteer Firefighters
The Nationals WA Emergency Services Spokesperson Colin de Grussa says it is disappointing that the Minister for Emergency Services has again failed to consult and support volunteer firefighters. The Minister…
“Slow Food”, Coles and Aldi Dragged into Axing $1 Milk
Member for the Agricultural Region Colin de Grussa has welcomed the decision by Coles and Aldi to axe $1 per litre milk, saying it was “about time”. Both supermarkets will…
Nats Welcome Federal Move Towards Right to Repair
The Nationals WA have welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s moves towards introducing right to repair legislation in Australia. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said the Federal Government’s consultation paper – which…
Banking Royal Commission Recommends Better Deal for Farmers
The Nationals WA have welcomed the release of the Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, which outlines 76 key recommendations to reform the financial…