Member for the South West Colin Holt says the government’s failure to include the planned Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in the recent WA Recovery Plan is a missed opportunity. “It appears the City of Busselton will see very little out of the recent $252.3m stimulus package for the South West but this project – the…
Member for the South West Colin Holt says the Police Minister’s failure to do her sums over authorised officer numbers has jeopardised the safety of communities across the South West. In Parliament this week, The Nationals WA highlighted the shortfall of police in regional Western Australia had coincided with a rise in violent crime across…
Member for South West region Colin Holt MLC has announced he will step down at the upcoming 2021 State election. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies thanked Mr Holt for his significant contribution to the Party and Parliament saying his work ethic and approach to public life was appreciated and greatly respected. “Colin Holt’s…
Three nominees have put their hands up to contest the Albany Community Preselection for The Nationals WA. Local champions Delma Baesjou (pictured left), Darren Bennett (right) and Rod Pfeiffer (centre) were endorsed to run in the preselection, which is the first of its kind to be tried by any political party in Western Australia. Leader…
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to finally stand up for WA racing and provide a stimulus package that will help the sector recover from the impact of COVID-19. Racing and gaming spokesperson Colin Holt said regional clubs and tracks had to cut their programs because of the restrictions in movement and…
The power is undoubtedly with the people of Albany leading up to the 2021 State Election. While other parties will determine who will represent them in the race for the coveted seat, The Nationals WA have put that responsibility in the hands of the regional city’s constituents. Our Albany Community Preselection is something different. But…
The Nationals WA will this week open a campaign office in Albany’s city centre as momentum builds for the Party’s community preselection. Leader Mia Davies will be in town with Member for South West Colin Holt to officially launch the office at lunchtime this Thursday 16 July 2020. Mr Holt said the campaign headquarters would…
The Nationals WA are set to enlist the community as part of a grassroots push to select their candidate for Albany to contest the March 2021 State election. In Albany today to make the announcement, Leader Mia Davies said the Party would be running a community preselection to identify its candidate. Ms Davies said Albany…
After repeated requests from The Nationals WA, the Labor Government has finally announced it will invest $16 million over four years into the WA Screen Fund, previously known as the Western Australian Regional Film Fund. The Nationals’ culture and the arts spokesperson Colin Holt, a key figure in developing the Creative Regions program funded by…
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…