Minister has only half-flushed toilet tax issue
The Nationals WA welcome the decision to provide temporary relief on the crippling toilet tax but call for a long-term solution to the excessive water charges hurting struggling regional hospitality…
Put regional WA at top of list for relocating FIFO workers
The Nationals WA say the Premier’s regional development credentials are on the line as he seeks to lure interstate FIFO families to Western Australia. Leader Mia Davies said any incentives…
Regional boarding students can now rest easy over COVID-19 restrictions
The Education Minister’s decision to scrap the COVID-19 restriction preventing regional boarding students leaving school during term two has been welcomed by The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said the…
Rationale behind Mid West regional travel restrictions must be revealed
The State Government is testing the patience of the Geraldton community by not lifting border restrictions in the Mid West in line with other parts of the State, according to…
Tourism package welcome relief for some but not all
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars.…
COVID-19 community testing must be stepped up in WA
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…
Regional WA businesses feel lost in COVID-19 recovery roadmap
The Nationals WA say the State Government has left too many regional businesses in the dark about their immediate futures following the release of its phase two COVID-19 recovery plan.…
Roadmap to recovery needs stimulus dollars attached
The Nationals WA have welcomed the State Government’s announcement to release a roadmap for when, where and how COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia will be relaxed and called for a…
Water Minister retreats from toilet tax relief for battered businesses
The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader…
Education Minister must ease boarding school rules
Parents and families with children returning to boarding school this week remain concerned about the restrictions on students’ movements once back at school say The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies…