Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has slammed the State Labor Government after education announcements last week highlight Labor’s failure to recognise the importance of education in the Midwest. Last Friday the State Government announced funding to help revitalise the North Metropolitan TAFE at the Midland and Mount Lawley Campuses along with Central Regional TAFE’s Moora…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is calling on the State Government to extend the Building Bonus program by at least six months so more people can access grants in the Mid West. Mr Blayney said the Building Bonus offered a tremendous opportunity to would-be home owners but industry was struggling to keep up with demand…
The Nationals Member for Geraldton, Ian Blayney MLA has raised concern following a spike in overtime worked by nursing staff in recent months resulting in one nurse working 18 hours continuously at Geraldton Regional Hospital (GRH). “This issue was first raised with me by a constituent who was a patient at the hospital concerned for…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is disappointed that the shortfall of authorised police officers in the Gascoyne-Midwest region is continuously ignored by the Labor State Government. When this concerning matter was raised during Question Time yesterday, the Minister tried to shift the blame onto the previous Liberal-National Government, claiming no Royalties for Regions funding had…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says residents forced to endure extended power outages are continuing to be let down by the Labor Government’s failure to increase the Extended Payment Outage Scheme (EPOS). In Parliament yesterday Mr Blayney followed up on previous answers to parliamentary questions provided by the Minister for Energy that indicated a review…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the Police Minister’s failure to do her sums over authorised officer numbers has jeopardised the safety of communities across the Midwest. In Parliament yesterday, The Nationals WA highlighted the shortfall of police in regional Western Australia. “As much as the Minister likes to reject the argument that our regions…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney has called on the State Government to increase air services between Geraldton and Perth to ensure Geraldton residents stay connected and do not miss out on essential services. Mr Blayney is frustrated that air services have been increased across the State, with Rex increasing flights by seventy per cent between…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says a new policy launched by The Nationals WA today will bring urgent attention and funding to address coastal erosion impacting the Geraldton coastline. Mr Blayney said the $50million policy and funding package will go towards repairing coastal erosion hotspots in Drummonds Cove and Sunset Beach, both of which were…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is urging the WA State Government to listen to the concerns of the WA Prison Officers’ Union to ensure staff at Greenough Regional Prison feel safe as well as feeling reassured that they are being listened to. “If prison officers at Greenough Prison have said they do not feel safe…
After calling on the Labor Government to tackle coastal erosion earlier this year, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney is pleased the State has finally recognised the urgency for much needed funding to combat the problem. Mr Blayney said the Government’s allocation of $600,000 to the City of Greater Geraldton for Drummond Cove groyne construction and…