The Nationals WA have called on the State and Federal governments to prioritise an alternative transport route to ensure WA remains connected to the nation during times of disaster. Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Jacqui Boydell has written to Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure Michael McCormack this week urging Commonwealth support…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has welcomed news the long-awaited Banned Drinkers Register trial could finally be rolled out in the first quarter of this year. “It is no secret alcohol-related harm is a massive issue in the Pilbara and there is clear government and industry agreement a banned drinkers register is the…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell is pleased there will be a boost to security in health campuses across the Goldfields after her questions in Parliament exposed the dangers faced by many of the region’s caregivers. “I was astounded to receive an answer from the Minister for Health that confirmed that in the four…
The Nationals WA agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa MLC has congratulated the Minister for Water for finally realising water security in the regions is an important issue and funding three water supply projects. Mr de Grussa said today’s announcement of $210,000 for projects in the Shires of Kulin, Dumbleyung and Ravensthorpe was an important…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says Water Minister Dave Kelly’s lack of forward planning for the drying West Pilbara Water Scheme is a major concern for the region. It is well known the West Pilbara Water Scheme is heavily dependent on regular recharges from rain events, normally associated with cyclones. However, like much…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader and Member for Mining and Pastoral Jacqui Boydell says the State Government needs to provide more funding for the Goldfields Migration Employment Program (GMEP) to succeed. While Ms Boydell welcomed the news eight people, some with families, had moved to the Goldfields, there was still a lot more work to…
The Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell says the McGowan Government has left Pilbara residents in the dark over the implementation of a Banned Drinkers Register. In response to questions in Parliament, Minister for Racing and Gaming Paul Papalia conceded no money had been spent on implementation of a Banned Drinkers Register, more than 12…
Nationals WA Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell has raised concerns with a draft report released by the Productivity Commission into remote area tax concessions and payments. Ms Boydell, who is also Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region, said the draft report made several recommendations that will heavily impact many Pilbara residents. Of key concern is…
Nationals Deputy Leader and Member for Mining and Pastoral Jacqui Boydell says it’s outrageous that pleas from members of Ninga Mia community for the McGowan Government to stop demolishing their homes continue to fall on deaf ears. Last week under questioning from Ms Boydell, the Housing Minister admitted it was unlikely the McGowan Government would…
The Nationals WA have used the Parliament to call on the McGowan Labor Government to immediately take action in response to overwhelming job losses and rife mental health concerns plaguing the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa yesterday moved a motion regarding the significant adverse impact machinery of…