The Opposition has welcomed the record $104 million disaster recovery package being made available to communities impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja, jointly funded by the State and Federal Government. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the recovery package was much needed given the communities impacted were still reeling from the most significant natural disaster WA had seen in recent years. “It has been more than 100…
Martin Aldridge MLC is the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and volunteer firefighter who responded to the Wooroloo fire. We are just shy of the six-month anniversary of the Wooroloo bushfires and the need for an independent review into the event and the aftermath remains. Despite repeated attempts by the Opposition to seek information through…
The Opposition has expressed its disappointment in the little financial assistance for cyclone-affected communities, more than 100 days since Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossed Western Australia’s coast. Acting Opposition Leader and Member for Moore Shane Love said while some funding has been provided, support for the impacted towns and regions have been left wanting by the…
Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge has demanded answers from the State Government after a breach in COVID-19 protocols at Geraldton Regional Hospital put frontline health workers and patients at risk this week. The incident occurred after a COVID-infected crew member was transferred from the MV Emerald Indah ship to Geraldton Regional Hospital. “It’s incredibly…
Access to the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Scheme will remain out of reach for many West Australians, with most regional areas unable to access the Scheme when it commenced today. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge said it was a disappointing start to the Scheme which Labor had ample time to deliver. “With just…
The Nationals WA have slammed the Premier and WA Labor during Parliament this week for misleading regional voters of their intention to introduce so-called one-vote-one-value electoral reform prior to the State election. During a Legislative Council debate, Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC said the official State Government response had made it…
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services and Member for the Agricultural Region Hon Martin Aldridge MLC yesterday expressed his gratitude for all those who selflessly supported regional communities during recent disastrous events. “In the first four months of 2021, regional communities faced devastating weather events – Tropical Cyclone Seroja, the Wooroloo bushfires and a number of…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications and Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, is calling on the State Government to support a plan by The Nationals WA to boost mobile network resiliency in the aftermath of Cyclone Seroja. “Mobile communication in regional Western Australia is critical, especially during natural disasters or emergencies when the delivery of…
Last week the Electoral Commissioner of Western Australia confirmed the re-election of the Hon. Martin Aldridge MLC as Member for the Agricultural Region. Mr Aldridge has expressed his sincere gratitude to his constituents, supporters and staff who had contributed towards the success of his third-term as Member for the Agricultural Region. “Whilst it has been…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies claims the Labor Government has lost focus on road safety and called for urgent action to avoid further loss of life and serious injury. “On the eve of Easter weekend and school holidays about to start it is important the Government redoubles their efforts to reduce road trauma in Western Australia,”…