Regional voices will be lost if Labor win control of Upper House
The Nationals WA have warned regional voters to look beyond the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic when heading to the ballot box this March. Leader Mia Davies said the introduction…
A stronger voice and more support for regional St John volunteers
Establishing an independent advocacy group for St John Ambulance volunteers, delivering more community paramedics to the regions, and ensuring small sub-centres have access to the latest vehicles and equipment will…
The Nationals WA to give PATS a much-needed booster shot
The Nationals WA will ensure access to specialist medical care is more equitable for regional West Australians by boosting the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) to bring it in line…
Regional Access Falls Short on Container Deposit Scheme
Five towns in the Agricultural Region will not have a refund point by 1 October 2020 when the Container Deposit Scheme (Containers for Change) commences. Nationals Member for the Agricultural…
Frontline officers left exposed under COVID workers comp changes
The Nationals Member for the Agricultural Region has called on the State Government to urgently review the legislative protections available to frontline police and ambulance officers in light of confirmation…
Nationals make right call on regional communications
The Nationals WA recently used Parliament to highlight the progress made to improve regional communication networks and the work that government and industry faces to ensure reliable connectivity into the…
Greater support for regional ag shows needed as Phase 5 restrictions delayed
The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to deliver a support and recovery package for regional agricultural shows impacted by COVID-19. Member for the Agricultural Region Martin Aldridge…
Nationals WA survey reveals impact of GP shortage on regional ratepayers
Local governments in regional WA are spending more than 10 per cent of their budgets to lure and retain general practitioners while others have gone more than a year with…
Urgent care commitment on track to flop
The Nationals WA have expressed concerns over the Labor Government’s GP Urgent Care Clinic Network with recent data collected showing the cost of the 2019 initiative failing to reflect any…
Shortage of hospital doctors continues
In a follow-up to last year’s concerning discovery of reduced doctor availability at regional hospitals, regional patients are still suffering a lack of access to emergency care and treatment. The…