Labor Government needs to take the brakes off road safety funding
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…
Raising the bar for regional telecommunications
The Nationals WA have today announced a $100 million package to boost mobile and internet networks in regional WA. The commitment will continue investing in eradicating more mobile black spots,…
Addressing regional road trauma a major priority for The Nationals WA
Road safety will be overhauled in a major effort to address the disproportionately high number of regional road deaths and trauma under a plan announced by The Nationals WA. Leader…
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…