The Nationals WA have voiced their dissent over major Australian banks choosing to reduce service operations in regional WA following revelations Commonwealth Bank were severely cutting opening hours across 90 rural branches. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies said the decision sent the wrong signal to hard-working communities who deserved face-to-face services all day,…
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…
The Opposition has urged the Labor Government to use the upcoming State Budget to support local businesses that have been impacted by the economic impact of lockdowns caused by COVID-19 outbreaks. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the fact not all businesses were eligible for lockdown grants was concerning at a time when local companies should…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has welcomed the lively and passionate debate witnessed as the YMCA Youth Parliament has been held over the past few days. Addressing the participants today, Ms Davies told of her own beginnings in politics and encouraged everyone to stay involved in the political process as they progress in their studies and…
The Opposition has called for the McGowan Government to apologise following the outcome of the Legislative Council v Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) court case today that re-confirmed the Labor Government had breached the law more than 1000 times. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said today’s judgement proved there needed to be appropriate processes in place…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to provide compensation to small businesses in regional Western Australia that are suffering from yet another setback due to this week’s lockdown. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said many operators in the State’s north had not only endured financial losses over the past three days but were still…
Forty community groups across the electorate of Central Wheatbelt are set to benefit from grants awarded under the latest round of Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member Hon Mia Davies MLA set up the grant scheme in 2020 to help support local community groups based across her electorate, and this is the fourth round of…
Nationals Wheatbelt MPs have expressed disappointment at the National Australia Bank (NAB)’s decision to close up shop in Wyalkatchem, Three Springs, Kondinin and Wagin. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies said the announcement was a blow to the communities who relied on bank presence for their financial services, including household, business, and personal transactions.…
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government’s decision to ram through legislation using its massive majority to install the Premier’s captain’s pick as the Corruption and Crime Commissioner. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Premier had tainted the independence of the State’s top watchdog by side-stepping the appointment process laid out in the Corruption, Crime…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to urgently deliver a whole-of-government response to address the ongoing housing crisis forcing people into homelessness, clogging up courtrooms, and placing pressure on community organisations. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Labor Government was clearly failing to address an urgent crisis. “Nobody should be sleeping in the…