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Nationals say Labor makes wrong call on port

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies10 August 2020

The Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies says the Labor Government have missed a golden opportunity to support industry and grow jobs for all West Australians by backing a new port in Kwinana.. “The State Labor Government could have been truly visionary and boosted freight movements at a number of regional centres, and committed to an…

Minister has only half-flushed toilet tax issue

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Vince Catania27 May 2020

The Nationals WA welcome the decision to provide temporary relief on the crippling toilet tax but call for a long-term solution to the excessive water charges hurting struggling regional hospitality businesses. For months The Nationals have been pushing the State Government to waive the wastewater costs for permanent fixtures, such as toilets, which had been…

Tourism package welcome relief for some but not all

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies13 May 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to amend the scope of its tourism assistance package amid fears many struggling businesses would not qualify for much-needed support dollars. Leader Mia Davies welcomed the announcement of the Tourism Recovery Program but was concerned many small businesses struggling under the impacts of COVID-19 were ineligible.…

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Water Minister retreats from toilet tax relief for battered businesses

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies7 May 2020

The Nationals WA have criticised the State Government for backing away from a commitment to reform the toilet tax which is costing small businesses thousands of dollars each month. Leader Mia Davies said recent comments by Water Minister Dave Kelly that water bill relief  was not being considered would be another blow to regional operators…

Government must act swiftly to stop spread of pest in Gascoyne

Latest NewsBy Vince Catania30 April 2020

Member for North West Central Vince Catania is concerned the Labor Government doesn’t have the resources to stop the spread of a new pest that threatens the Gascoyne’s key agricultural industries. Mr Catania said sightings of the fall armyworm in the region was a major worry for the region’s fruit and vegetable growers, already struggling…

Minister missing in battle to save regional tourism industry

Latest NewsBy Vince Catania29 April 2020

The State Government has turned its back on the tourism industry at a time of crisis, with no blueprint on how it can help the sector during the COVID-19 crisis, according to The Nationals WA MP Vince Catania. With tourism businesses across the State closed because of coronavirus restrictions, Mr Catania says there is no…

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Commonwealth and State must assist regional WA tourism recovery

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies23 April 2020

Regional WA’s tourism sector is on life support and requires urgent Federal and State Government intervention to survive, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said COVID-19 had devastated the State’s tourism sector, costing thousands of jobs and wiping billions of dollars from the WA economy. “Travel restrictions, while necessary to prevent the spread…

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Queensland fruit fly raises concerns about DPIRD priorities

Latest NewsBy Colin de Grussa21 April 2020

The Nationals WA have raised concerns around the State Government’s ability to monitor and contain a re-emergence of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) after several detections in Perth in the past month. Agriculture spokesperson Colin de Grussa said Qfly was an incredibly serious biosecurity threat to Western Australia, due to their ability to attack a wide…

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Funding for flights welcome but regional communities still stranded

Latest News, Press ReleasesBy Mia Davies17 April 2020

The Nationals WA have welcomed the announcement of Federal funding to underpin regional flight schedules but say more will need to be done to ensure communities have adequate access to essential air services during COVID-19 restrictions. Leader Mia Davies said while the $165 million bailout for Qantas and Virgin announced by Deputy Prime Minister Michael…

Government must waive ‘toilet tax’ for struggling businesses

Latest NewsBy Mia Davies16 April 2020

The Nationals WA have called on the State Government to immediately remove the Water Corporation service fee paid by businesses with multiple major sewerage fixtures – such as toilets or urinals – within a property. Leader Mia Davies said the ‘toilet tax’ required regional caravan parks, hotels, motels, restaurants and cafes to pay significant fees…

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