The Nationals WA have thanked Vince Catania for his service to the Party and his electorate over many years, representing some of Western Australia’s most isolated and remote communities. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said Mr Catania had been a fierce advocate for his constituents during his time as Member for North West…
The Opposition has expressed concern about the ongoing shortage of midwives in regional WA, following revelations about a lack of maternity services at Carnarvon Health Campus. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the admission of maternity staff shortfalls in Budget Estimates reinforced the failure by the McGowan Labor Government to address regional health needs. …
Member for North-West Central Vince Catania is again calling on the McGowan Government to implement the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) in Carnarvon and across North-West towns. Mr Catania said “the Premier and the Minister for Police seem out of touch with the extent of what’s happening on the ground, failing to recognise the urgent need…
Member for North West Central Vince Catania is calling on the Labor Government to step up and provide much needed infra-structure in regional towns to maximise the full potential of the unique and fast approaching Solar Eclipse event in April 2023. Mr Catania said “our State’s North West is set to be thrust onto the…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to provide tourism operators with clarity and certainty, by setting a date for the re-opening of WA’s borders. Mr Catania warned some businesses in the tourism sector face obliteration if they are not provided with a set reopening date soon. “While today’s announcement…
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania MLA said “the launch of the Kalbarri Microgrid – a renewable energy power solution, marks a project finally coming to fruition after years of frustration for residents and businesses.” After a long wait the town is a step closer to entering the 21st century with this new solution…
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate $140 million through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for the construction of the Hastings Yangibana rare earth project in the Gascoyne region. Vince said “I’ve been lobbying the Federal Government to assist the Hastings Yangibana project with NAIF funding…
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has called for the Labor Government to show empathy towards the tourism industry and small businesses, who continue to face financial hardship due to ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 measures. Mr Catania said the Premier’s sudden ‘backflip’ on the re-opening date and retraction of the Safe Transition Plan dashed the hopes…
North West Central MP Vince Catania is astounded that after five years and a long awaited hollow promise of $7 million from the Government in late 2020 and in the lead up to the election – still access to the Fascine Water Way remains blocked. Despite loud cries for help from hundreds in the Carnarvon…
The Opposition has called for in-depth consultation during the development of regulations for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021, after the legislation passed through Parliament last night. Shadow Aboriginal Affairs Minister Vince Catania said Labor rammed the highly sensitive and important bill through Parliament, ignoring proper process, so extensive meetings must occur before rules are…