The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to respond to the Newman community’s call for help as the Pilbara town grapples with rising social issues and hundreds of abandoned houses. Leader Mia Davies and Deputy Leader Jacqui Boydell visited Newman earlier this month to see firsthand how pockets of the town had deteriorated.…
The Nationals WA have called on the Minister for Health to extend consultations after four regional areas were denied a chance to communicate their views on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) reforms proposed by the McGowan Government. At present people living in the Pilbara, Great Southern, Gascoyne and Wheatbelt will have no opportunity to directly consult…
After a sustained effort by The Nationals in State Parliament, the Labor Government has finally revealed just what their plans are to protect WA farmers and the agricultural sector from extremist behaviour by animal activists and increasing rural crime. Following weeks of questions, debate and a petition with hundreds of signatures, The Nationals sought to…
The Nationals WA are seeking to establish a Parliamentary committee to instigate new laws aimed at curbing the escalation of animal activist behaviour. Leader Mia Davies said the committee was urgently needed in the wake of an increase in illegal and intimidating behaviour by extreme animal activist groups. “It’s time for the Parliament of Western…
The Nationals WA are opposed to any measure that seeks to diminish regional representation in our State Parliament. Unfortunately, the Labor Party has form when it comes to silencing country voters and culling regional representatives in Parliament. Country people only need cast their minds back to 2005 when the Gallop Labor government passed legislation —…
The Nationals WA have welcomed a $70 million commitment from the Federal Government to fund road improvements which will enhance productivity and driver safety across the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network (WSFN). Leader Mia Davies praised the determination of the WSFN project group, comprising 42 local governments working together for the past three years to secure…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to provide a clear message on what it is doing to tackle escalating instances of trespass on farms and regional businesses in the wake of today’s court ruling on the actions of two animal activists. Leader Mia Davies said questions to the Premier, Agriculture and Police…
The McGowan Government is on notice after its MPs voted to support a call by The Nationals WA to prioritise regional healthcare funding and services, including palliative care, in the upcoming State Budget. Leader Mia Davies moved a “matter of public interest” in Parliament on 20 March, demanding the Government place a higher priority on…
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has again snubbed regional Western Australia by refusing to venture outside of Perth on his latest visit to the State. In WA for four days this week, Mr Shorten again thumbed his nose at regional West Australians by limiting himself to marginal electorates in the city and the urban fringe.…
Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies has congratulated York farmer Rhys Turton on his election as President of WAFarmers. WAFarmers announced Mr Turton’s successful election as president of the century old farming group yesterday following the organisation’s AGM. He replaces Tammin farmer Tony York, who served at the helm…