The findings of a fresh report into the impact of FIFO on mental health provides a compelling reason for resource companies to shift towards residential workforces, according to The Nationals WA. Released today, the report was commissioned by the Mental Health Commission and led by Curtin University’s Centre for Transformative Work Design. Leader Mia Davies said the…
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 last week for the sixth time this year, Mr Shorten again thumbed his nose at regional West Australians by limiting himself to marginal electorates in the city and…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to restore the integrity of Royalties for Regions in the wake of the GST reform package passing the Senate today. Leader Mia Davies said with Western Australia set to be $4.7 billion better off over the next eight years there was no longer any excuse for…
The Nationals WA hosted a roundtable discussion on agriculture at State Parliament today. The Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Hon. David Littleproud attended the meeting along with more than 20 industry stakeholders from across the State. Leader Mia Davies said Mr Littleproud’s trip to WA was a chance for farmers, business owners, stock…
The release of the independent review into Australia’s live animal export industry, conducted by Phillip Moss AM, is an important step toward stabilising the sector, according to The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies said Western Australia was the main player in Australia’s live export industry, and the impact of disruption to the sector had had…
Starting Sunday, Leader Mia Davies and the entire Nationals WA team will spend three days in the Pilbara as part of the Party’s Regional Cabinet series. Ms Davies said the team would hold community engagement forums and meetings in Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Port and South Hedland. “I look forward to bringing the entire Nationals team…
Welcome to you all – to our members, our supporters, my colleagues in the State Parliament, our Life Members, Distinguished Service Medal recipients and guests. Welcome to our corporate observers – your attendance at our Conference is always appreciated and we thank you for the value you add to our organisation by engaging with our…
The Nationals WA have called on the McGowan Government to back the City of Karratha in its fight to secure a palatable outcome for the community over the proposed Bay Village FIFO camp. Under questioning from Leader Mia Davies in Parliament this week, Premier Mark McGowan refused to endorse the City of Karratha’s 14 conditions…
The Nationals WA have accused Federal Labor of abandoning Western Australia over its failure to commit to genuine GST reform. Leader Mia Davies said more concerning still was Premier Mark McGowan’s inability to convince his Canberra colleagues of WA’s plight. “The Premier has gloated for months about how he dragged the Commonwealth to the table…
Premier Mark McGowan has refused to join the Leader of The Nationals WA and the Leader of the Opposition in a show of bipartisan support for a change in the GST distribution formula. Leader Mia Davies today presented the Premier with a letter addressed to Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten seeking an assurance that his…