The Nationals WA say help must be found quickly for regional patients needing treatment in Perth who are left without flight options as a result of Qantas and Virgin reducing Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) services. In Parliament today Leader Mia Davies raised concerns that significant cuts to flight schedules are impacting those needing to travel…
DetailsThe Nationals WA are seeking assurances from the State Government that regional health services and workforces are resourced for the spread of COVID-19. Leader Mia Davies said she was concerned regional hospitals, general practitioners and vital health staff were not yet resourced to cope with demands of patients seeking testing and treatment for COVID-19. “Before…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $170 million package to support our fisheries, seafood and agriculture markets. Leader Mia Davies said the funding would help restore trade for Australia’s most valuable fishery – western rock lobster – which would feature on the first flight of produce departing Australia in coming…
DetailsIn Parliament today The Nationals WA have asked the Premier to clarify when the Government’s proposed travel restriction direction will be published and provide further information about the schedule of exemptions and application process. Leader Mia Davies said restrictions on inter-regional movements were due to commence at midnight tonight and had left people living and…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to help WA fishing and agriculture industries re-engage with key export markets emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Leader Mia Davies and Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney have written to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack seeking Commonwealth funding for dedicated charter flights to freight agrifood, fibre and…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies has called on the State and Federal Governments to consider regional WA’s unique set of circumstances when considering strategies to combat the impacts of COVID-19. Ms Davies’ opinion editorial appeared in today’s The West Australian.
DetailsThe Nationals WA are calling for greater co-ordination and support for regional supermarkets facing large numbers of shoppers from outside their district ‘raiding’ local supplies. It comes after a number of reports of supermarket, grocery store and pharmacy shelves being cleaned out of stock by panic buyers in country towns including Brookton, Denmark, Moora, Merredin,…
DetailsThe Nationals WA understand regional WA faces unique challenges in responding to the emerging crisis of COVID-19. As the Parliament has met over the past two weeks we have also been in discussions with and had briefings from the WA Police Commissioner, Director General of the Department of Health, Minister for Health and his office…
DetailsAfter a 12-month wait punctuated by excuses and grandiose statements in the Parliament by the Attorney General, Minister for Agriculture and Premier, The Nationals WA have slammed the Labor Government’s approach to deterring trespass and harassment by animal activists. Leader Mia Davies said the Attorney General had talked the big talk in Parliament last March…
DetailsThe Nationals WA will commit $30 million towards establishing a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter in Geraldton if returned to government in 2021. Leader Mia Davies joined local MP Ian Blayney and other National party colleagues today in the regional city to make the announcement. “Having a rescue helicopter stationed in Geraldton would provide a life-saving…
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