More than 100 jobs in the Wheatbelt are at risk after the McGowan Labor Government put the brakes on expansion of the Edna May mine in Westonia. Local MP and Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said a clearing application appeal for Ramelius Resources’ Westonia Greenfinch pit project was dismissed by the Government this…
DetailsThe Nationals WA have lamented a Budget surplus built on the grave of Royalties for Regions as spending on Metronet outstrips the once transformational regional development program. Leader Mia Davies said Labor would throw $4.1 billion of WA taxpayer’s money at Metronet over the next four years, while Royalties for Regions had been scaled…
DetailsThe Nationals WA Leader Mia Davies is encouraging regional people to join a webinar on Voluntary Assisted Dying being rolled out through Community Resource Centres on 21 May. The webinar is being made available after The Nationals WA successfully lobbied the Health Minister to expand public consultation being conducted by a Ministerial Expert Panel, which…
DetailsBut the recent State Budget shows the McGowan Labor Government only cares about Perth – announcing new funding for projects like Metronet and the redevelopment of the East Perth Power Station, while essential services in the regions, including local hospitals and schools are neglected.
DetailsOn Tuesday, 30 April I will arrive in Albany for my fourth visit in the past 12 months. I will be joined by my WA colleagues Colin Holt – The Nationals Upper House member for the South West region which takes in Albany – Peter Rundle and Vince Catania. It is no coincidence my Nationals…
DetailsMore regional people will be able to participate in face-to-face consultation on Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) reforms after The Nationals WA fought to extend the number of public meetings across the State. Last month the State Government’s Taskforce announced meetings in Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Broome, Bunbury and Mandurah, leaving people in the Pilbara, Great Southern, Gascoyne and Wheatbelt with no opportunity to engage with…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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