Pages tagged "state development"

  • Mining

    Posted on Policies by · May 29, 2024 1:18 PM

     

    In brief:

    ·        Back mining as the bedrock of WA's prosperity

    ·        Support local mining companies and jobs

    ·        Faster, fairer project approvals

    ·        Create a uranium mining industry that benefits WA

     

    We understand that mining is the bedrock of WA's prosperity, and we will encourage ongoing investment in it.

    One Nation will have a focus on supporting local mining companies and jobs so their profits are more likely to be re-invested in our state.

    We will also prioritise the retainment of prime agricultural land over mining activity, considering the limited amount of usable fertile land in WA. 

    We will also reduce the time it takes to make decisions in relation to projects by investing in more resources for Government approval processes and making them more efficient, transparent and fair.

    One Nation supports the creation of a uranium mining industry in Western Australia, and will consider equity share arrangements to ensure Western Australians receive the primary benefit from this resource.

    By having a constructive and cooperative approach with the mining sector, One Nation will ensure we get more from our mineral wealth.

     

  • State Development

    Posted on Policies by · May 29, 2024 1:16 PM

     

    In brief:

    ·        Diversify WA beyond Perth

    ·        Invest in regional health, transport, power and water

    ·        Restore Royalties for Regions

    ·        Take pressure off Perth's overloaded services

     

    We believe there is vast potential in regional WA, and that we need to focus on diversifying the state beyond Perth.

    By investing in regional health, education, transport, power and water infrastructure across the state, we will grow WA jobs, unlock vast economic potential and reduce the pressure on Perth's overloaded facilities.

    Sadly, the realities of democracy mean that with all of the WA population in Perth, decisions are made by Governments that predominantly benefit people in Perth, because that is where the voters are.

    But we believe it is in the interests of Perth, and its population, if pressure is reduced on the city and we invest more in other parts of the state to grow our other fantastic cities and towns.

    We will restore Royalties for Regions funding and allocate it to big-ticket state development projects which will make regional WA an even more attractive place to build a life.

    We will also commit to relocating some Government departments to regional centres as an anchor employer in cities outside of Perth.