Our Federal Policies
Our State
- Continue to fight for 100% per capita share of the national GST pool. WA and NSW are the only states not to receive a per capita share
- Western Australia to receive 100% per capita share of fuel excise revenue
- A fair share of “Defence Contracts” and “Defence Spending” in Western Australia
- Oppose removing Commonwealth agencies ( ABC; Public Service; Air Traffic Control; Meteorological Bureau; N.D.I.S ; Defence ) to the Eastern States
- Abolish fringe benefits tax in regional WA. It's killing off our regional towns
Your Community
- Increased federal funding for infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools) in WA
- Responsible transition to renewable energy to protect industry, homes and the environment. Blackouts are detrimental to our economy
- Federal incentives for manufacturing in Western Australia
- Strong border security to protect WA's pristine environment against diseases and pests. We support the Government's current Border Protection policy
Your Money
- Oppose the removal of franking credit refunds which are important returns to shareholders of Australian owned companies and businesses
- Simplify the complicated Commonwealth taxation system
- Maintain or improve employee wages and conditions in legislation
- Retain negative gearing on property
- Protect Western Australian's retirement plans from detrimental changes to superannuation, insurance, property investments and family trusts
Your Family
- Advocate for urgent changes to the Family Court
- Fair treatment of all parties by the Child Support Agency
- Improved Commonwealth incentives for apprenticeships and traineeships
- Grow employment opportunities for young and mature age workers
Your Health
- Better facilities for Mental Health
- Increased funding for Drug Rehabilitation in WA
- Improved standards and affordability of Aged Care facilities
- Support a State Based N.D.I.S
- Change the distribution of Federal Funding to prioritise Western Australia's sporting associations, to help curb the obesity epidemic
Your Environment
- Protect our biodiversiy from multiple threats such as pest species, climate change, habitat loss and inadequate funding for land management services
- Provide financial support for local community conservation groups
- More federal funding for management of Water Resources
- Federal enquiry into the environmental consequences of urbanisation in WA
- Increase federal support for Aboriginal Ranger programs in Western Australia
