Colin Holt MLC, Member for the South West Region | Politician

Colin Holt MLC, Member for the South West Region

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25.01.2022 MAKE SOUTH WESTERN HWY SAFER I met with locals who are passionate about dropping the speed limit to 80kmph on a stretch of the highway. The Nationals WA support this road safety campaign. See below for more details.

25.01.2022 ON THE ROAD IN DARDANUP

24.01.2022 COUNTRY AGE PENSION FUEL CARD BOOST As many of you know the Country Age Pension Fuel Card is a flagship Nationals WA policy introduced in 2009 funded by Royalties for Regions, that has provided great support for regional pensioners to be more active and connected with friends, loved ones and their community During COVID-19 the McGowan Government rejected our calls to reinstate the indexation of the card and refused to roll over unspent balances that we argued had accrued as a... result of travel and socialisation restrictions. The Nationals if returned to Government next year will boost the program by $20million by lifting card values from $575 to $600 and tweaking the issue of annual cards to recharge existing cards each year. https://www.nationalswa.com/the-nationals-wa-will-give-cou/

23.01.2022 JOIN THE GSCORE BOARD If you or someone you know is passionate about assisting regional communities to harness adventure tourism consider joining the Great Southern Centre for Outdoor Recreation Excellence Board. Details below

22.01.2022 PREMIER HOTEL ALBANY So nice to see the 129-year-old Premier Hotel refurbishment well underway. Thanks to John and Barry for the tour with Mia Davies MLA and Delma Baesjou - Candidate for Albany. We look forward to the opening next year.

22.01.2022 IT'S OK TO ASK FOR HELP Everyone deserves to be safe and feel respected in a relationship. If you or anyone you know needs help please let them know about this free service for Regional WA.

21.01.2022 VISITING DARDANUP Exploring and visiting local businesses and residents with candidate Wayne Sanford - Nationals WA, Collie-Preston.

21.01.2022 BREC IN RED TONIGHT From dusk tonight, the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre will light up in red in support of their live entertainment industry colleagues affected by cancellations due to COVID-19. This is an international event to highlight the need for government support to keep the live events industry alive.

21.01.2022 ARTS GRANTS NOW OPEN Please pass on to your friends and family in the arts industry. Do you have an idea for an awesome regional arts project that is just waiting to be realised? Artists, arts workers, community organisations and local governments in regional WA can now apply for the Regional Arts Fund Project Grant. ... Individuals and organisations can apply - grants up to $30k. Grants close 5pm 11 March 2021.

19.01.2022 SERVICE WA TRIAL IN BUNBURY This is a cross-government initiative to make it easier to do over 80 different things in one place. Bunbury is a trial site so go in and give it a go. The Dept of Transport centre in Wellington St in Bunbury has been transformed. Provide your feedback during the trial!

18.01.2022 R U OK? Please ask the genuine question today of someone you love, a friend, family or a colleague. It is so important during these challenging times.

18.01.2022 What a great example of what community action can achieve!

15.01.2022 YOUTH CREATIVES What a great job from the youth of Brunswick managed by the Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre. This will brighten up the town and get the creative juices flowing!

15.01.2022 TALKING AGED CARE WITH MIA & THE NATIONALS WA Share your stories on this important issue.

14.01.2022 SUPPORT FOR COUNTRY AMBULANCE St John Ambulance has a proud 130 year history in WA, with more than 11,000 volunteers and servicing the largest health jurisdiction in the world. If elected to Govt the Nationals WA will commit to $29m over 5 years for a further 18 community paramedics (currently 27), a commissioned review of ambulance funding, 10m to help sustain small sub-centres in regional locations and much more.... More info https://www.nationalswa.com/country-ambulances/ See more

13.01.2022 REGIONAL ARTS GRANTS OPEN NOW The next round of Regional Arts Resilience Grants is now open - closing 26 Nov. Up to $15,000 for creative development, community engagement and capacity-building activities. Tag in anyone you think will benefit from this grant and let's get some grant money into as many South West organisations as we can.

13.01.2022 NATIONAL POLICE REMEMBRANCE DAY Today is National Police Remembrance Day. This day honours police officers whose lives have been cut short while performing their duty. We thank all those who have served their local communities and especially those who have lost their lives in the South West.

13.01.2022 Seeking Regional Board Members. Newly formed NFP StartupWA is looking for people to join its board. Would be great to have some regional representation in this entrepreneurial and tech talent arena. More info

12.01.2022 ORGAN DONATION Jersey Day is the perfect opportunity to start a discussion with your loved ones about organ donation. Wear your favourite sporting jersey this Friday 4th September 2020, to raise awareness for organ donation, have some fun and save lives at the same time!

12.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 This week is a great opportunity to celebrate, educate, and participate in a range of activities to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. I'm sure there is a heap of activities planned in your local town. If not head to www.naidoc.org.au for a range of things to see and do.

12.01.2022 Creative Regions Unmasked Thanks to everyone who responded to our Regional WA Arts survey conducted over the past few months. Feedback rolled in from small and large organisations, individuals, all from far and wide in Regional WA. We today released our $35million commitment should we be elected to support our incredible artists, performers, filmmakers, writers, musicians, and local arts organisations across regional WA! ... The past year has been difficult for those in the community arts sector. We need to ensure culture and the arts not only recover but evolve into a more vibrant and sustainable sector important to our regional communities. Thanks to Paul from Regional Arts WA, Annie from Albany Summer School, and Vancouver Arts Centre Albany who joined Delma Baesjou - Candidate for Albany, Mia Davies MLA and myself to launch the policy today in Albany.

11.01.2022 Jersey Day for ORGAN DONATION with Team HOLT

11.01.2022 Hear ye, hear ye! We've just announced a commitment supporting our incredible artists, performers, film makers, writers, musicians and local arts organisations ...across regional WA! All of whom deserve better - additional funding, investment in events, greater visibility and more opportunities. Labor’s $100 million commitment to build a film studio in Fremantle is a missed opportunity to invest more in regional WA’s arts, where the majority of recent film production occurs anyway. We know the value of our local and regionally-based creatives, and that's why an elected Nationals WA Government will help develop and invest in the abundance of visionary creatives we have Statewide. #TheNationalsWA #RegionalAlWAys #YouDeserveBetter

10.01.2022 SEEKING REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERS Newly formed NFP StartupWA is looking for people to join its board. It would be great to have some regional representation so check out their page for more details about becoming a member or joining the board.

08.01.2022 REGIONAL EVENTS FUNDING OPEN We know our towns and events have taken a big hit with COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. $1 million in funding is available for regional events for the 2021-2022 year. So pass on and share with any event holders in your community.... Events must be held between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Applications close at 5pm WST on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. See more

07.01.2022 Gift a WA tourism experience this Christmas Stuck for a Christmas gift idea that doesn't include the stuffy socks and lollies? Let's support our local businesses to recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and give a fun gift to the family this Christmas. Visit Tourism WA's website for ideas or better yet contact a quality tour and attractions direct. Ideas include Albany's Historic Whaling Station, Bunbury's Dolphin Discovery Centre, Busselton Jetty, Denmark's Valley of th...e Giants Tree Top Walk or even an annual Parks Pass for the family to enter all WA Parks & reserves for the next 12 months. Let's get creative this Christmas!

07.01.2022 KEY DATES FOR THE ELECTION

05.01.2022 POSTAL VOTING Applications for postal voting are open, and to make it easy, we've created a quick and easy form to fill out your application. Your ballot paper is delivered to your door. You can find it here: ... www.votebypost.com.au See more

05.01.2022 REGIONAL VOTES COUNT Labor and The Greens want to introduce One Vote One Value by cutting the number of regional politicians speaking up about issues that matter to you. That means less people from regional WA who understand the issues that impact our families, communities and businesses will represent you. ... That means more decisions for regional WA being made by city politicians. Find out more at www.regionalwa.com

03.01.2022 LACK OF BUSSELTON JETTY FUNDING A MISSED OPPORTUNITY. As the Govt continues to focus on metro projects I implore them to consider funding the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory. The project is in danger of losing Federal funding of $13.5M

02.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS DELMA! After a week of polling and a big weekend around Albany town, votes were counted and Delma was announced as our successful candidate in front of friends, family and supporters at our York Street office. Thanks to everyone who came and said hello and supported our three candidates.

01.01.2022 REGIONAL RESPONSES REQUIRED FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS SURVEY The Government is conducting a survey to assess COVID-19 impacts on employment and revenue in the creative industries in WA. It is critically important that regional data is included. I have heard your stories and challenges and how COVID-19 has devastated this industry. If you have worked or were seeking work in the below sectors 1 Jan to 30 June 2020 please complete the survey... Film, TV and radio Writing and publishing Fashion, jewellery and textile design Performing arts venue operation Set, lighting and production design Visual arts Music Theatre Comedy Dance, circus, opera and orchestra Interactive VR/AR/XR artists Games publishing and development Libraries, art galleries and museums See more