February 4, 2013

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers), as part of its 2013 State Election Key Issues, wants to see increased investment into rural and regional community services. WAFarmers President, Dale Park, said WAFarmers wanted to see more investment in the areas of education, health and generic services. “Last week, the Prime Minister told the nation how important education is to the future of our economy and regional educational facilities in Western Australia are crying out for assistance,

The Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.) (WAFarmers) is deeply concerned with the appointment of Kelvin Thomson, as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, fearing it will have a detrimental effect on Australia’s live export industry. Mr Thomson has long called for the trade to be phased out and has lead backbench revolts against the Gillard Government’s policy of supporting the industry. WAFarmers Meat Section President, Jeff Murray, said WAFarmers was very familiar with Mr Thomson’s stance on