Opposition calls for Government to outline plan for opening up State safely
The Opposition has called on the Premier to detail Western Australia’s blueprint for re-opening, as the State lags behind the rest of the nation when it comes to having a…
Isolation room flaws leave regional hospitals and communities at risk of COVID-19
Design constraints mean portable isolation rooms purchased by the State Government to protect regional hospitals and communities from COVID-19 may not be functional. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
Labor gags debate to silence regional voices
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for ramming the electoral reform bill through the Legislative Assembly by gagging debate, saying it was an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader…
Attempt to convince local workers to help with harvest another failure by Labor
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin DeGrussa has taken aim at the Labor Government’s announcement to re-use the Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme, implemented last year to make…
TAB sale announcement sprung in Parliament raises more questions than answers
Shadow Minister for Racing and Gaming Peter Rundle has questioned the announcement by the Labor Government in Parliament to recommence the sale of the West Australian TAB. “The announcement by…
Inquiry into possible unlawful behaviour by Attorney General voted down by Labor
The Opposition has condemned Labor for voting down a motion to refer the Attorney General to the Procedure and Privileges Committee (PPC) for failing to disclose a number of gifts…
Opposition: Gag order on electoral reform debate by Labor is an abuse of power
The Opposition has called the State Government’s gag order on debating the electoral reform legislation an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said…
Labor finally acts to intervene in Fremantle Port dispute
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the announcement by the State Government of their request for the Fair Work Commission to intervene in the current industrial dispute between…
Nats in Northam for annual State Conference
The Nationals WA have held their annual State Conference Northam, and first since 1947 as the State’s official Opposition. Members and supporters gathered for the President’s Welcome Sundowner on Friday…
Improvements to rail crossings on track after motion passes at State Conference
The Nationals WA unanimously voted to pass a motion during the 2021 State Conference calling for greater action on improving rail safety, particularly when it comes to passive crossings. Leader…