WA’s energy infrastructure has significantly deteriorated under WA Labor Energy Minister, Bill Johnston, according to WA Liberal Leader and Shadow Minister for Energy, Dr David Honey. In May, we saw three power outages in Kalgoorlie over the course of 10 days, with thousands of customers repeated being affected during each of those, as well as…
The Opposition has called for greater consultation by State and Federal Labor Governments with the live export industry, following discussions with key West Australian stakeholders this morning. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said industry holds real concerns about the immediate impacts any proposal to ban live sheep exports would have on the…
The Nationals WA have thanked Vince Catania for his service to the Party and his electorate over many years, representing some of Western Australia’s most isolated and remote communities. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said Mr Catania had been a fierce advocate for his constituents during his time as Member for North West…
There is probably no more frequent issue that is raised with country MPs than that of a constituent lamenting the fact we can no longer support childbirth in many of our country towns. The issue is complex, but by no means is it only affecting the small regional towns. Gone are the days when local…
The State Opposition has slammed the freshly-minted Labor Prime Minister and new federal Agriculture Minister after they confirmed their longstanding threat to ban live export of sheep. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said statements by the new Government do nothing to settle the fears of the thousands of West Australians who rely…
The Transport Minister’s response to multiple fatalities on a dangerous stretch of the Albany Highway ignores the underlying design flaws, according to the State Opposition. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said while reducing the speed limit will surely improve safety on the 1.4 kilometre stretch through Narrikup, recent fatalities highlight the need to address the…
Shadow Local Government Minister Shane Love has slammed the decision by the City of South Perth to force councillors to disclose their political party affiliations as unnecessary and potentially detrimental to improving local outcomes. “Councillors should be elected by the community based on their commitment and capacity to serve their local community rather than political…
It’s been six years since Mullewa was promised a new health centre, but the community still have no idea when the project will be delivered according to Member for Moore Shane Love. Asking questions of Health Minister, Amber-Jade Sanderson in Budget Estimates on 24 May, Mr Love said the project funding had been approved in…
The Opposition is calling on the McGowan Labor Government to make flu vaccinations free for all residents across the state to take pressure off the health system before the winter peak. Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam said given predictions WA was set to experience a severe flu season, the McGowan Government should be doing all…
The Opposition has expressed concern about the ongoing shortage of midwives in regional WA, following revelations about a lack of maternity services at Carnarvon Health Campus. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the admission of maternity staff shortfalls in Budget Estimates reinforced the failure by the McGowan Labor Government to address regional health needs. …