Premier should safely reopen WA on or before March 5
The Opposition has called on the Premier to set a date to reopen Western Australia on or before March 5, based on the Chief Health Officer’s advice that 75 percent…
Confusion and uncertainty remain for families as Term One begins
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for delivering confusing and convoluted definitions for close contacts in school settings, as students prepare to go to school. Shadow Education Minister Peter…
International students deserve clarity ahead of Semester One
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to provide more clarity and guidance for international students who wish to live and study in Western Australia. Shadow Education Minister Peter…
Pressure on Wheatbelt health amid COVID exposure and contract expiry
Merredin District Hospital will face increased pressure following the expiry of funding for a local nurse practitioner, and more recently, confirmation of a COVID-19 exposure site in the community. Shadow…
Lack of detail in school plan leaves families waiting for answers
The Opposition has expressed disappointment in the lack of detail and definitions in today’s announcement of the Safe Return to School Plan, which has left parents waiting for answers. Shadow…
Labor’s re-opening date ‘backflip’ prevents access to skilled ag workers
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called for the Labor Government to provide clarity on how the current agriculture worker crisis will be addressed, following the Premier’s…
School starts in one week but still no clarity on COVID-19 measures
The Opposition has called for the Labor Government to detail what COVID-19 measures will be in place for schools across WA, given Term One begins next week. Shadow Education and…
Tourism industry needs certainty and access to essential workers
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has called for the Labor Government to show empathy towards the tourism industry and small businesses, who continue to face financial hardship due to ongoing…
Premier must release new date and plan to reduce confusion and restore calm
The Opposition has called on the Premier to set a new date and new transition plan, including what rules and restrictions will be put in place for the community and…
Delayed date proves Premier failed to prepare WA for COVID-19
The Opposition has said the Premier’s delayed border re-opening date proved his Labor Government had squandered the gift of time and left WA’s hospitals ill-prepared for COVID-19. Opposition Leader Mia…