Shadow Minister for Transport, Shane Love MLA, has slammed the State Government over its management of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project, prompted by budget blowouts and the failed promise of a free-flowing highway. “The massive budget blowout has seen the project go from $852 million when it was first announced in 2018 to now…
The Opposition has again called on the McGowan Government to freeze household fees and charges to help West Australians through the current cost-of-living crisis. In Parliament this week, Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it was disgraceful the Premier had a range of options available to ease the financial burden felt by many at a time…
A State Government procurement, that cost taxpayers almost $600 million, should be investigated by the State’s Auditor General following evidence provided to budget estimates hearings this week. In response to questions from the Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge the McGowan Labor Government revealed no methodology had been used in the rushed procurement of more…
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Government to address the growing concerns of West Australian teachers who have considered leaving the profession in the next 12 months. Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle said a study published by Monash University last month reported nearly 60 per cent of teachers planned to leave the…
Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa has welcomed the opening of public submissions for the current statutory review into the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act). “Finally, the process of reviewing the BAM Act has commenced which is something I have been calling for since 2017,” Mr de Grussa said. “The BAM Act…
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…