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 said he was shocked after questioning in Parliament revealed the SafeSpear portable isolation equipment deployed by the Health Department to Geraldton Regional Hospital was unusable.…
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 and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said the Government had failed on every count to be accountable and transparent when it came to the…
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 up for worker shortfalls. Mr de Grussa said the original scheme was built around the flawed premise of being able to convince local workers to…
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 the Minister for Racing and Gaming has again thrown up more questions than answers when it comes to the sale of the TAB,” Mr Rundle…
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 received in the last financial year. Deputy Opposition Leader Shane Love said John Quigley did not declare some gifts worth more than $500 in his…
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 despite the Premier repeatedly denying this was on his agenda before and after the election, he has endorsed rushing debate on a bill that will…
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 the Maritime Union of Australia WA and QUBE. Mr de Grussa said after 14 weeks of inaction, Labor had finally listened to the Opposition and…
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 night, followed by a day of debate and formal business on Saturday, wrapping up with a formal dinner under the stars in the garden of…
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 of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said industry and both State and Federal Governments were not being asked to move mountains but rather make simple…
Delegates at The Nationals WA annual State Conference being held in Northam voted resoundingly to reject the McGowan Government’s push to silence regional voices in the State Parliament. In an urgency motion moved from the Conference floor by Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies, the Party affirmed its intent to oppose Labor’s plan to…