The Opposition has called on the State Government to urgently deliver a whole-of-government response to address the ongoing housing crisis forcing people into homelessness, clogging up courtrooms, and placing pressure on community organisations. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Labor Government was clearly failing to address an urgent crisis. “Nobody should be sleeping in the…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for breaching the trust of West Australians, after learning private data collected by the SafeWA app had been used by WA Police. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Government’s betrayal would undermine public confidence in the SafeWA app. “When the Government announced the SafeWA app they made repeated…
The Opposition has urged the Labor Government to inject desperately needed money into regional women’s health care in the upcoming State budget. Leader Mia Davies said the Premier – who chose to hold the Treasury portfolio – must address the burgeoning issues across WA’s health system affecting women. “Regional women are often vulnerable and disadvantaged…
The Nationals WA have urged the McGowan Government’s Ministerial Expert Committee on Electoral Reform to consider the negative impacts of reducing representation in the Legislative Council for regional Western Australia. The Nationals’ submission focused on three key recommendations: Supporting those living in regional and remote WA who have an expectation and a democratic right to…
The Opposition has welcomed the State Government’s announcement today to further expand the vaccination rollout to West Australians aged 30 years old and over. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it was a good move by the Government to start offering the Pfizer vaccine for the next age bracket. “It’s great to see that those aged…
The Opposition has called on the Labor Government to outline alternative solutions to avoid plunging hundreds-of-thousands of Perth residents into traffic chaos at the end of the year. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said plans to close one of Perth’s main public transport arteries for at least five weeks would cause mass disruption. “Removing Fiona…
Western Australia’s spirit was on show last night at the Annual West Australian Year of the Awards, held to celebrate the people making our State the vibrant, inclusive place we enjoy every day. Attending the Gala Dinner with Deputy Opposition Leader Shane Love, Ms Davies said it was a special evening showcasing WA’s talent. “It…
The Nationals WA recently welcomed Tony Crook as the Party’s new State President during a State Council meeting earlier this month. Leader of The Nationals WA Hon Mia Davies MLA said the Kalgoorlie local who was elected unopposed on 15 May had many years of experience serving WA. “Mr Crook was the Federal Member for…
The Opposition hosted unpaid Pindan Group subcontractors at Parliament House today, providing them with a forum to share their stories with the Labor Government and media. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said it was disappointing the Government were ignoring the concerns of subcontractors who had lost tens of thousands of dollars from the Pindan collapse. “The…
The Magistrate’s Court yesterday heard 120 tenancy hearings – a record number of hearings since the end of the rental moratorium – but the State Government still refuses to concede WA is facing a housing crisis. Opposition Leader Mia Davies accused the Labor Government of burying their heads in the sand in response to the…