Paid leave for emergency volunteers deserves support
Volunteering has long been a major part of Australian community and culture – but as barriers to volunteering grow it is necessary for the State Government to consider innovative ideas…
Call for government support for supermarket falls on deaf ears
Local Member Mia Davies has again called for the State Government to increase their contribution to replacing the Bruce Rock supermarket after it was destroyed in a fire in March…
Opposition asks McGowan Labor Government to guarantee funding for cyclone-impacted communities
The Opposition has renewed calls for the McGowan Labor Government to guarantee long-awaited answers for communities still dealing with the impact of Tropical Cyclone Seroja (TCS), 16 months on from…
Opposition calls for Agriculture Minister to resign the position
The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Dr Steve Thomas today moved a motion calling on the Minister for Agriculture to resign her ministerial position, and if she…
Northam local Nathan Collins aspires to representing Australia
Nathan Collins, a fourteen-year-old student from Northam, has been selected to represent Australia at this month’s World Curling Academy Youth Camp in Lillehammer, Norway. At the training camp Nathan, along…
National Rail Safety Week throws light onto passive crossing safety
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has again called on the State Government to invest in upgrades to passive rail crossings as the nation observes National Rail Safety Week. “There have been…
Time for “confused and confusing” Attorney General to go
The Opposition has called for the Premier to dismiss the embattled Attorney General from Cabinet after the evidence he provided to a Federal Court was ‘confusing’ and ‘could not be…
Emergency Services Minister blocks access to DFES facilities, staff and volunteers
The Opposition has raised concerns around access to emergency service facilities including volunteers and staff after repeated requests were rejected by the Emergency Services Minister. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
Strong calls to action at ICPA Federal Conference
The Opposition has congratulated the Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association on their 51st Federal Conference held in Perth this week, which was the first face-to-face conference since 2019. Shadow Education and…
Workplace culture top of agenda at Diggers and Dealers
The Opposition has congratulated the organisers of the 31st Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum, labelling it as a great opportunity to meet with many from the mining industry. Shadow Mines…