Premier has failed to prepare and plan to safely re-open WA
The Opposition has condemned the Premier for refusing to release a plan to safely re-open West Australian borders, after he once again refused to answer questions in Parliament on when…
Opposition puts rail safety at passive rail crossings on agenda
The Opposition has welcomed the Minister for Transport’s agreement to investigate improving the safety of passive rail crossings in regional WA, following campaigning by rural families. Leader of the Opposition…
Labor continues to fail regional West Australians on all fronts
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for blatantly attacking regional West Australians, by rushing to pass electoral reform and failing to find workers for the State’s farmers. Opposition Leader…
Mandatory vaccinations but still no roadmap for Western Australia
The Opposition has reiterated their call for the State Government to release a roadmap for the safe re-opening of the State off the back of mandatory vaccination for workers announced…
Broome’s Cara Peek takes out national title for prestigious Rural Women’s Award
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has congratulated Yawuru Bunuba woman Cara Peek on becoming the 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner. Ms Davies said Ms Peek, a Broome-based lawyer, entrepreneur…
Opposition calls for Government to outline plan for opening up State safely
The Opposition has called on the Premier to detail Western Australia’s blueprint for re-opening, as the State lags behind the rest of the nation when it comes to having a…
Isolation room flaws leave regional hospitals and communities at risk of COVID-19
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…
Labor gags debate to silence regional voices
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…
Attempt to convince local workers to help with harvest another failure by Labor
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…
TAB sale announcement sprung in Parliament raises more questions than answers
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…