Minister unaware of risk to Pindan Project Bank Accounts
Finance Minister Tony Buti has today claimed he is unaware of whether Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) held by BankWest and its parent company Commonwealth Bank could be lost in the…
Email proves Department received Pindan warning
Housing Minister John Carey became agitated after Shadow Commerce Minister, Vince Catania, produced a letter proving the State Government had been made aware of payment concerns regarding Pindan Group as…
Health Minister must clarify role of Quarantine Advisory Panel as new case emerges
Just days after tabling the terms of reference and appointing the Quarantine Advisory Panel, the Health Minister has walked back claims the Panel would provide strategic oversight of WA’s quarantine…
No dividend for WA as Labor Government sits on massive surplus
The Opposition has accused the Labor Government of failing to capitalise on the massive royalty income it has been gifted saying there has been no community dividend from the boom.…
Labor finally acts to establish Quarantine Advisory Panel
The State Government has today finally tabled the details on their proposed Quarantine Advisory Panel, making good on their commitment to the recommendation from Professor Weeramanthri to enhance and improve…
National Reconciliation Week, a time to reflect and act
Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Vincent Catania MLA has shone a light on National Reconciliation Week during Parliament today to acknowledge Australia’s important journey towards a fair, equitable and reconciled…
Embattled Health Minister unable to answer Opposition questions
Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Labor Government was unable to answer basic questions about the formation of a Quarantine Advisory Panel (QAP) months after it was committed to in…
Government must seek legal advice on terminating Pindan contracts
Shadow Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the McGowan Labor Government to explain why Government contracts with Pindan Group have not yet been terminated. During Question Time today Mr…
Subcontractor legislation too little too late
Shadow Commerce Minister Vince Catania has criticised the Labor Government for its unplanned reintroduction of legislation to protect subcontractors in the wake of the Pindan Group collapse. Mr Catania said…
Frustration and distress as nurses and doctors rally for health crisis
The Premier has confirmed in Parliament that no matter what happens in the health portfolio the embattled Minister will keep his job. Leader Mia Davies and Shadow Health Minister Libby…