The Opposition has called for a status update on the Agricultural Supply Chain initiative, which will improve vital freight networks throughout regional Western Australia. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said the jointly funded scheme by the Federal and State Governments was expected to start mid-2022 but there had been no word on if construction could…
Limited supplies of rapid antigen tests (RATs) in regional WA is putting communities at increased risk of COVID-19 according to Shadow Regional Health Minister Hon Martin Aldridge MLC. “Having visited many regional communities over the past week there is no doubt that RATs are in high demand and short supply.” Mr Aldridge said he heard…
The Opposition has called for a rolling review of the Level 2 restrictions over the next four weeks, to prevent WA communities and businesses being impacted for longer than necessary. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Premier claimed a few days ago he was ‘not keen’ to bring in Level 2 restrictions, but they will…
Member for Moore Shane Love has called on Transport Minister Rita Saffioti to make clear any plans to close the northern section of Indian Ocean Drive while roadworks are completed. “Main Roads are considering the closure of the northern end of Indian Ocean Drive between Leeman and the Brand Highway while upgrade works worth $55…
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has welcomed the release of the ‘2021 Regional Telecommunications Review: A step change in demand’ report and called on governments and the telecommunications industry to support the recommendations. Mr Aldridge said the report identified several key findings which would improve outcomes for regional families, businesses and…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has called for greater support for schools and principals who have been left responsible for their own contact tracing. Mr Rundle used Question Time today to ask the Health Minister if the Health Department was already overwhelmed and unable to cope with testing, tracing and communication. “I wanted…
Staff shortages at COVID testing clinics in Geraldton and Yalgoo this week – two years into the pandemic and well into the current Omicron wave – indicate the State Government aren’t taking testing seriously in regional WA. Shadow Minister for Regional Health, Martin Aldridge MLC, said he was stunned to hear of challenges and confusion…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Government’s decision to close the Armadale train line for 18 months, leaving commuters in limbo and snubbing their own election promise. Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love said the line closure will not only cause traffic chaos in Perth but will also cut Bunbury off from WA’s capital city by…
The Opposition has called for the Premier to outline his reasons for keeping remaining mandates in place, after the proof of vaccination requirement for bottle shops was dropped instantaneously. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said a review into the current mandates must be expedited, and any that are still in place are proportional and reasonable. “WA…
The Opposition has welcomed the Premier finally coming clean by revealing the new reopening date of March 3, bringing relief and much-needed certainty for many West Australians. Leader Mia Davies said the McGowan Government had heeded the calls of the Opposition to open on or before March 5, in line with the Chief Health Officer’s…