The Opposition has slammed the State Government for repeatedly ignoring calls to establish a local midwifery program in the Mid West, resulting in a shortage of midwives in the region and contributing to the closure of the St John of God Geraldton Hospital maternity ward next week. Shadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge wrote to…
The Opposition has today welcomed the news that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has cleared the way for the current lease on the Boyanup Saleyards to be extended. Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa and Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas together called on the Labor Government to deliver both a short-term solution by…
The Opposition has again called on the Premier to detail an exact re-opening plan for Western Australia, following news a Perth man was provided an exemption to come home from NSW. Opposition Leader Mia Davies welcomed news of Ethan Carter being allowed into the State but said West Australians wanting to come home should not…
Any potential outbreaks of COVID-19 would pose an enormous risk to patients, given the current state of the Mid West health system, according to Member for Moore, Shane Love MLA. Presenting a grievance to Health Minister Roger Cook in parliament on 28 October, Mr Love said reports of staff shortages, safety risks, under-resourcing, capacity concerns…
The Opposition has called on the State Government to commit to a three-year funding contract to support the work of the respected McGrath breast cancer nurses across the State. Opposition Leader Mia Davies raised the issue in Parliament, and said the McGrath Foundation staff provided reassurance and support for breast cancer patients as they made…
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has described Labor’s series of Tourism industry roundtables as hollow and deficient, leaving many locations and regions without a seat at the table. “This consultation process is nothing more than ‘smoke and mirrors’ by this out-of-touch Government, who are clearly just ticking a box,” Mr Catania said. “The Government has…
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 and how borders would be relaxed. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said WA remained the only State or Territory without a roadmap out of the pandemic.…
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 Mia Davies moved a motion in Parliament this week calling on the State Government to invest in initiatives to increase safety at passive rail crossings…
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 Mia Davies said the Premier repeatedly claimed electoral reform was not on his agenda, then approved a gag order on debate in the Lower House…
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 by the Premier yesterday. Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies said the National-Liberal Alliance supported mandatory vaccination when there was clear health and legal advice…