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…
Ten months on from the devastation of Tropical Cyclone Seroja and limited financial support has reached impacted communities in the Mid West. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC said information revealed in Parliament this week indicated less than one per cent of the promised $104.5 million Cyclone Seroja recovery package had reached families,…
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has used his reply to the Premier’s Statement in Parliament to highlight the COVID-19 chaos which has overrun WA’s school system. Mr Rundle said the McGowan Government’s ‘first to open, last to close’ dialogue meant schools were scrambling to keep up with the changing rules and policies. “The…
The Opposition has encouraged West Australians to enjoy a cup of tea today to boost awareness of ovarian cancer and raise vital funds to support those affected. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said ovarian cancer is considered Australia’s deadliest cancer for females, with one Australian woman losing her life every eight hours. “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month…
The Opposition has slammed the Premier for failing to be open and honest around the review into the delayed reopening date, given it has been four weeks since his border backflip. Opposition Leader Mia Davies used Question Time to ask if the review had been completed, referring to the Chief Health Officer supporting its completion…
Local Member Mia Davies MLA has praised community and volunteer efforts in fighting the recent bushfires in the electorate of Central Wheatbelt. She said reports back from the fire were sobering, with many experienced and long-term volunteers saying they were the worst they’d ever experienced. “To everyone that turned out to fight the fires, and…
The Opposition has condemned the Premier’s defensive response to questions in Parliament today around when WA will reopen to the rest of Australia and the world. Leader Mia Davies used Question Time to ask the Premier exactly when he plans to reopen the border but received only defensive answers and wild accusations that the Opposition…
Hospitals in regional WA would be downgraded or closed in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak, leaving communities without the ability to access local emergency care, vaccinations, or COVID testing facilities when they need it most. The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is currently undertaking a regional tour attempting to soften expectations as they continue…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has paid her respects during a sunset service at the State War Memorial to mark the 70th year of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps. Ms Davies congratulated the West Australian branch of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) for hosting the commemorative service and 70th reunion at Kings Park.…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to provide tourism operators with clarity and certainty, by setting a date for the re-opening of WA’s borders. Mr Catania warned some businesses in the tourism sector face obliteration if they are not provided with a set reopening date soon. “While today’s announcement…