The Opposition has said the ‘Delivery of Ambulance Services in Western Australia: Critical Condition’ report tabled today has highlighted record ambulance ramping, caused by a lack of investment in WA’s health system by Labor over the past five years. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said while the report highlighted issues for St John’s Ambulance WA to…
Shadow Sport and Recreation Minister Peter Rundle said it was astounding that the Labor Government did little to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, despite the Premier’s eye-watering $5.7 billion surplus. During his Budget Reply speech in Parliament, Mr Rundle pointed to the lack of levers being pulled by the McGowan Labor Government, to support families at a…
The Opposition is shocked the McGowan Labor Government has failed to commit critical funds to the Heart Hub South West in the 2022-23 State Budget. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said despite delivering an eye-watering $5.7 billion surplus, the Premier and Minister for Road Safety couldn’t find funds to support this vital service. “Heart Hub South…
A long-term plan to support regional economic development has featured as part of the Opposition’s response to the State Budget, with Leader Mia Davies saying the Government had dropped the ball on releasing land and underpinning development. Announcing a Regional Headworks Investment Fund in her Budget Reply speech in Parliament, Opposition Leader Mia Davies detailed…
The Opposition has slammed the Minister for Climate Action for refusing to answer direct questions about WA’s greenhouse gas emissions. Shadow Climate Action Minister Shane Love asked the Minister in Parliament today whether he had been briefed on the climate impact of shutting down WA’s sustainable native hardwood industry. “Instead of detailing the downstream effect…
Member for Moore and Shadow Transport Minister, Shane Love has blasted the Labor McGowan government for again failing to fund a solution to Jurien Bay’s fish kills. “Despite a $5.7 billion budget surplus, Labor have failed to fund the recommended spur groyne for the marina,” Mr Love said. “Poor water quality and fish kills in…
The Opposition has welcomed the Government’s $25 million commitment to a new agriculture project called ‘The Western Australian Agricultural Collaboration (WAAC)’ but seeks clarity on its objectives. Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa said while he acknowledged the WAAC seeks to partner research bodies and universities, there was still a lack of detail…
The Opposition said the massive State Budget surplus announced by the McGowan Labor Government raised questions as to why the wealthiest state in the nation had a crumbling health system and was experiencing a housing crisis Opposition Leader Mia Davies said many West Australians would ask why there was so much money in the Government’s…
Figures released this week in State Parliament show a continuing high number of assaults and physical threatening behaviour against school staff in West Australian public schools. Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle said the concerning figures released in response to parliamentary questions asked by the Opposition in the Legislative Council demonstrated that more support…
The Liberal and Nationals Government will invest more than $24.5 million to combat feral pests – like wild dogs and pigs – and weeds through 36 projects, including several local project in Durack. The Liberal and Nationals Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said pest animals and weeds threaten our primary productivity, environment,…