National Party under new management
The National Party entered a new era in Western Australia this week with the appointment of State Director, Douglas Rodgers. Nationals WA President, Tony Crook, said the Party will benefit…
Opposition welcomes potash rebate extension
Shadow Mines and Petroleum Minister Shane Love has welcomed the State Government’s recent extension to the 50 per cent royalty rebate for WA potash projects. Mr Love said Western Australia’s…
Gold Corporation failures laid bare
The Opposition has demanded the Premier and Minister for Mines and Petroleum take responsibility for their oversight failures at Gold Corporation, putting West Australians at financial risk. In Parliament today,…
Closed-door meeting trivialises broken youth justice system
The Opposition has condemned the Premier for trivialising the problems at Banksia Hill Detention Centre by holding a closed-door meeting with select stakeholders, instead of conducting an independent inquiry. Opposition…
Matter of Privilege – Cyclone Seroja Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Hon Martin Aldridge MLC, has requested that answers provided by the Minister for Emergency Services be referred to the Procedure and Privileges Committee. The matter…
Celebration of innovation in agriculture
The Opposition has congratulated those involved in Western Australia’s $11 billion agricultural industry and thanked them for their contribution to the state and national economy. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said…
Systemic issues in education impacting students and staff
The Opposition has demanded the McGowan Labor Government take responsibility for the failings in WA’s education system, which have left teachers exhausted and schools understaffed and under-funded. Shadow Education and…
WA families deserve review into Public Trustee actions
Member for Roe Peter Rundle has called for a wide-ranging inquiry to be held into the Office of the WA Public Trustee, following the Auditor General’s call for an urgent…
Minister dodges Gold Corporation questions yet again
Shadow Mines and Petroleum Minister Shane Love has slammed besieged Minister Bill Johnston, who again dodged direct questions in Parliament around Gold Corporation. Mr Love used Question Time this week…
McGowan Government caught out by Svitzer tug dispute
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the McGowan Labor Government to reveal its contingency plans to allow shipping movements to continue at WA ports, ahead of the…