Launch of Kalbarri microgrid after a long 5 year delay
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania MLA said “the launch of the Kalbarri Microgrid – a renewable energy power solution, marks a project finally coming to fruition after years…
Clarity needed around isolation rules for boarding school students
The Opposition has called for clarity around isolation requirements for boarding school students, given five schools have been impacted by COVID-19 in just four days. Shadow Education Minister Peter Rundle…
Hastings Yangibana project – boost for jobs & growth in Gascoyne & Onslow with Federal Government $140m loan
Member for North West Central, Vince Catania has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to allocate $140 million through the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) for the construction of the Hastings…
Broken promise as Geraldton Hospital upgrades delayed indefinitely
The Labor Government’s signature election commitment to Geraldton has collapsed as the $73.3 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus has been indefinitely delayed. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge…
State Government must come clean on plan to close regional hospitals
Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the State Government to come clean on plans to close hospitals in regional WA in the event of critical…
Unsettled schools and families deserve assurance after Labor’s backflip
The Opposition has criticised the Premier and Minister for Education’s claim they are providing certainty for parents, following the shutdown of a Perth primary school due to COVID-19. Shadow Education…
Independent inquiry into Western Power and Horizon Power needed
The Opposition has today launched Parliament’s first e-petition, calling for an independent inquiry into WA’s regional electricity network today, following months of power disruptions which have frustrated families and businesses.…
Strict deadline for entry unfair for international students
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government’s strict deadline of midnight on Friday for international students to arrive in Australia for their studies and labelled the move unfair. Shadow Minister…
Premier should safely reopen WA on or before March 5
The Opposition has called on the Premier to set a date to reopen Western Australia on or before March 5, based on the Chief Health Officer’s advice that 75 percent…
Confusion and uncertainty remain for families as Term One begins
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for delivering confusing and convoluted definitions for close contacts in school settings, as students prepare to go to school. Shadow Education Minister Peter…