Health Minister dodges direct questions
Labor’s Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has refused to provide answers during Budget Estimates today, when asked by the Opposition to clarify the true extent of workforce shortages plaguing the health…
Labor’s inaction on ambulance ramping evident in St John’s report
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…
State Budget support for sports missed the mark
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…
McGowan Government shows no heart for South West road trauma victims
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…
Promoting projects in regional WA by cutting headworks costs
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…
Minister’s climate awareness at ‘net zero’ levels
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…
Labor turns it’s back on Jurien Bay Marina fish kills
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…
State Budget reveals agriculture not a priority for McGowan Labor Government
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…
Opposition says State Budget misses the mark
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…
Assaults and physical threatening behaviour against school staff continue to increase
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…