Shuffling of Ministerial deck proves Roger Cook failed
The Opposition has said the Cabinet reshuffle is an admission by the Premier that has come too late, that Roger Cook has failed as Minister for Health. Opposition Leader Mia…
Vulnerable regional communities left out of Mid-Year Budget Review
Additional health funding announced as part of the State Government’s Mid-Year Budget Review does not do enough to protect regional communities from COVID-19. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Hon Martin…
Opinion: Haphazard approach to fire season leaves communities at risk
The State Government’s haphazard approach to the southern bushfire season has created unnecessary angst for regional volunteers and local governments and threatens to reduce the number of volunteers available and…
Refusal to respond to CBH question cements Labor’s lack of transparency
The Opposition has condemned the flat refusal by Labor’s Agriculture Minister to respond to genuine questions around her Parliamentary Secretary, Darren West stacking oats at an unused CBH Group site.…
In-depth consultation needed following passing of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill
The Opposition has called for in-depth consultation during the development of regulations for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021, after the legislation passed through Parliament last night. Shadow Aboriginal Affairs…
Re-opening date welcomed but Labor must turbocharge COVID-19 preparedness
The Opposition has welcomed the re-opening date for Western Australia but called on the Labor Government to turbocharge WA’s vaccination rates and COVID preparedness over the next seven weeks. Opposition…
Extended power outages demand urgent review of Western Power procedures: Love
Recent power outages across the Mid West have again demonstrated the desperate need to review Western Power’s operating procedures with a Total Fire Ban in place, according to Member for…
Disappointing and dismissive response by Labor to global supply chain crisis
Shadow Ports Minister Colin de Grussa has expressed dismay at the McGowan Labor Government’s dismissive response to questions raised in Parliament about the current global supply chain crisis. Mr de…
Aldridge obtains clarification on emergency service vaccination directions
Farmers and landowners responding to fires and emergencies on their properties will not be captured by the State Government’s vaccination mandate for fire and emergency service volunteers. Shadow Minister for…
Statement from Leader of The Nationals WA
Leader of the WA Parliamentary National Party Mia Davies has called on Mr James Hayward to resign his position from Parliament, saying it was untenable for him to retain his…