An Auditor General report has found state-wide losses from leaks, bursts and unbilled water has risen to nearly 52 billion litres in 2020-21. In response, Shadow Water Minister James Hayward has called on Water Minister Dave Kelly to ensure Water Corporation has the funds to fix its leaky pipes following the report which highlighted the…
DetailsThe Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for deciding to ram the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 through the Parliament, saying they are once again ignoring proper processes. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the rushed introduction of the bill means there has been no chance for the Opposition to consider it or discuss it with…
DetailsShadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has called on the Government to provide clarity around vaccination requirements for emergency services volunteers. “The Opposition is concerned at how the vaccine mandate for fire and emergency services volunteers has been communicated, especially after the Premier and Chief Health Officer specifically excluded volunteers from the vaccine…
DetailsThe Opposition has condemned Labor’s disgraceful passing of electoral reform legislation, which will silence regional West Australians by slashing representation in the Parliament. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said the legislation, which passed the Upper House last night, was pushed through Parliament without a single change by Labor using its massive…
DetailsThe Nationals WA has expressed grave concern at the closure of ANZ, Commonwealth and NAB branches in the South West, adding to previous closures made in other regional communities across the State. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said Australia remains in the midst of a pandemic, but the nation’s banks have decided to…
DetailsMember for Roe Peter Rundle has called on the State Government to address the growing concerns from volunteer firefighters around the consequences of the Work, Health and Safety Act 2020. Mr Rundle used a Grievance in Parliament to ask the Minister for Emergency Services to provide clarity around the chain of responsibility and the liability…
DetailsOpposition Leader and Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies has tackled her fear of heights by abseiling 220 metres down a building in Perth’s CBD for charity. Ms Davies descended the side of 52 storey skyscraper as part of the Central Park Plunge, an annual event raising money for several charities across the State.…
DetailsThe Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for failing to address the shortage of midwives across regional WA, leading to the forced closure of a Mid West maternity ward and failing services in the Pilbara. Opposition Leader Mia Davies called on the Government to investigate the midwife shortage resulting in regional families having to alter…
DetailsShadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle has expressed his disappointment in the Government’s refusal to address simple questions about WA’s critical teacher shortage. Mr Rundle said basic answers in Parliament could have helped alleviate concerns held by West Australian families around whether their child’s classroom will have a teacher at the start of school…
DetailsThe Opposition have joined the thousands of Western Australians on Remembrance Day to commemorate service personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Opposition Leader Mia Davies attended the landmark service at Kings Park in Perth, honouring those who served and died for Australia in wars and conflicts overseas. “Remembrance Day is a poignant…
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