Mid West overlooked in Mid Year Review
Mullewa’s hospital and Jurien Bay’s marina were overlooked for funding in last week’s Mid Year Review, despite WA’s strong economic and fiscal position. Member for Moore Shane Love said the…
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Questions over DFES fleet readiness as challenging fire season approaches
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Martin Aldridge MLC has raised concerns around the preparedness of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) operational fleet heading into a potentially catastrophic…
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Premier must visit Carnarvon before Christmas
Member for North West Central Merome Beard has called on the Premier to visit Carnarvon before Christmas, as a priority, to meet with local leaders, businesses and community members about…
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New Ag Minister must regain confidence of sector
Shadow Agriculture & Food Minister Colin de Grussa said the McGowan Labor Government must ensure that our world leading Agriculture industry is not forgotten as the Government prepares to announce…
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New Minister has to be educated on teaching staff shortages
Shadow Education and Training Minister Peter Rundle said Tony Buti, the newly appointed Education and Training Minister must ensure teaching staff shortages are addressed. Mr Rundle said the McGowan Labor…
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Shuffling the decks won’t change arrogant and out-of-touch Government
The Opposition has called on the Premier to get on with the job of addressing multiple crises in portfolios like Health, Police, Housing, and Communities, following on from the second…
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OPINION: Failure to learn from previous disasters leaves WA under-prepared this summer
With the recently released AFAC Seasonal Bushfire outlook forecasting this fire season will be just as severe as the previous season, I find it alarming we are entering another high-threat…
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Public pressure forces Minister to reel in demersal fishing ban
The Opposition has labelled the McGowan Labor Government’s revised six-month closure period for demersal fishing proof of a botched consultation process. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa said the new…
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Practical Driving Assessment audit process is still broken
Shadow Transport Minister Shane Love has slammed the McGowan Labor Government’s blasé response to questions asked about an audit process set up in March to prevent driving instructors making block…
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Cyclone Seroja recovery falls well short with under $7 million spent
Answers received in Parliament this week show just $6.97 million out of the record $104.5 million Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for Cyclone Seroja recovery has been spent. Shadow Minister…
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