The State Government has been called on to urgently intervene to resolve resourcing and drivers test failure rates at the Bunbury Department of Transport following a public meeting of concerned parents, students and driving instructors on Monday night. People expressed frustration at the meeting, saying the system was “in crisis” with up to 12 week…
DetailsThe Opposition has called for the McGowan Government to apologise following the outcome of the Legislative Council v Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) court case today that re-confirmed the Labor Government had breached the law more than 1000 times. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said today’s judgement proved there needed to be appropriate processes in place…
DetailsShadow Regional Health Minister Martin Aldridge has demanded answers from the State Government after a breach in COVID-19 protocols at Geraldton Regional Hospital put frontline health workers and patients at risk this week. The incident occurred after a COVID-infected crew member was transferred from the MV Emerald Indah ship to Geraldton Regional Hospital. “It’s incredibly…
DetailsThe Opposition has called on the State Government to provide compensation to small businesses in regional Western Australia that are suffering from yet another setback due to this week’s lockdown. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said many operators in the State’s north had not only endured financial losses over the past three days but were still…
DetailsAccess to the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Scheme will remain out of reach for many West Australians, with most regional areas unable to access the Scheme when it commenced today. Shadow Minister for Regional Health Martin Aldridge said it was a disappointing start to the Scheme which Labor had ample time to deliver. “With just…
DetailsForty community groups across the electorate of Central Wheatbelt are set to benefit from grants awarded under the latest round of Mia’s Local Hero Grants. Local Member Hon Mia Davies MLA set up the grant scheme in 2020 to help support local community groups based across her electorate, and this is the fourth round of…
DetailsNationals Wheatbelt MPs have expressed disappointment at the National Australia Bank (NAB)’s decision to close up shop in Wyalkatchem, Three Springs, Kondinin and Wagin. Local Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies said the announcement was a blow to the communities who relied on bank presence for their financial services, including household, business, and personal transactions.…
DetailsSouth West Nationals MLC James Hayward has called for events to be re-scheduled following the cancellation of Country Week due to COVID19 restrictions in Perth. “This is the second year in a row that regional students have missed out on Country Week, which is such an important and formative event in the lives of our…
DetailsThe Opposition has criticised the Labor Government’s decision to ram through legislation using its massive majority to install the Premier’s captain’s pick as the Corruption and Crime Commissioner. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Premier had tainted the independence of the State’s top watchdog by side-stepping the appointment process laid out in the Corruption, Crime…
DetailsThe Opposition has called on the Labor Government to undertake a further 12-month consultation period with small fishing operators prior to implementing the South Coast Bioregion Management Plan. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa said several small fishing operators in Albany and Esperance had continually raised concerns on the accessbility to the wet line managed…
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