Reshuffle must regain ag industry confidence
Shadow Agriculture and Food Minister Colin de Grussa has called on the Premier to use the upcoming Cabinet re-shuffle, following the departure of Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan, to bring the…
Proposed ban by Labor flounders on floor of Parliament
The Opposition’s calls for the McGowan Government to review its policy to ban demersal fishing for nine months of the year has hit the floor of Parliament today, with Labor’s…
Thousands of West Aussies call for review of fishy ban
Thousands of West Australians have rejected the McGowan Labor Government’s plan to keep them off the water for nine months of the year, by signing a petition presented to Parliament…
Fishing trips on the line under Labor’s proposed ban
The Opposition has warned the McGowan Labor Government’s proposed ban on demersal fishing will jeopardise future long weekend fishing trips for WA families. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de Grussa said…
11,000 reasons to review ‘fishy’ demersal ban
The Opposition has said the McGowan Labor Government has no choice but to review its proposed 9 month ban on demersal fishing, following more than 11,000 West Australians petitioning against…
Paltry silence won’t stop egg farmers cracking under bureaucratic pressure
The Opposition has called on the McGowan Labor Government to clarify how and when new national standards, set to impact the viability and welfare outcomes of poultry farms, will be…
Lack of proper consultation with fishers on demersal stock
The Opposition has slammed the retiring Minister for Fisheries Don Punch over his decision to reveal demersal scalefish recovery options without proper consultation with industry. Shadow Fisheries Minister Colin de…
Opposition calls for Agriculture Minister to resign the position
The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Dr Steve Thomas today moved a motion calling on the Minister for Agriculture to resign her ministerial position, and if she…
Ag Minister must resign over lacklustre approach to FMD planning
The Opposition has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan over her lacklustre approach toward the dual threat lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot and mouth disease (FMD)…
Out-of-touch Minister ignoring fears held by farmers
The Opposition has slammed out-of-touch comments made by Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan, who reportedly claimed Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) would make food cheaper. Shadow Agriculture Minister Colin de Grussa…