The McGowan Labor Government has refused to use the full scope of Fuel Watch powers to ensure motorists are not ripped off at the bowser in coming weeks. Shadow Minister for Commerce Peter Rundle used Question Time this week to press the Government on how it plans to ensure motorists won’t pay more than they…
The Opposition has continued their call for the State of Emergency to end, as the McGowan Labor Government’s rushed legislation entrenches the same powers for another two years. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Emergency Management Amendment (Temporary COVID19 Provisions) Bill 2022 introduced and rammed through Parliament in less than 24 hours on Wednesday, failed…
The Nationals WA offers its sincere condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, the Queen has been a steadfast pillar for not only the people of the United Kingdom, but also the Commonwealth of Nations. Her Majesty served with dignity and grace, and we acknowledge…
The Opposition has slammed the McGowan Labor Government for failing to deliver a solution to the dire housing shortages impacting WA, with 33,644 people waiting for a place to call home. The Opposition called on the Minister for Housing to address the raft of failures in his portfolio in Parliament today. “One of the biggest…
Local Member Mia Davies has again called for the State Government to increase their contribution to replacing the Bruce Rock supermarket after it was destroyed in a fire in March 2020. It is the third time Ms Davies has raised the issue on behalf of the community in Parliament, twice with the Minister for Regional…
Nathan Collins, a fourteen-year-old student from Northam, has been selected to represent Australia at this month’s World Curling Academy Youth Camp in Lillehammer, Norway. At the training camp Nathan, along with three other participants from Australia, will join athletes from Belgium, Denmark, Kenya Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, and Turkey to further develop their skills with an…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has again called on the State Government to invest in upgrades to passive rail crossings as the nation observes National Rail Safety Week. “There have been 83 fatalities on the Australian rail network over the past six years, with many more also suffering injuries from incidents with trains,” Ms Davies said.…
The Opposition has called for the Premier to dismiss the embattled Attorney General from Cabinet after the evidence he provided to a Federal Court was ‘confusing’ and ‘could not be relied on’. Opposition Leader Mia Davies pointed to the judgement in the Premier’s defamation lawsuit where Justice Michael Lee labelled the Attorney General as ‘unreliable’.…
The Opposition has raised concerns around access to emergency service facilities including volunteers and staff after repeated requests were rejected by the Emergency Services Minister. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said multiple attempts to meet with emergency service personnel or visit Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) facilities in Dongara, Geraldton and Esperance had been…
The Opposition has labelled the Premier’s defamation action against Clive Palmer a waste of West Australians’ money and a waste of the Government’s time given the crises facing WA. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the spat between the Premier and Mr Palmer was a waste of time and money. “This case wasted time that the…