The Opposition has reiterated their call for the State Government to release a roadmap for the safe re-opening of the State off the back of mandatory vaccination for workers announced by the Premier yesterday. Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies said the National-Liberal Alliance supported mandatory vaccination when there was clear health and legal advice…
Opposition Leader Mia Davies has congratulated Yawuru Bunuba woman Cara Peek on becoming the 2020 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner. Ms Davies said Ms Peek, a Broome-based lawyer, entrepreneur and social innovator, was an outstanding selection by the judges, up against other inspirational women from around the nation. “The Rural Women’s Award celebrates what…
The Opposition has called on the Premier to detail Western Australia’s blueprint for re-opening, as the State lags behind the rest of the nation when it comes to having a post-COVID plan. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said every other state had created a roadmap for safely re-opening, pointing to QLD announcing their plan, with West…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for ramming the electoral reform bill through the Legislative Assembly by gagging debate, saying it was an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said the Government had failed on every count to be accountable and transparent when it came to the…
The Opposition has called the State Government’s gag order on debating the electoral reform legislation an appalling abuse of power. Opposition Leader and Shadow Electoral Affairs Minister Mia Davies said despite the Premier repeatedly denying this was on his agenda before and after the election, he has endorsed rushing debate on a bill that will…
The Nationals WA unanimously voted to pass a motion during the 2021 State Conference calling for greater action on improving rail safety, particularly when it comes to passive crossings. Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies said industry and both State and Federal Governments were not being asked to move mountains but rather make simple…
Delegates at The Nationals WA annual State Conference being held in Northam voted resoundingly to reject the McGowan Government’s push to silence regional voices in the State Parliament. In an urgency motion moved from the Conference floor by Leader of The Nationals WA Mia Davies, the Party affirmed its intent to oppose Labor’s plan to…
Kaya Wanju. Can I acknowledge the Ballardong people of the Noongar Nation and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging, and thank Deb Moody for her warm welcome to country. Thank you to Shire President Chris Antonio for his welcome to the Shire of Northam. You really are a passionate advocate for your…
The Opposition has blasted Labor’s failure to act to avoid ships carrying millions-of-dollars of essential agricultural and mining machinery as well as other goods being diverted to the east coast. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the Labor Government had been missing in action when it came to supporting the State’s grains industry in particular, who…
The Opposition has criticised the Labor Government for dropping the ball on WA’s COVID-19 preparedness, with new figures showing a concerning downward trend in usage of the SafeWA app. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the fact there was no plan for re-opening borders and only a vague 80-90 percent vaccination target, had slowed vaccination rates…