Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has called for the Labor Government to show empathy towards the tourism industry and small businesses, who continue to face financial hardship due to ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 measures. Mr Catania said the Premier’s sudden ‘backflip’ on the re-opening date and retraction of the Safe Transition Plan dashed the hopes…
North West Central MP Vince Catania is astounded that after five years and a long awaited hollow promise of $7 million from the Government in late 2020 and in the lead up to the election – still access to the Fascine Water Way remains blocked. Despite loud cries for help from hundreds in the Carnarvon…
The Opposition has called for in-depth consultation during the development of regulations for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021, after the legislation passed through Parliament last night. Shadow Aboriginal Affairs Minister Vince Catania said Labor rammed the highly sensitive and important bill through Parliament, ignoring proper process, so extensive meetings must occur before rules are…
The Opposition has condemned the Labor Government for rushing through yet another important piece of legislation, after the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 passed through the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said she was disappointed Labor would work to ram through a Bill of such sensitivity and significance, without public consultation…
The Opposition has slammed the Labor Government for deciding to ram the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 through the Parliament, saying they are once again ignoring proper processes. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said the rushed introduction of the bill means there has been no chance for the Opposition to consider it or discuss it with…
Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has described Labor’s series of Tourism industry roundtables as hollow and deficient, leaving many locations and regions without a seat at the table. “This consultation process is nothing more than ‘smoke and mirrors’ by this out-of-touch Government, who are clearly just ticking a box,” Mr Catania said. “The Government has…
Shadow Tourism and Commerce Minister Vince Catania has called on the Labor Government to work with the Federal Government to find immediate financial solutions for small businesses caught up by closed borders. Mr Catania said it was time the State Government used some of its massive $5.6 billion surplus to help local businesses who were…
Shadow Minister for Tourism and Commerce Vince Catania has described Labor’s disregard for the events industry as ‘short-sighted’, stating tourism and hospitality industries and related small businesses deserved as much support as a national sporting event. “It’s cognisant of a Government that does not understand the intricacies of the industry, and the crucial link events…
Shadow Minister for Tourism Vince Catania has described Labor responses to Budget Estimates questions relating to tourism as ‘disappointing and bordering on irresponsible while failing to address key areas in urgent need of assistance.’ Mr Catania said despite our State’s record $5.6 billion budget surplus during a pandemic, the Labor Government had failed to help…
Shadow Minister for Commerce, Tourism, and Government Accountability and Member for North West Central Vince Catania has described the State Budget as ‘disappointing and deficient in some key areas in urgent need of assistance’. Mr Catania said despite our State being in a very fortunate position with a record $5.6 billion budget surplus while living…