The latest national health figures paint a poor picture of the McGowan Governments performance in delivering elective surgery outcomes for WA patients.“The number of surgeries being undertaken in WA...
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Another ambulance ramping record and 700 double shifts highlight health system crisis
The McGowan Government has added another record to its legacy with the worst November on record for ambulance ramping.Patients were ramped in the back of ambulances for 5767 hours last month and...
No review for Supporting Communities Forum
The Opposition is calling on the McGowan Labor Government to undertake a proper evaluation of the Supporting Communities Forum in line with its own terms of reference.Shadow Minister for Community...
Quarterly report indicates the economic shift has started
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the release of new state economic data on Tuesday shows that the current state boom is starting to slide but holding up better than expected. “The...
Big win for WA children after persistent Opposition pressure
After persistent pressure from the Opposition, the State Government has added critical amendments to the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Bill 2022, said Shadow Minister...
Energy Minister must ensure power reliability in the wake of gas shortages
WA Liberal Leader David Honey MLA has called on Energy Minister Bill Johnston to ensure Western Australians will not incur another Summer of Blackouts, after revelations of shortages to WA’s...
Minister rejects calls for inquiry into historic forced adoption practices
Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies has slammed the Minister for Child Protection’s refusal to hold an inquiry into historic forced adoptions, saying it was heartless and left survivors without...
Time for Margaret River Hospital upgrades to be funded
The Opposition has again reiterated its calls for Margaret River Hospital to be given a vital makeover, after the Health Minister refused to provide details on infrastructure upgrades. Opposition...
Forestry Minister’s Pine Plantation Land Purchase Behind Schedule
The Forestry Minister’s planned $350 million purchase of land for the State’s softwood plantation is already behind schedule.It was revealed in Parliament on Tuesday that the Government had...
