The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed ABS figures showing that Perth CPI declined slightly in Perth over the last quarter, but says that it is too soon for either the Government or the...
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Happy Diwali
On behalf of the State Opposition, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Tjorn Sibma wishes our Indian communities a Happy Diwali. “The Opposition wishes Perth’s Indian community a Happy Diwali...
Backwards step in mental health services as commission absorbed back into health
The WA Labor Government’s move to dissolve mental health funding into the health budget is a backward step for the sector, according to the Opposition. The Independent Review of WA Health was...
The McGowan Government must commit the funding for the Co-operative Cancer Centre
Shadow Spokesperson for Health Libby Mettam says the McGowan Government must commit funding beyond the business case, for this vital health infrastructure project. “Given the Federal Government have...
Opposition calls for inquiry into forced adoption
The Opposition has called for a parliamentary inquiry into forced adoption, to ease the suffering felt by thousands of West Australians who were subjected to inhumane and illegal practices....
Opposition pressure achieves regional power fairness
Regional West Australian’s pleas for equitable access to the energy supply may soon be answered after relentless pressure placed on the McGowan Labor Government by the Opposition. Member for Roe...
Police Minister uses cherry-picked statistics while police officers go on strike
Police Minister Paul Papalia today used carefully handpicked statistics when asked by WA Liberal Leader, David Honey MLA, on the net decrease of WA Police Officers, to avoid facing his own...
Draft Forest Management Plan outlines bleak future for forestry
“The Draft Forest Management Plan offers an uncertain and bleak future for the Western Australian hardwood sector,” says Shadow Minister for Forestry Steve Martin MLC. “The released draft is...
McGowan Government transparency remains opaque
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed the introduction of a new bill by the Government today aimed at boosting accountability, but says that there is still a long way to go to achieve...
