Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the State Government should be reviewing its fees and charges policy as the community grapples with the rapidly rising cost of living. “The State...
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Opposition calls for Minister McGurk to go
The Opposition has called on the Minister for Child Protection Simone McGurk to resign.Opposition Leader Mia Davies moved a motion in Parliament calling for the Minister to standdown, citing a...
Another day, another change as McGowan again admits change is required
The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that whilst he again welcomes the Premier’s announcement of changes to his too little, too late and too hard business...
Elective surgery delays lead to dire outcomes for cancer survivor
A cancer survivor who has been waiting three years for a breast removal procedure has implored the McGowan Government to urgently review elective surgery delays after being diagnosed with breast...
Inconsistent advice needs to be clarified for visitation to sick and elderly
The McGowan Government must illustrate a more compassionate approach to hospital visitation to allow for appropriate support for WA patients. Shadow Minister for Health Libby Mettam said there were...
Another week, another ad-hoc support package
The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that whilst he welcomes the Premier’s announcement today of yet another small business support package, it represents...
Rolling review of Level 2 restrictions required
The Opposition has called for a rolling review of the Level 2 restrictions over the next four weeks, to prevent WA communities and businesses being impacted for longer than necessary. Opposition...
February ambulance ramping figures up almost 40% on last year
Despite very few COVID-19 cases in hospitals, ambulance ramping has spiked almost 40% on the same time last year. St John’s Ambulance WA recorded 4351 hours of ambulance ramping outside our...
Another Quarterly Financial Report; another surge in iron ore and GST cash
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the release of the Quarterly Financial Results Report for December has again highlighted the rivers of cash pouring into the McGowan Government...
