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Federal Labor betrays WA with $100 million battery precinct set for Queensland
Dr David Honey MLA, Leader of the WA Liberal Party and Shadow Minister for Energy, said Federal Labor’s pledge for a new battery manufacturing precinct in Queensland is a betrayal of Western...
Shoddy COVID-19 Contact Tracing Privacy and Data Protection
“The Auditor-General’s report into privacy protection surrounding WA’s COVID-19 contact tracing system has laid bare the McGowan Government’s shoddy neglect of Western Australians’ personal data,”...
2022 Budget shows massively increasing taxes under the McGowan Government
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the 2022 budget released last week highlights the massive increases in taxation revenue being banked by the McGowan Government, again demonstrating the...
Sikh Gurdwara Perth Sporting Complex
A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $1.3 million to build and upgrade current sporting facilities at the Sikh Gurdwara Perth Sporting Complex in Bennett Springs. Liberal member for Hasluck,...
Budget Silence on Child and Parent Centres
The McGowan Labor Government has missed a golden opportunity through this year’s State Budget to support the establishment of additional Child and Parent Centres to help more families with young...
Replacing South Guildford’s BMX Track
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $100,000 for the City of Swan to replace the BMX Track in South Guildford which is currently closed due to asbestos contamination. Member for Hasluck,...
State Budget a Slap in the Face for the Pilbara Region
The measure of a State budget is how it improves the lives of residents and this year the Pilbara the community has been short changed,” said The Hon Neil Thomson MLC, Member for Mining and...
Family and domestic violence victims left out in the cold in State budget cut
Family and domestic violence victims left out in the cold in State budget cut. The cuts to the preventing and responding to family and domestic violence budget are cruel and putting our most...
Increased support for Type 1 diabetics in Western Australia
A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $930,000 to support Western Australians with diabetes through the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. Located in Stirling, the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre...
Swan Districts Football Club Youth Centre
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $1 million for the Swan Districts Football Club to establish a Youth Centre, providing education and employment services for young Australians. Liberal...
Spot Purchasing Funding Needed to Support Housing in Regional WA
“Western Australians are still struggling to find affordable housing,” said Shadow Minister for Housing Steve Martin MLC.“The Alliance have been calling for increased support for into housing since...
Housing crisis will worsen with widespread increases to household bills
Housing is becoming even harder for Western Australians to access due to increases in household bills, according to Shadow Minister for Housing, Steve Martin MLC. “Since June 2020, the number of...
McGowan Government talks the talk but fails to fund mental health properly
Despite a commitment to invest in mental health, the McGowan Labor’s Government budget falls well short of delivering services to meet the increasing demand, according to the Opposition. “The big...
Vital funding for Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $787,078 to the Ishar Multicultural Women’s Health Services in Mirrabooka for health support and education for culturally and linguistically diverse...
Labor’s $400 Power Credit just a Cheap Power-Play for Votes
Leader of the WA Liberals and Shadow Minister for Energy, Dr David Honey MLA, said today that Western Australians would not be tricked by the one-off $400 power credit contained in Labor’s 2022/23...
WA health budget desperate game of catch up with little future proofing
The State health budget is a desperate game of catch-up that will allow hospitals to continue treading water with very little money to deal with future demand, according to the Opposition. “This is...
Revitalising Ray Owen Reserve
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $13 million towards the revitalisation of the Ray Owen Reserve, with the redevelopment benefitting the entire Hills region. Liberal Member for Hasluck,...
State Budget Fails to Address Constipated Industrial Land Supply
Industrial land is fundamental to economic growth and the 2022-23 State Budget falls woefully short of what is needed, according to the Shadow Minister for Planning; Lands and Heritage, the Hon Neil...