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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...
Government acknowledges initial compensation package was inadequate
The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that the Premier’s announcement today of an additional $67 million compensation package for businesses impacted by...
Questions and concerns raised over Armadale train line disruption
The Opposition has expressed their concern around the many questions left unanswered, following the McGowan Government’s additional $2 billion spend on the Armadale train line. Shadow Planning...
McGowan Government drags their feet on guidelines for GP practices
Despite having more time than any government to prepare for this pandemic, the McGowan Government are still yet to provide GP practices with the guidance they have been seeking on managing COVID in...
Government ignorance or contempt of Business on display again
The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that the Premier’s media conference on Friday, in which he revealed the new plan for the State’s transition and the...
With border to open, review of mandates should be priority
The Opposition has called for the Premier to outline his reasons for keeping remaining mandates in place, after the proof of vaccination requirement for bottle shops was dropped instantaneously....
McGowan Government must reinstate health worker survey amid PCH concerns
The McGowan Government must rethink its poor decision to cancel the Your Voice in Health Survey, given the revelation that health worker morale continues to remain at dangerous levels at the Child...
First week of Parliament wraps-up with our State in limbo
Dr David Honey MLA, Leader of the WA Liberal Party gave his response to thePremier’s Statement in Parliament yesterday, taking aim at WA Labor’s poormanagement of our State. Dr Honey said the...
Environment offline
Shadow Environment Minister, the Hon Tjorn Sibma MLC, has criticised the McGowanGovernment for delays to the Environment Online project, a $28 million digital approvalsmanagement platform which the...
Premier finally comes clean on reopening date
The Opposition has welcomed the Premier finally coming clean by revealing the new reopening date of March 3, bringing relief and much-needed certainty for many West Australians. Leader Mia Davies...
Failure by Premier to be open and honest around border review
The Opposition has slammed the Premier for failing to be open and honest around the review into the delayed reopening date, given it has been four weeks since his border backflip. Opposition Leader...
Enjoy a cuppa for Teal Tea appeal during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The Opposition has encouraged West Australians to enjoy a cup of tea today to boost awareness of ovarian cancer and raise vital funds to support those affected. Opposition Leader Mia Davies said...