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Cook Labor Government goes out quietly on climate change legislation
The Cook Labor Government has opted for an uncharacteristically low-key launch of its consultation process for proposed climate change legislation. Shadow Minister for Environment Neil Thomson said...
Another dire report on energy for a Government floundering in the dark
The release of the annual report of Synergy is yet another dire report for the Cook Labor Government according to the Shadow Minister for Energy Dr Steve Thomas. “The Government’s mismanagement of...
Kimberley recovery concerns raised as wet season approaches
The Opposition has raised concerns about the State Government’s commitment to the Kimberley Floods recovery ahead of the looming wet season. Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Martin Aldridge...
Opposition calls for Labor Government to immediately address teacher attrition rates
The Opposition has called on the Cook Labor Government to address the spiralling rate of teachers leaving the profession. Shadow Minister for Education Peter Rundle said the Cook Labor Government...
Community safety compromised again by Cook Labor Government’s ongoing failure in law and order
The Cook Labor Government’s failure to put community safety ahead of the freedom of violent offenders points to a government that has its priorities wrong. It follows revelations the violent...
Opposition calls on the Labor Government to split Cultural Heritage Bill following Premier’s broken promise
The Opposition has today called on the WA Labor Government to split the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 to allow the immediate repeal of the failed 2021 legislation....
Opposition calls on Government to review priority housing waitlist process
The State Opposition is calling for the Government to review the priority housing waitlist process after reports today of the deaths of two baby boys within weeks of each other while their families...
Government’s $526,869 on consultants results in $27.3 million in handouts to Griffin
Questions in Parliament this week have identified that the Cook Labor Government’s ongoing financial disaster at Griffin Coal has come at the cost of over half a million dollars in consultant fees...
Another month, another multi-million dollar prop up for Griffin Coal
The Government’s weeping sore that is Griffin Coal has once again had a multi-million dollar prop up, highlighting the utter failure of the Cook Labor Government’s management of the coalfields and...
Shadow Minister welcomes confirmation of the true cost of transition and Labor’s privatisation agenda
The Shadow Minister for Energy Dr Steve Thomas says that the joint media statement today from the Premier and Minister for Energy informing us that the Commonwealth will contribute up to $3 billion...
Two indicators of power failure on the same day
The Shadow Minister for Energy Dr Steve Thomas says that the statement today from the Minister for Energy informing us that the closure of the Muja 6 coal generation unit is to be deferred until...
Opposition repeats calls for Tony Buti to resign following WA Labor’s backflip on cultural heritage legislation
The Nationals WA and WA Liberals have issued a warning that the WA Labor Government cannot be trusted, following the extraordinary repeal of their controversial heritage laws. Opposition Leader and...
Opposition backs forestry industry in calling out Labor betrayal
Shadow Forestry Minister Steve Martin is calling on the Cook Government to honour existing timber supply contracts and for the Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis to urgently meet with the industry to...
Women and Babies Hospital ‘Captain’s Call’ challenged by medical experts
The Cook Labor Government must listen to expert advice released today by the WA Australian Medical Association and immediately reverse its decision to relocate the new Women and Babies Hospital to...
More must be done to ensure young doctors don’t walk away because of burnout
Morale and wellbeing issues among doctors at Western Australia’s flagship children’shospital are being wilfully ignored by the Cook Labor Government and putting the health of children at risk. The...
State Government debt rises will cost $341 million in extra interest
The Shadow Treasurer Steve Thomas says yesterday’s budget estimates have confirmed the interest to be paid on additional debt in coming years will come at an annual cost of $341 million. ...
Labor Government concedes Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws not ready for implementation
The Cook Labor Government has baulked at the starting line on introducing its new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws. Premier Roger Cook and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti today announced the...
Survey reveals critically low levels of trust and morale among health workers
The release today of the 2023 'Your Voice in Health' Employee Engagement Survey paints another grim picture of the crisis within the State’s public health system. WA Liberal Leader and Shadow Health...