The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that suggestions by the Government that they might change the February 5th opening date reflects that lack of action...
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Business compensation still floundering despite the Government’s boom income flows
The Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says that the current COVID shutdown has again highlighted the need for a standardised support package for business, which he has been calling...
Even more evidence of Western Australia’s monster budget surpluses thanks to iron ore and the GST fix
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that today’s release of the Government’s Mid-year Financial Projections Statement has again highlighted the massive cash income the McGowan Government has...
“Ctrl your summer job” campaign turns out to be another tiptoe through the tulips!
The Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed the acknowledgement in State Parliament from the Regional Development Minister that only 73 applications have been received for...
Western Australia’s monster budget surpluses continue but clouds are gathering
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that today’s release of the September 2021 Quarterly Financial Results Report has again highlighted the massive cash income the McGowan Government has...
Tier 3 business case development off the rails
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has raised concerns that the opportunity to address the Tier 3 rail line question is being lost as the State Government dithers on developing the appropriate...
Dark day for regional WA as voices silenced in Parliament
The Opposition has condemned Labor’s disgraceful passing of electoral reform legislation, which will silence regional West Australians by slashing representation in the Parliament. Opposition Leader...
Regions duded as Upper House electoral reform passes
The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Dr Steve Thomas says that the passing of the Upper House electoral reform bill in the Legislative Council overnight may represent the...
ACCC report opens the way for State Government action on Boyanup Saleyards
The Shadow Minister for Agriculture Colin de Grussa and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council and Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas have today welcomed the news from the Government...