The Opposition has again called for a Royal Commission into WA’s broken health system, following the launch of an e-petition with the family of Aishwarya Aswath. Leader of the Opposition Mia Davies...
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Another massive budget surplus to fill the Premier’s money bin. I told you so!!
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says the Annual Report on State Finances released today shows an even bigger budget surplus than predicted in the 2022 state budget, and this means that Premier...
Spreading registration payments is another acknowledgement that cost of living is hurting families
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says offering one month payment options for vehicle registration is yet another admission from the McGowan Government that the current cost of living rises are...
Another day, another new wages policy
Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed the third change to public service wages policy this year, saying that another increase was an admission from the McGowan Government that in the light...
The Government has the capacity to help on cost of living, but lacks the will
Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the State Government should be doing more to help families, including reviewing its recent increases to fees and charges, as the community grapples with...
More Apprentices and Trainees welcome, but imagine if it was not delayed
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed the State Government announcement that apprentice and trainee number are up, but questioned why this has taken four to five years under the McGowan...
Opposition calls for Agriculture Minister to resign the position
The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Dr Steve Thomas today moved a motion calling on the Minister for Agriculture to resign her ministerial position, and if she refuses to do so,...
Inflation still highest in WA
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has welcomed a slight decline in the annual rise in the consumer price index in Perth from 7.6% to 7.4% as shown in figures released by the ABS today, but says...
Skilled migration call completes another Premiership backflip
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas said today that the Premier’s call this week to increase skilled migration to Western Australia completes the backflip he started in 2021, finally reversing his...