Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas says that the State Government should be reviewing its fees and charges policy as the community grapples with the rapidly rising cost of living. “The State...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
McGowan Government’s COVID preparedness an appalling mess
Shadow Treasurer and Small Business Minister, the Hon Dr Steve Thomas MLC, hascriticised the McGowan Government’s lack of COVID readiness despite being handed a“holy grail” economic situation. “This...
The cash keeps rolling in to the McGowan money bin
The Shadow Treasurer Dr Steve Thomas has today pointed out that the iron ore price remains high and the cash continues to roll into the Government’s coffers. “Questions in Parliament this week have...
Government ignorance or contempt of Business on display again
The Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Small Business Dr Steve Thomas says reports in the media today that the Western Australia community “will only get a few days warning when Mark McGowan...