A WA Liberal Government will streamline the environmental approvals process to get the State Government out of the way, and let industry do what it does best: innovate for the future and create...
Neil Thomson MLC
Western Australians can have their say on iconic Horizontal Falls closure
Western Australians now have an opportunity to register their opposition to the Cook Labor Government’s decision to lock the public out of the iconic Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley. Shadow...
Victory for people power as controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act is repealed
Following months of tireless persistence from communities across the state, Western Australia is waking up to the news that the Governor is set to repeal the Cook Labor Government's botched...
Opposition backs repeal of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, as questions remain
Opposition Leader Shane Love has expressed his support for the passing of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) Act Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 and has strongly advocated for its prompt...
Mining objection fee set to blindside and burden many in the rural sector
The State Government’s decision to introduce a prescribed fee for lodgement of objections under theMining Act 1978 has outraged pastoralists and graziers across the state, according to Shadow...
Approval of fifty-one storey development in South Perth raises questions about JDAP process
A decision by the Joint Development Assessment Panel (JDAP) to approve the 51-storey C6 development in South Perth has raised questions about the effectiveness of the State Design Review Panel...
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...
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...
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. ...