The Opposition has welcomed the announcement of an Infrastructure Development Fund but says it will fail to bring any immediate relief to the thousands of Western Australians struggling to rent or...
Steve Martin MLC
Housing release raises questions on Labor’s lack of transparency
The Minister for Housing’s claims today that Western Australia has 1,000 extra social houses are more spin with recent evidence indicating the number has actually fallen since Labor was elected,...
More jobs lost as another timber mill closes doors
The forestry industry has suffered yet another blow with the closure of Whiteland Milling in Busselton. “Whiteland Milling is the third timber mill to close within the last month as a direct result...
Minister must provide immediate relief to forestry industry and communities
Labor’s newly appointed Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis must act immediately to assist timber workers and their communities following the closure of Parkside’s Manjimup Mill. More timber workers...
Deteriorating housing crisis while Minister Carey sits on his hands
Western Australia’s housing crisis has continued to worsen with recent figures revealing the tightest market in more than 40 years. WA’s already tough rental market has now hit a new low with the...
Industry calls on State Government for action on housing shortfall
Shadow Housing Minister, the Hon Steve Martin MLC has backed industry calls for immediate action on WA’s housing shortage crisis.The call to action comes after Housing Industry Association executive...
New Forestry Minister must listen to industry and communities
The resignation of Minister for Forestry Dave Kelly, announced this afternoon, is an opportunity for the incoming Minister to reach out to workers, employers and communities impacted by the...
Forestry Minister’s Pine Plantation Land Purchase Behind Schedule
The Forestry Minister’s planned $350 million purchase of land for the State’s softwood plantation is already behind schedule.It was revealed in Parliament on Tuesday that the Government had...
No date for housing solution from the Minister
The Homelessness Minster John Carey’s latest solution to solving the homelessness crisis in Western Australia is lacking in substance and detail and with no timelines for completion.“The Minister...