A more than 17-hour power blackout in Kalgoorlie proves the Labor Government has done nothing to improve energy security to the vital regional centre since the blackouts of February 2022, according...
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WA Liberals call on Cook and Albanese to rethink funding for disgraced protest group
WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam has described as indefensible Premier Roger Cook’s decision tocontinue funding the discredited protest group Environmental Defenders Office (EDO). A Federal Court...
Kwinana Big Battery welcome but it won’t keep the lights on
Shadow Minister for Energy Steve Thomas has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the completion of the Kwinana Big Battery stage two but says that it again highlights that the transition plan...
Hon. Donna Faragher MLC retirement
Today I would like to offer my most heartfelt thanks to my colleague The Hon. Donna FaragherMLC for her work and service to the Parliament and people of Western Australia over the pastalmost 20...
Future of Kwinana refinery and 800 jobs rest with Cook Labor Government
Alcoa's announcement that it will fully curtail operations at its Kwinana alumina refinery is an indictment on the Cook Labor Government, according to WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam. Ms Mettam said...
Cook Labor Government must intervene to stop closure of Alcoa’s Kwinana refinery
Reports suggesting Alcoa is poised to close its Kwinana alumina refinery are alarming and demandimmediate action by the Cook Labor Government, according to WA Liberal Leader Libby Mettam. “To have...
Latest Cook Labor Government housing support scheme too little too late
The Cook Labor Government’s latest reaction to the State’s unprecedented housing crisis is yetagain too little too late, according to Shadow Minister for Housing Steve Martin. Mr Martin said while...
Cook Labor Government setting WA up for power blackouts and soaring energy costs
The Cook Labor Government must do more to help bring new gas supplies on stream to head off the major shortages forecast in the Australian Energy Market Operator's latest report. Liberal leader...
Cook Cabinet reshuffle demonstrates union control and offers no solutions
The Cook Labor Government Cabinet reshuffle offers no hope for Western Australians wanting better health care, help with cost of living, or a house to live in. Liberal Leader Libby Mettam said the...