Government

Last-minute changes to new medium density housing codes have drawn the ire of local governments as stakeholders wait on an updated timeline for the revised code’s implementation.

Planning reforms to pave the way for 1.2 million new homes across Australia by the end of the decade will be drawn up as part of a national approach to combat a spiraling housing affordability crisis.

A Western Australian embassy housing a rotating roster of state ministers will be established in Canberra under a new state government plan to ensure WA is front-of-mind in the nation’s capital.

WA Premier Roger Cook believes the state has only “just scratched the surface” of its renewables potential as he outlines his vision for WA to become a global green energy superpower.

Police will be able to seize and destroy alcohol on the spot and impose fines of up to $10,000 under the latest crackdown to stamp out problem drinking in WA’s North West.

Legislative changes which could facilitate the government’s proposed payment for a swimming pool at the WACA Ground from the Perth Parking Levy have been introduced to parliament.

OncoRes Medical chief executive Katharine Giles has been appointed to the federal government’s newly-created National Reconstruction Fund Board.

Libby Mettam has cooled her strong stance in support of a Voice to Parliament, admitting she is now unclear where she stands on the issue months out from an expected referendum.

The state’s biggest gold miner Northern Star Resources has backed the embattled Perth Mint, which is currently subject to a strategic review, to stay in state government hands.