Shadow treasurer Sandra Brewer has delivered a scathing budget-in-reply to parliament, accusing Rita Saffioti of making the lives of West Australians worse off.
New home completions in WA have slipped to their lowest level in almost two years, magnifying calls for the state to pause major infrastructure projects and focus on boosting housing supply.
Australia's headline inflation rate fell in the final data before the Iran war up-ended the global economy, but Perth's inflation figure was significantly up compared to other capital cities.
A war of words has erupted between Treasurer Rita Saffioti and her opposition number Sandra Brewer, over a request for a briefing on WA's GST retention fight.
The body set to replace Infrastructure WA will only be able to conduct research and inquiries on topics the Premier deems fit, sparking calls from the Opposition for more independence.
The state opposition has accused the government of seeking to create an uneven events playing field, claiming proposed laws before the parliament would favour some venues over others.
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.
Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has slammed the Western Australian government for its pursuit of “pet projects” and its “willingness to spend whatever it takes” to deliver them.
Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state's treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.
WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has delivered a scathing assessment of the Cook government's housing policies, and criticised stamp duty relief as inadequate.
The state opposition has accused the WA government of rushing into its next budget, after it revealed it would hand down the next set of financial numbers on June 19.
Rita Saffioti has launched a spirited defence of the $13 billion Metronet rail program her government has overseen since 2017, following sustained opposition criticism over patronage.
Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.
The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.
Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BGC results; home building incentives; housing price hikes; Rio royalty payments; Harvest Road's loss; all the action in lithium; Satterley's LWP deal and Cottesloe preselection.
The Liberal candidacy race in Cottesloe appears to be ramping up, with David Honey using social media to campaign against development reform previously supported by rival Sandra Brewer.
The race for state and federal Liberal Party preselection is beginning to heat up, as some high-profile names flag their interest ahead of two party-defining ballots in 2025.
Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer has confirmed months of speculation by announcing she will challenge David Honey for Liberal preselection in the Cottesloe seat ahead of the 202
WA's apartment sector has become embroiled in an aggressive campaign led by consumer advocate Samantha Reece as she has ramped up her drive for mandatory construction inspections.
Western Australian projects and developers have been recognised at a state industry awards, including Adrian Fini being named Property Leader of the Year.
Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government's major planning shake-up.
