The Albanese cabinet is trying to prop up its electoral standing in Western Australia with the promise of new jobs and economic opportunities. The resources sector is highly sceptical of Labor’s agenda.
Federal ministers have descended on Western Australia this week to send the state’s voters a clear message – Labor cares.
It particularly cares about the five seats it picked up at the last election propelling it to government.
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