Preference deals spell trouble for teal, headaches for Nats
The decision to preference Labor over the Climate 200-backed candidate for Fremantle was seen within the Liberal Party as a decision of principle over politics.
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Nauru deal ‘a gift for foreign criminals’
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Greens’ climate pitch as power role looms
Changes to the upper house introduced by the Cook government are poised to deliver the WA Greens the balance of power.
State ALP warning on PM’s IR laws
WA’s Labor Treasurer has warned of the risks of further unionisation in the Pilbara amid complaints about rising union activity at mine sites across the state following the Albanese government’s IR changes.
WA Treasurer’s warning over rise of unionisation under Albanese IR laws
Rita Saffioti said the federal government ‘has its agenda’ but WA wants to ensure its resources projects are profitable and continue to be supported.
WA Liberal leader has a mountain to climb
Libby Mettam is taking on the challenge of toppling the WA Cook Labor government with the most meagre resources of any major party.
Cook’s environment record an election headache in Labor heartland
The Cook government’s decision to lobby against the Albanese government’s Nature Positive plans have caused headaches for Labor in at least one WA heartland seat.
Health focus in WA race for votes
While iron ore royalties have delivered a windfall to WA’s coffers, the state’s hospital system has been marred by record-high rates of ambulance ramping, industrial action and a number of high-profile incidents.
Anti-gas activists escape jail for protest outside Woodside CEO’s home
The trio behind a controversial attempted protest at the home of Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill have learnt their fate for the stunt.
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