News Articles for Liberal Party WA

The Liberal Party WA has announced plans to renegotiate the state's $50 million naming rights deal with telecommunications giant Optus to rename the city's stadium ‘Perth Stadium'.

The Liberal Party has criticised the state government's $500 credit for small businesses affected by the five-day lockdown, saying it falls well short.

The WA Liberal Party has demanded the state government immediately establish a 24-hour COVID-19 testing clinic and stop frontline workers from holding second jobs.

WA Labor is promising thousands of new places at the state's TAFEs if re-elected while the Liberal Party WA has focused attention on Perth's northern suburbs.

WA Labor has pilloried the opposition's plan to sink the City West rail line, warning the project could cost the state as much as $1 billion.

The Liberal Party has announced plans to allocate $316 million towards community mental health over the next four years, if it forms government.

With fewer than two months before voters head to the polls, Zak Kirkup has challenged Mark McGowan to a series of televised and online debates.

WA Labor amassed a significant fundraising advantage this past financial year as unions, law firms and sitting members opened their wallets to fill the party's coffers.

WA's latest secessionist party is pledging to run a broad, economics-focused campaign at the upcoming state election, as popularity for the state government's border stance soars.

Tensions have flared between the Liberals and the Nationals ahead of the state election with the two parties butting heads over the future of Royalties for Regions.

With about 13 weeks until the state election, can a 33-year-old first-term MP defy the odds and become Australia's youngest serving premier?

The state opposition has doubled down on its commitment to extend Roe Highway, throwing plans for a new, land-backed port in Kwinana into doubt.

Sean L'Estrange has been elevated to the role of shadow treasurer, replacing Dean Nalder ahead of the state election.

The Liberal Party WA should look to Canada if it wants to rebuild its standing, writes Mannkal Economic Education Foundation executive director Andrew Pickford.

The state Liberals' new leader is an unknown quantity to many voters, but he has youth on his side.

Dean Nalder has today expressed disdain for the political aspects of his parliamentary career while making no apologies for his leadership ambitions.

Dean Nalder has announced he will not recontest Bateman at the next state election, one week after ending his bid to succeed Liza Harvey as opposition leader.

Brian Ellis and Nigel Hallett face accusations of serious misconduct in the Corruption and Crime Commission's latest report into electoral and parliamentary allowance abuse.

Experience rejoining the workforce after studying as a young mother shaped new Liberals WA deputy leader Libby Mettam, Ms Mettam told Business News.

Zak Kirkup says he aims to win the March state election, promising there will be no deviation between the opposition or government on COVID-19 health policy.

Zak Kirkup has been elected leader of the opposition unopposed after Dean Nalder withdrew his candidacy earlier this morning.

First-term MP Zak Kirkup is tipped to lead the Western Australian Liberals to the polls in March as they seek to avoid electoral obliteration.

The Liberals will head into March's state election with the least experienced leadership team in the party's history, in what is shaping as a desperate strategy to save the furniture.

Liza Harvey has resigned as leader of the opposition, just months before the state election.

With the odds of a second term for the McGowan government shortening by the day, The Nationals are hoping their independence from the Liberals on key issues will get them over the line in the regions.

Opposition leader Liza Harvey has pledged to spend $200 million to create 20,000 trade and apprentice roles if elected premier at the upcoming state election.

Albert Jacob and Sherry Sufi are two possible contenders for a vacant WA Senate spot as the field opens with the exit of Julian Ambrose.

The pandemic has derailed plans for opposition parties nationwide, and WA's Liberals are no exception.

Mustang Bar managing director Michael Keiller will run for council in the City of Perth's upcoming election, campaigning on a police and parking platform.

Mark McGowan has vowed to press on with the reappointment of John McKechnie to the state's top anti-corruption body, after the committee overseeing the CCC again declined to provide support to the nomination.

Opposition leader Liza Harvey has attacked the government's attempts to reappoint John McKechnie to the Corruption and Crime Commission, calling the urgency with which Premier Mark McGowan has characterised the nomination disingenuous.

Liza Harvey has positioned herself as a reliable ally for WA businesses, outlining an agenda prioritising job creation and economic diversification at a Politics & Policy breakfast today.

Steve Thomas and Tony Krsticevic are among those given more responsibility in changes to the shadow cabinet announced by opposition leader Liza Harvey on the weekend.

Former MLC Phil Edman has left the Liberal Party following an investigation into the alleged misuse of his electorate allowance to fund sordid personal activities.

WA Liberal Leader Liza Harvey has called on the party's state director to expel former MLC Phil Edman, following accusations by the Corruption and Crime Commission that Mr Edman misused his parliamentary allowance to fund lurid personal activities.

The Liberal Party WA's marginal seat contingent played a big role in the shock May federal election victory, while local ministers, most notably Christian Porter, are key to the government's agenda.

Mia Davies invoked the memory of US president Teddy Roosevelt to argue for pragmatic and market-based policy decisions at a Business News Policy Briefing today.

Opposition leader Liza Harvey has declined to criticise Ian Blayney after the former Liberal member announced his intention to join the Nationals.

Liza Harvey has been elected unopposed as leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party in WA with Bill Marmion chosen as her deputy.

Mike Nahan announced at 7pm last night his intention to step down as leader of the Parliamentary Liberal Party, with a view to installing a new leader by the end of this week.