Mark McGowan has backed calls by a parliamentary committee for MP James Hayward to be suspended over claims he used his position to have his bail conditions relaxed.
South West MP James Hayward will have to wait another year before facing trial on four charges of child sex abuse, after vowing to defend the allegations.
Forestry minister Dave Kelly has been rebuked by the state auditor general over refusing to answer questions about a $200,000 grant to the Australian Workers Union.
James Hayward's shadow ministries have been reassigned following his move to the crossbench, while a newly created spokesperson job signals a renewed focus for the opposition on Metronet.
South West MP James Hayward has indicated he will plead not guilty to a string of child sex abuse charges, just one week after vowing to continue in his role as a member of parliament.
James Hayward has vowed to continue in his role as member for the South West, claiming bowing out would send a message that anyone could be axed over an “untested allegation”.
Accused child sex offender James Hayward will get to keep his seat and his parliamentary salary after making a brief appearance at Parliament House overnight.
WA Police have executed a search warrant at Parliament House this afternoon, just days after South West politician James Hayward was charged with child sex abuse.
James Hayward has officially resigned from The Nationals WA this morning, just 24 hours after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court charged with child sex abuse.
Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.
A formal opposition alliance has been struck between the state's Liberal and National parties, mirroring similar power-sharing arrangements between the parties implemented throughout the 2010s.
