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Another state seat will be up for grabs this year, but Labor may not be in the running.

Opposition leader Mia Davies said there had been a clear statement from the Australian public following the federal election where a record number of women were elected to parliament.

Attorney General John Quigley says David Malcolm Justice Centre was, in part, "a failing".

The premier has apologised to the family of an 80-year-old woman, who died while waiting more than two hours for an ambulance.

COVID cases in WA have risen by 8,392 and 10 historical deaths overnight, as the state opposition calls for an end to employment vaccination mandates.

Pressure mounts on attorney general over Palmer evidence.

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.

The opposition has demanded the state government deliver an ironclad guarantee the border reopening date won't change again, as the state's COVID cases continue to surge.

The state opposition has called for WA's borders to reopen on or before March 5, citing concerns about waning immunity in the community.

The opposition has plenty to do before it considers a return to the government benches.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

The opposition has accused the state government of ramming through the new Aboriginal Heritage Bill, while industry warns the significant adjustment required should not be underestimated.

The state opposition and sections of the business community have criticised the state government's “skeleton” of a COVID-19 transition plan, with Western Australia still without a date for the reopening of borders.

Opposition leader Mia Davies has questioned whether the state government has done enough to prepare Western Australians for life with COVID-19, as the state moves to relax restrictions in the New Year.

Mark McGowan has refused to be drawn on when Western Australia could reopen to the rest of the nation, despite mounting pressure from the state's opposition.

The state government's surprise move to lock up state forests has blindsided the timber and related sectors.

Health and housing headaches loom large for Premier Mark McGowan as he prepares to hand down a record budget surplus.

Western Australia could face a long wait for more public housing amid concerns more rough sleepers will die on the streets of Perth.

Barnaby Joyce's decision to dump resources minister Keith Pitt from the federal cabinet is bad news for Western Australia, writes Peter Kennedy.

An urgent push to have Western Australia's former corruption watchdog reappointed to the role has been labelled "arrogance" by the opposition.

Premier Mark McGowan says it was an "oversight" that police had lawful access to data obtained through a contact tracing app.

The state government will move to protect contact tracing data after it was legally obtained by police to assist a murder investigation.

Western Australia has received its first repatriation flight from India amid concerns about a fresh COVID-19 hotel quarantine breach.

In his first major interview as Liberal leader, David Honey spoke to Business News about his childhood, desire for a compassionate society, and threats to WA's prosperity.

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.

A coalition deal with the Nationals will be a priority for new WA Liberal leader David Honey, while he has shared concerns about the state's long-term economic future.

As the Liberal Party WA warns voters against giving Labor total control, Business News analyses how the election is likely to affect the balance of power in the Legislative Council.

WA's political landscape could be radically altered this month as the state government appears primed for an unprecedented win.

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.

The Nationals WA leader Mia Davies says allegations made by her former deputy Jacqui Boydell of bullying and threats are being taken very seriously.

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.

The state government is in negotiations to bring in a pool of international workers stationed in the Northern Territory as a solution to WA's agricultural labour shortage.

OPINION: The government faces a challenge to balance public health concerns with the need to get the WA economy going again.

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.

The live export industry is angry the ban on shipping sheep to the Middle East during the northern summer has been extended by one month, with the Nationals WA saying the sector was left "bereft of confidence".

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

Busselton has missed out on a new pilot training base, after Queensland snagged both Qantas academies.

Treasurer Ben Wyatt has said he does not think BHP Group has been a bad corporate citizen after it was today revealed the iron ore miner might owe up to $300 million to the state in royalties, the company's third such battle in recent years.

After eight months of community protest over its education spending cuts, the state government has reversed its decision to close Moora Residential College following an $8.7 million federal grant.

The state government has backed plans for a 700-bed workers camp at Karratha, despite opposition from the local community, after Woodside Petroleum launched a website that is meant to boost local employment on future gas projects.