WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.
Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has slammed the Western Australian government for its pursuit of “pet projects” and its “willingness to spend whatever it takes” to deliver them.
Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state's treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.
WA's opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has delivered a scathing assessment of the Cook government's housing policies, and criticised stamp duty relief as inadequate.
The state opposition has accused the WA government of rushing into its next budget, after it revealed it would hand down the next set of financial numbers on June 19.
Rita Saffioti has launched a spirited defence of the $13 billion Metronet rail program her government has overseen since 2017, following sustained opposition criticism over patronage.
Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.
The first round of Liberal Party preselection nominations has closed ahead of the 2025 state and federal elections, with two MPs facing internal challenges for their positions.
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The Liberal candidacy race in Cottesloe appears to be ramping up, with David Honey using social media to campaign against development reform previously supported by rival Sandra Brewer.
The race for state and federal Liberal Party preselection is beginning to heat up, as some high-profile names flag their interest ahead of two party-defining ballots in 2025.
Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer has confirmed months of speculation by announcing she will challenge David Honey for Liberal preselection in the Cottesloe seat ahead of the 202
WA's apartment sector has become embroiled in an aggressive campaign led by consumer advocate Samantha Reece as she has ramped up her drive for mandatory construction inspections.
Western Australian projects and developers have been recognised at a state industry awards, including Adrian Fini being named Property Leader of the Year.
Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government's major planning shake-up.
Legislative changes which could facilitate the government's proposed payment for a swimming pool at the WACA Ground from the Perth Parking Levy have been introduced to parliament.
The state government has flagged a reversal of recently announced medium density planning reforms, with many single dwellings to be excluded and other changes to be deferred.
Property Council figures show a 0.2 per cent lift in Perth's office vacancy to 15.9 per cent, the second highest in the country but amid an influx of new supply.
Industry groups have welcomed the state government's interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia.
A petition against the imminent rollout of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws has attracted more than 27,000 signatures, but the government is holding firm on a July 1 implementation date.