The West Australian Labor government’s popularity with the voters has plunged, according to a new poll, following the passage of controversial new laws which have seen farmers and landowners across the state concerned about their rights. The Utting Research poll of 1,000 voters, which was conducted between July 18-20, shows a resurgence of support for the…
WA Labor Government Popularity Crashes as Controversial New Law Causes Concern
Major Revegetation Project Cancelled After Aboriginal Corporation Demands $2.5 Million
July 17, 2023
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A major tree-planting event along the banks of the Canning River in Perth has been cancelled after the head of a local Aboriginal corporation demanded $2.5 million (US$1.7 million) citing cultural heritage laws. The now-former CEO of the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, David Collard, cited Western Australia’s contentious Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 as the reason for…
Western Australia Grabbing Farmer’s Properties, Thwarting Food Production
June 28, 2023
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Commentary The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act comes into effect on July 1 in Western Australia (WA). Premier Roger Cook has ruled out any delay in what has been broadly regarded as a piece of legislation that puts the state “to a grinding halt and strangles much-needed industry, housing construction, and agricultural output.” The legislation was…
Is Western Australia’s Heritage Law Going to Thwart Food Production
June 28, 2023
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Commentary The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act comes into effect on July 1 in Western Australia (WA). Premier Roger Cook has ruled out any delay in what has been broadly regarded as a piece of legislation that puts the state “to a grinding halt and strangles much-needed industry, housing construction, and agricultural output.” The legislation was…
Resilient Purple Fairywrens Survive Record Flooding
June 21, 2023
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Bird researchers are relieved to find that the majority of the endangered purple-crowned fairywrens (Malurus coronatus), a small, social bird found in dense Australian vegetation, survived one of the region’s worst flooding in January and were still breeding. Western Australia entered a state of emergency when ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie inundated the Kimberley region with unprecedented flooding,…
Thousands Call for Delay to ‘Shambolic’ Western Australia Heritage Law
Almost 30,000 people have signed a petition calling on the West Australian government to delay the rollout of the state’s Indigenous heritage protection laws. The opposition says the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act has been “shambolic”, leading to uncertainty and anxiety in the community. Liberal planning spokesman Neil Thomson called on the Labor government to…
ANALYSIS: West Australia’s New Gun Bans May Have Little Impact on Crime Rates
Analysis The Firearms Act 1973 has long been regarded as a cornerstone of firearms legislation, aimed at ensuring public safety and regulating the possession and use of firearms. However, recent amendments to the Act, particularly those banning certain calibres, have sparked controversy due to concerns over the lack of community consultation. Enacted in 1973, the…
Next WA Premier Touts His Energy, Drive as He Steps Up
When Roger Cook steps into the shoes of Mark McGowan as WA’s premier, he says he will have the energy and the drive to tackle a number of pressing issues. The deputy premier has support from the Labor Party’s left and right factions as the sole nominee for the leadership. Under party rules, he can’t…
‘I’m Tired’: WA Premier Steps Down Citing Exhaustion From COVID-19 Lockdown Years
The Australian Labor premier that oversaw one of the toughest domestic border closures during the COVID-19 pandemic is calling it quits, saying the pandemic years exhausted him. West Australian Premier Mark McGowan, 55, made the surprise announcement on May 29 revealing this would be his final week as premier and treasurer of the mining-rich state….
Western Australia’s Budget Surplus to Fight Cost of Living Crisis
Flush with funds amid surging commodity prices, Western Australia is set to deliver another budget surplus, along with sweeping measures to fight the cost of living. The surplus in Thursday’s state budget is tipped to fall short of last year’s record $5.8 billion (US$ 3.93 billion) but would still lead the nation, with some analysts forecasting…
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