Treasurer Rita Saffioti has used her first-ever budget to address the key issues facing the state. So,how did you fare?
The WA environment regulator opposed Alcoa’s mining but proposed safeguards if it went ahead. The Cook government ignored the first recommendation and watered down the second.
A concerns notice – the first step in a defamation action – regarding Cook’s comments was sent to his office on Wednesday morning.
“A 0.25 per cent increase from first to second offer is not an offer that we can present to our membership ... they would reject it instantly,” union president Matt Jarman said.
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned services would not be there to help Australians who could be “off the NDIS” under the changes,unless premiers were given costings and a greater say.
However,families with kids in childcare will miss out and the policy will not be means-tested.
New wastewater data shows a significant increase in meth and cocaine use in WA since hard border lockdowns during the pandemic stemmed the flow of drugs into the state.
The new office has cost $150,000 to establish and will cost a further $100,000 annually in rent,and will be staffed by one full-time receptionist.
The Coalition has floated the idea of building nuclear power stations on retired coal station sites,possibly including Collie’s,as a solution to energy woes.
A shortfall in gas from exporters could shut WA businesses and deter new investment and Woodside’s Pluto project is the biggest problem.
The state stands ready to assist The Rock in making “magic” happen and provide logistical support,so he can respond to “outrageous trash talk,” says its premier.