23 January 2022

McGowan Government fails COVID hurdle with embarrassing triage bungle

Libby Mettam MLABy Opposition Media 23 January 2022

After two years to prepare our health system for COVID, revelations two COVID patients at Fiona Stanley Hospital weren’t triaged properly is astounding, according to Shadow Health Minister Libby Mettam. “This is a complete embarrassment. We have had two years to implement basic protocols and plans with respect to COVID yet it appears we have…

Tourism industry needs certainty and access to essential workers

Vincent Catania MLABy Opposition Media 23 January 2022

Shadow Tourism Minister Vince Catania has called for the Labor Government to show empathy towards the tourism industry and small businesses, who continue to face financial hardship due to ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 measures. Mr Catania said the Premier’s sudden ‘backflip’ on the re-opening date and retraction of the Safe Transition Plan dashed the hopes…