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Archaic WA rule that cops don’t even follow blocks special bicycle orders for NDIS claims
The width restriction is mostly unknown and rarely adhered to by cyclists and retailers but the regulations means the NDIS does not cover special bicycles needed by claimants.
- by Hamish Hastie
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WA conviction appeal law to correct errors ‘within the halls of justice’
Western Australia’s parliament has passed new legislation providing a further avenue of appeal for people convicted of serious crimes.
- by Michael Ramsey
Nationals MP Vince Catania announces retirement from WA parliament
The North West Central MP said it was time to call time on his political career to spend more time with his family.
- by Hamish Hastie
Former Liberal MP pleads not guilty to impeding CCC in expenses probe
Former Liberal MP Phil Edman will fight charges that he impeded a CCC investigation into his parliamentary expenses.
- by Hamish Hastie and Louise Rennie
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Hospitals in crisis
WA ambulance situation ‘so critical’ paramedics want action now: union
A parliamentary inquiry recommends the government take over the ambulance contract from St John in five years’ time if performance indicators aren’t met.
- by Hamish Hastie and Holly Thompson
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘Very arrogant’: McGowan will extend state of emergency powers to January
“This is an unbelievable abuse of power by this government,” Opposition Leader Mia Davies said as WA’s daily case number hit 12,390.
- by Hamish Hastie
Davies happy to lead the charge against dominant Labor at next poll
It’s Nationals MP Mia Davies’ second year as Opposition Leader, but with the Liberals in a shambles, there will be discussions on whether the two parties will get behind her as the conservative alternative to Mark McGowan at the next election.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Politician suspended from WA Parliament for not providing vaccination status
Legalise Cannabis WA MP Sophia Moermond will not be allowed to attend Parliament or committee offices without providing proof of vaccination or an exemption.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Child sex abuse accused MP James Hayward to stay on in WA Parliament
The Independent MP for the South West region will be able to keep collecting his $168,000 salary as he goes through the court system.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
State of uncertainty: Coming to terms with COVID-19 in WA
WA has been averaging less than 20 community cases of Omicron in the past two weeks, figures which are minnow-like compared to the caseload in eastern states, but a self-lockdown by large companies has resulted in immediate impacts on traders in the CBD.
- by Peter de Kruijff
WA Premier Mark McGowan delays border reopening, targets triple dose vaccination rate of 80%
Mark McGowan has delayed the state’s reopening over fears lagging booster vaccination rates will cause the Omicron variant to run rampant in the community.
- by Heather McNeill