Opinion
Opinion: Barry Haase on the government and the deficit
Local member Barry Haase takes a gloomy view of this year’s political outlook.
“I cant see an end to the current turbulence in Australian politics without an election being called and the Government changed,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Push for alcoholic women to use contraceptives
A national health umbrella group wants alcoholic women to use contraceptives.
The Rural Health Alliance, which represents many health professional groups, is pushing for the move as part of a strategy to prevent Foetal Alcohol Spetrum Disorder (FASD).
Opinion: Alan Eggleston on North-West defence
Alan Eggleston
Senator Alan Eggleston questioned Labor’s commitment to defence in Australia’s North West.
He said oil and gas rigs are potential targets for terrorist attacks, and need protection.
His comments came after reports of a defence department review recommending greater military presence.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Martin Pritchard on Woodside share selldown
Martin Pritchard
Environs Kimberley director said reports of a Woodside selldown are “another nail in the coffin for James Price Point”.
He was commenting on several reports of a possible sale of much of the company’s stake in the Browse Basin gas reserves.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on Australia Day racism
Barry Haase MHR
Barry Haase MHR is sceptical of a survey that finds Australia day Australian Flag fliers are “more racist”.
“Considering that the survey was extremely basic involving just 513 participants on the South Perth lawns during last years Australia Day, it strikes me a very flimsy document,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on new laws for volunteers
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase is worried about the impact of new Occupational Health and Safety laws on volunteers.
“Under these new laws even foster carers are regarded as ‘workers’ and their homes classified as ‘workplaces’, exposing carers to potentially enormous OH and S penalties,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on live import cuts
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase blames Julia Gillard for Indonesia’s decision to cut Australian cattle imports next year.
““The Prime Minister has no idea of diplomacy, foreign or local,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Christmas greetings from Barry Haase
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase sends Christmas greetings, and reflects on events of 2011.
He also urges readers to keep the roads safe.
You can read his statement here:
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