Opinion
Opinion: Barry Haase on the mining tax
Barry Haase MHR
Barry Haase MHR describes the new mining tax as “a Federal tax on the State of Western Australia”.
You can read his statement here:
Opinion: Daron Keogh on public health
Daron Keogh
Fitzroy Crossing resident Daron Keogh says the government denies ordinary public health development to Aboriginal communities.
Mr Keogh is a candidate for Labor Party pre-selection for the state seat of Kimberley.
You can read his statement here:
Barry Haase on ANZAC Day
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase urges everyone to observe ANZAC Day tomorrow.
You can read his message here:
Opinion: Mark Day on Rowley Shoals
The government has now banned fishing at Rowley Shoals.
Mark Day says it is important to ban drilling as well.
The Australian [read this story]
Opinion: Sally Talbot on Camden Sound marine park
Dr Sally Talbot
Shadow environment minister Sally Talbot is sceptical about the new marine park.
“What we have got is a half-baked public relations exercise,” she said.
You can read her statement here:
Opinion: Barry Haase on asylum seekers
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase says asylum seekers on boats are arriving at more than double last year’s rate.
“This is an average of more than 550 people per month risking their lives in their attempt to take advantage of the ‘welcome’ mat the Labor Government has placed at the doorstep of Australia,” Mr Haase said.
You can read his column here:
Opinion: Rachel Siewert on oil and gas leases
Senator Siewert
The Greens say the government should not grant offshore exploration leases near environmentally sensitive reefs.
She was commenting on exploration licenses granted over Rowley Shoals this week.
Senator Rachel Siewert released this statement:
Opinion: Barry Haase on the budget
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase has a lot to say about the forthcoming federal budget.
You can read his column here:
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