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Basil rules out challenge to Mettam’s leadership, but...

The Perth Lord Mayor, expected to win a seat in State Parliament next year, says he won’t bring on a challenge to Libby Mettam’s leadership, but has left the door open to leading the party to the election.

Joe Spagnolo

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This is why arrogant Labor are undeniably out of touch

Sadly, the worst of the American-style of the politics of division is being ushered into WA by the Cook Labor Government. 

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state politicsCommentsPremiumMettam yet to provide details of ‘cheaper’ power pledge

Liberal leader Libby Mettam has vowed WA power bills would be cheaper under a Government she leads, but would not say if the Opposition has done any modelling to prove it.

Jessica Page

HealthCommentsPremiumTop doctor blasts Labor’s ‘hazardous’ hospital site choice

A Perth doctor who was headhunted to join an international team developing the world’s most expensive women’s and babies hospital in Doha has slammed the State Government’s proposed Murdoch facility.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Labor’s lack of focus on road safety costs West Aussie lives

Roger Cook has been more concerned about getting money out the door for glitzy events, than he has about getting money out of the Road Trauma Trust Account to save lives. 

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STATE POLITICS CommentsPremiumLibby warns of ‘industrial chaos’ as workers rally for pay

Liberal Leader Libby Mettam has claimed WA is heading for a ‘summer of industrial chaos’ as she lashed the Cook Government for being ‘beholden to the unions’. 

Jake Dietsch and Josh Zimmerman

State politicsCommentsPremiumWA Liberal leader takes on a new personal role

Libby Mettam has welcomed her first grandchild into the world, saying she and her husband were overjoyed to travel east to welcome their arrival.

Joe Spagnolo

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Mining boom a mighty fizzer

Since Labor came to Government, they have inherited a 70 per cent increase in revenue, underwritten by the Federal Liberal government giving WA a much better deal on the GST, and the booming resources industry.

Libby Mettam

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Labor’s unrequited love of red tape is holding WA back

The costs and time associated with doing business have skyrocketed after seven years of Labor inaction.

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state politicsCommentsPremium‘Weak leadership’: Cook called out after live-export ban

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has accused the Premier of ‘weak leadership’ after the Federal Government announced the end of live sheep exports.

Jake Dietsch

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Not enough done to ensure safety of all West Australians

Behind closed doors, we know there are countless individuals continuing to suffer in silence; trapped in cycles of abuse that leave them feeling powerless and alone.

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Mettam pushes ahead for ban on puberty-blocking medication

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam wants a ban on medications — commonly known as puberty blockers — for young children with gender dysphoria.

Joe Spagnolo

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West Aussies deserve a govt that will protect their kids

The challenges faced by children in our child protection system are complex and the sad reality is that some of these kids perceive their prospects so bleakly that they lose all hope for a better future.

Libby Mettam

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Rorts eroding public’s trust

Australians love the notion of a ‘fair go’ and the principle that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, are equal and entitled to fair treatment.

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Don’t lock up WA tourism gems like Horizontal Falls

National parks belong to everyone. We should not be locking them up. We should be allowing people access, so they gain a better appreciation of our environment and our Indigenous culture.

 Libby Mettam

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Crime on the rise despite seven years of Labor promises

Every West Australian would agree that keeping our community safe is a fair and reasonable expectation, especially in a State as prosperous as ours.

Libby Mettam

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Libby Mettam cannot afford any more stuff-ups

Libby, Libby, Libby. What. Were. You. Thinking? God, you are making it hard for people to believe you are the real deal.

Joe Spagnolo

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Mettam remains ‘absolutely’ confident in her leadership

Libby Mettam remains ‘absolutely’ confident in her leadership and her authority over her Liberal colleagues as she attempts to move on from damaging Brian Burke revelations.

Josh Zimmerman

State politicsCommentsPremiumReprieve: Mettam opts to keep Thomas despite Burke fiasco

Steve Thomas has been returned to Liberal Leader Libby Mettam’s shadow ministry three days after resigning over his dealings with fallen former Labor premier Brian Burke.

Josh Zimmerman

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumMettam considers prominent election roles for star recruits

Libby Mettam will consider allocating spokesperson roles to candidates at the 2025 election, opening the door to the likes of Sandra Brewer and Basil Zempilas assuming more prominent responsibilities. 

Josh Zimmerman

State politicsCommentsPremiumMettam anoints new deputy, banishes ‘Burke’ MP to backbench

Steve Martin has been anointed the WA Liberals’ new deputy leader after Steve Thomas was banished to Libby Mettam’s backbench over his dealings with Brian Burke. 

Josh Zimmerman

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Honesty’ over Burke dealings was my ‘downfall’: MP

Senior Liberal MP Steve Thomas has used a remarkable radio interview to downplay his attempts to conceal dealings with Brian Burke, claiming his “honesty” had been his “downfall”.

Josh Zimmerman

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WA’s embattled WA nickel industry needs lasting support

With the Prime Minister and his Federal Cabinet in town this week, there was hope he would throw the nickel industry a lifeline as it teeters on the brink of collapse.

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WA is getting short-changed on health

Our frontline health workers are doing the best they can with what they have but can’t continue to operate with one arm tied behind their backs.

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