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Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley to replace Bill Johnston in WA cabinet reshuffle
1 year ago

Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley to replace Bill Johnston in WA cabinet reshuffle

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It took Hannah Beazley four attempts and eight years to follow her family's well-worn path into politics, but her rise through the ranks since has been far quicker, with the first-term MP on Thursday promoted to state cabinet. Despite Labor's internal workings effectively giving the cabinet seat to Ms Beazley after the right faction met on Monday afternoon, it had …

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WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament
1 year ago

WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament

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Western Australia's Energy Minister Bill Johnston has announced he is stepping down from cabinet next week and will not seek re-election in the 2025 state election. Key points: Bill Johnston has announced his resignation from Roger Cook's cabinet He will serve as the member for Cannington until the 2025 election Premier Cook described him as a "giant of the Labor …

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Rita Saffioti becomes treasurer, Bill Johnston loses corrective services in WA cabinet reshuffle
1 year, 6 months ago

Rita Saffioti becomes treasurer, Bill Johnston loses corrective services in WA cabinet reshuffle

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Incoming WA Premier Roger Cook has announced his cabinet, with Corrective Services Minister Bill Johnston stripped of the problem-plagued portfolio. "It's a tough portfolio, but she's got the strength of character and the capacity to bring the department with her," Mr Cook said, adding he did not consider moving her on. Having flagged that he had his "own views" on …

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance
1 year, 7 months ago

WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says the estimated damage bill following last week's riot at Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre has come to about $30 million. Key points: Detainees began rioting at Banksia Hill last Tuesday night Control rooms housing expensive infrastructure were targeted The WA premier says the damage bill could hit $30 million The riot, which broke out last …

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Former Synergy chief engineer fears for summer power supplies in Perth and southern WA
2 years ago

Former Synergy chief engineer fears for summer power supplies in Perth and southern WA

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On a warmish evening across Perth and southern Western Australia at the end of last month, Andy Wearmouth was fretting while just about everybody else was blissfully ignorant. Mr Wearmouth, who until 2017 was the chief engineer of state-owned power provider Synergy, said the implications of "dispatching" such back-up diesel plants were clear. Minister confident lights will stay on WA …

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WA Government confirms air conditioning to be installed at Roebourne Prison
2 years, 1 month ago

WA Government confirms air conditioning to be installed at Roebourne Prison

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The WA government has confirmed air conditioning will be installed in every cell at Roebourne Prison, following years of pressure from lawyers and activists over dangerous conditions at the jail. Key points: The government will spend $10 million installing air conditioning in every cell at Roebourne Prison by 2023-24 The move follows months of pressure from lawyers and rights groups …

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WA minister Bill Johnston pushes Banksia Hill youth detention centre issue to councils
2 years, 1 month ago

WA minister Bill Johnston pushes Banksia Hill youth detention centre issue to councils

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WA's Corrective Services Minister has indicated he wants to move away from Banksia Hill being the state's only juvenile detention facility – but wants the local government sector to take the lead. Key points: Bill Johnston moves finding location for detention facility in focus Any new facility would take at least five years to set up, he says Banksia Hill …

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WA government facing intervention calls before embattled coal miners drag power system down
2 years, 1 month ago

WA government facing intervention calls before embattled coal miners drag power system down

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One of Australia's most prominent energy investors has called on the West Australian government to intervene in the state's beleaguered coal industry before it collapses and the lights go out. Key points: Indian-owned Griffin Coal was tipped into receivership with debts of almost $1.5 billion Chinese-owned Premier Coal has been hit by a series of setbacks and declining output Coal …

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'Folding up' restraint may be banned as Banksia Hill summit announced by WA government
2 years, 1 month ago

'Folding up' restraint may be banned as Banksia Hill summit announced by WA government

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The use of a 'figure four' or 'folding up' restraint technique in WA correctional facilities will be reviewed and may be banned, with the state government also planning a meeting with key stakeholders over Banksia Hill Detention Centre. Key points: The WA Premier says other restraint techniques need to be explored The government will also meet senior police and critics …

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Consequences to last for years if right balance isn't struck with management of Banksia Hill
2 years, 1 month ago

Consequences to last for years if right balance isn't struck with management of Banksia Hill

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The way a government treats society’s most vulnerable is a testament to its workings. "The inhumane and cruel treatment to the children is rendering these children more aggressive, more frustrated, more disconnected from community, such that they are a greater threat to the staff and a greater threat to the community", former Children's Court President, Denis Reynolds said this week. …

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Alan Rowe suing Catholic Church for $6 million over historical sexual abuse claim in Bunbury
2 years, 1 month ago

Alan Rowe suing Catholic Church for $6 million over historical sexual abuse claim in Bunbury

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A man is suing the Catholic Church for $6 million, claiming it is vicariously liable for sexual abuse he says he suffered 50 years ago. Key points: The Catholic Church is defending a $6 million claim over allegations of historical sexual abuse Lawyers claim the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bunbury is liable for the alleged actions of Father Kevin Johnston …

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Fresh public sector pay offer on the table from WA government in bid to end wage dispute
2 years, 3 months ago

Fresh public sector pay offer on the table from WA government in bid to end wage dispute

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The WA government has been forced to make an improved wages offer for public sector workers for the third time in less than a year after intense pressure from unions. Key points: Lower-paid workers will benefit the most from the revised offer Unions rejected the last offer without taking it to members for a vote Public sector workers got a …

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Thousands of WA public sector workers rally at parliament, demanding better pay
2 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of WA public sector workers rally at parliament, demanding better pay

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Thousands of WA health workers, police, teachers and other public sector workers have staged an angry protest at parliament, arguing they aren't being respected or paid enough. Key points: WA's public sector workers want a 5 per cent pay rise Premier Mark McGowan says his government's 3 per cent offer is 'very generous' Thousands of people protested at Parliament House …

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WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted
2 years, 6 months ago

WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted

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Western Australia's public sector unions are preparing to step up their fight for greater pay rises at the state level in the wake of the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the minimum wage by 5.2 per cent. Key points: The national minimum wage has been lifted by 5.2 per cent The WA government has only raised public sector wages …

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Synergy coal power stations including Muja to close as WA Government prioritises renewable energy
2 years, 6 months ago

Synergy coal power stations including Muja to close as WA Government prioritises renewable energy

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Western Australia's government has called time on its involvement in coal power, declaring the state will exit the market before 2030 and plough billions of dollars into renewable energy and storage. Key points: State-owned Synergy will close its two coal power plants by 2029 The government will plough billions into renewable energy About 1,200 staff at the two power stations …

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As household solar stresses the grid, WA and South Australia will have the power to turn it off
2 years, 10 months ago

As household solar stresses the grid, WA and South Australia will have the power to turn it off

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Authorities are moving to gain more control over rooftop solar panels amid a ballooning number of installations that are threatening to overload the grid at certain times. Key points: From February 14, Western Australian authorities will have the power to switch off rooftop solar panels when the grid is under stress The new regulations will only apply to new and …

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Solar splurge hits record highs in WA as COVID-19, downturn fails to quell demand
3 years, 7 months ago

Solar splurge hits record highs in WA as COVID-19, downturn fails to quell demand

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WA households installed a record amount of solar power in 2020, further fuelling the rise of green energy in the country's sunniest state despite the economic downturn. Key points: Rooftop solar uptake reached a record amount in WA in 2020 The amount installed generated equivalent power to the state's biggest coal plant Grid-drawn energy demand reached a record low The …

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