Articles for Wa Election

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win
4 weeks, 2 days ago

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

ABC  

At the last election, WA Labor redefined the idea of a landslide by obliterating the already wounded opposition. Fast facts: More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list Perth is now considered to be the least affordable capital city in Australia Perth is now …

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Pauline Hanson boots sole WA One Nation MP Ben Dawkins from ticket ahead of 2025 election
4 months, 1 week ago

Pauline Hanson boots sole WA One Nation MP Ben Dawkins from ticket ahead of 2025 election

ABC  

Pauline Hanson has dropped her party's sole West Australian MP from the One Nation ticket, after the state's party leader claimed he didn't "pass the pub test" in his commitment to the job. One Nation's WA leader Rod Caddies, who will take the first spot for on the party's upper house ticket, said he had made the decision along with …

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WA Liberals leader Libby Mettam tells Stateline how she plans to rebuild ahead of the state election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

WA Liberals leader Libby Mettam tells Stateline how she plans to rebuild ahead of the state election

ABC  

Libby Mettam is looking up at a mountain a year out from Western Australia's next state election. The candidate's views were "certainly not" acceptable within the party, Mettam told the ABC's Stateline. Steve Thomas's error of judgement was "unacceptable" but allowed her to show she's "not afraid of making tough decisions" – despite him returning to shadow cabinet three days …

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Mark McGowan's retirement presents opportunities for the Opposition. Can they make the most of them?
1 year, 7 months ago

Mark McGowan's retirement presents opportunities for the Opposition. Can they make the most of them?

ABC  

For so long WA politics has been dominated by "the McGowan factor". "The chances of the Liberals and Nationals winning the next election were always remote, and probably remain remote," ABC chief election analyst Antony Green said this week. "But the internal dispute that arose over who should replace Mark McGowan gives a hint that there are tensions within the …

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WA election: National Party's Vince Catania quietly confident he can claw back lead for North West Central seat
3 years, 10 months ago

WA election: National Party's Vince Catania quietly confident he can claw back lead for North West Central seat

ABC  

The Nationals' Vince Catania says he is quietly confident he will keep the seat of North West Central. Key points: National's Vince Catania said he was quietly confident of retaining the North West Central seat Labor's Cherie Sibosado is currently ahead in polling by 121 votes A result is likely to be announced Monday afternoon So far more than 40 …

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WA election: Dawesville, Hillarys, Darling Range and Scarborough among seats to watch
3 years, 10 months ago

WA election: Dawesville, Hillarys, Darling Range and Scarborough among seats to watch

ABC  

An election campaign unlike any other is drawing to a close, with West Australian voters to have their say in just three days. Hillarys Margin: Liberal 0.4 per cent Key candidates: Peter Katsambanis, Caitlin Collins Hillarys is the Liberals' most marginal seat. Kingsley Margin: Labor 1.2 per cent Key candidates: Jessica Stojkovski, Scott Edwardes Jessica Stojkovski won the seat of …

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Conservatives fear Upper House reform could be on McGowan agenda as WA election looms
3 years, 10 months ago

Conservatives fear Upper House reform could be on McGowan agenda as WA election looms

ABC  

Premier Mark McGowan has repeatedly declined to rule out reforms to WA's electoral system if he wins the state election, prompting Opposition claims he is preparing to "ambush" regional voters after the poll. Key points: Conservative parties claim Labor plans to reduce regional representation Mark McGowan has declined to rule out changes to the Upper House Analysts warn changes could …

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WA election: Social media is shaping the campaign in unexpected ways
3 years, 10 months ago

WA election: Social media is shaping the campaign in unexpected ways

ABC  

Western Australia is just days away from early election polls opening and the political gloves are well and truly off. Rhetoric turns personal The sentiment played perfectly into the Liberal Party's new campaign tactic this week, which emphasised the need for voters to avoid giving Labor "total control". And with Mr Kirkup having previously promised to steer clear of delivering …

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WA election: Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup rejects poll pointing to Liberal wipeout
3 years, 10 months ago

WA election: Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup rejects poll pointing to Liberal wipeout

ABC  

West Australian Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has dismissed the findings of the latest Newspoll, but says it confirms that Labor could take "total control" of the WA Parliament in the upcoming March election. Key points: The Newspoll of 1,034 voters points to a 12.5 per cent swing to Labor If the results were replicated across all seats, the Liberals would …

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WA election: Liberals pledge fast-tracked public housing, as Labor claims plan 'financially reckless'
3 years, 10 months ago

WA election: Liberals pledge fast-tracked public housing, as Labor claims plan 'financially reckless'

ABC  

Western Australia's peak social housing advocate has welcomed the Liberal Party's pre-election pledge to fast-track new public housing, while Labor has labelled the plan financially reckless. Key points: The WA Liberals plan to build 2,600 houses within five years if elected Another 2,000 homes would be constructed by the not-for-profit sector Labor MP and Minister Rita Saffioti says the policy …

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WA election: Your handy guide to Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup's election promises
3 years, 11 months ago

WA election: Your handy guide to Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup's election promises

ABC  

Explore the most significant policies of the parties asking for your vote in the 2021 WA Election. Agriculture and food Agriculture and food animation WA Labor: $15 million towards a program to support carbon farming projects on freehold land and develop new agricultural management techniques. Education and training Education animation WA Labor: $355 million to build and upgrade infrastructure at …

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World Archery threatens to bar Archery Association of India
5 years, 7 months ago

World Archery threatens to bar Archery Association of India

The Hindu  

World Archery said it will immediately suspend the Archery Association of India if the two factions go ahead with different elections in Delhi and Chandigarh on June 9. It is, therefore, both WA and WAA’s position that should such dual election take place, the results will not be recognised for either election by WA,” said WA secretary-general Tom Dielen in …

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