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What we're talking about
- Claire on Council won't put foot down Ok so we have established they want their land back, but what do they actually want to do on that land? Are they going to ... more
- Susie Madsen on Council won't put foot down Howard, you have made several incorrect statements. Protestors did not "block the streets" yest. I was there. Many local ... more
- daisy on Council won't put foot down Could we please see a more honest interpretation of the government plan for the Perth foreshore. Please publish pictures ... more
- Kevin Fisher on Anna's plea for help As Anna's carer, I would like to thank 6PR and Channel 9 for their coverage and support for her. She has lifted somewhat but ... more
- Rob Brown on Council won't put foot down This might sound rough but if they don't want Barnets money just there land then let them have it but if they set foot on ... more
- Colin Coelho on Anna's plea for help Dear Anna,All the best with losing the weight, getting the operation and achieving your dreams beyond that.I have known ... more
- Bazza S on Protestors want Governor's help Just wondering how Marianne Headland can claim to be a Nyoongar person if one of her parents is a white Australian? She is ... more
- Lesley Dewar on Logging debate: Who is right? I have spent the last four days driving around near Bridgetown and Nannup, taking photographs of current forestry practices. ... more
- Not happy Jan! on Protestors want Governor's help Seriously it's time to get these people off the reserve if they are breaking the law, the sooner the better. Why not while ... more
- garfield on Accusation of disrespect in Darwin to the uninformed from freo "Paul "on pmurray 20.2.2012 .primary vote by party .labor 35% liberal 53% greens(who ... more
- Missy on We're spiritually imprisoned Why don't we let these "poor" Nyoongar people have some of their traditional land back, but as a trade off they have to give ... more
- Claire on We're spiritually imprisoned There are plenty of laws they don't recognise at Heirisson like no camping, no cars, no fires, etc. How come their kids ... more
- Mandy on Logging debate: Who is right? The fact is that only a small portion of the original forests in the SW remain. So to say that logging is acceptable and ... more
- Alec Strachan on Boat people getting luxury goods It would've been nice if my family had been offered those perks when we arrived in this country in 1983. But we had to fend ... more
- Donna Selby on Logging debate: Who is right? Jess Beckerling makes a clear argument. The industry and government cannot deny the truth and the people of WA will not ... more
- Axel on Logging debate: Who is right? Why don't you actually get someone who knows something about cockatoos - not people who are pushing their own agenda. The ... more
- tony on Protesters have it wrong How much more money are these people going to rip off the tax payers, 200 years cook took Australia from a mob who had ... more
- Stefani on Iva Davies I used to listen to 'Man of Colours' until I remembered every nuance of every note. Thank you for a lovely interview. Wish ... more
- Gerry Georgatos on Protesters staying put Legally, they do have land rights. Unless they formally cede these rights these rights are not extinguished. The Convention ... more
- Gerry Georgatos on Logging debate: Who is right? The FPC guideline actually does prescribe that where they exist 5 primary trees must remain in each hectare in addition to 6 ... more
McGowan's Shadow Cabinet
New opposition leader Mark McGowan has announced his shadow cabinet that he believes will deliver a Labor victory at the next election. Paul Murray spoke to Mr McGowan about the reshuffle and the reasons why.
A full list of the new Shadow Cabinet is:
Mark McGowan MLA - Leader of the Opposition; Regional Development; Economic Reform; Public Sector Management
Roger Cook MLA - Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Health
Sue Ellery MLC – Leader in the Legislative Council; Child Protection; Disability Services; Community Services; Early Childhood; Women’s Interests;
Kate Doust MLC - Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council; Commerce; Consumer Protection; Small Business; Science; Innovation and Technology; Trade
Michelle Roberts MLA- Manager of Opposition Business; Police; Road Safety; Crime Prevention; Tourism
Paul Papalia MLA – Education; Agriculture and Food
John Quigley MLA - Attorney General
Mick Murray MLA- Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming; Forestry; South West; Great Southern; Goldfields-Esperance; Wheatbelt
Margaret Quirk MLA - Emergency Services; Bushfire Response; Electoral Affairs; Seniors and Volunteering;
Ljiljanna Ravlich MLC– Training and Workforce Development; Mental Health
Ben Wyatt MLA – Treasurer; Indigenous Affairs; Native Title; Cost of Living
Ken Travers MLC – Transport; Finance; Suburbs
Fran Logan MLA – Water; Industrial Relations; Corrective Services
John Hyde MLA - Local Government; Culture and the Arts; Heritage; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Jon Ford MLC - Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Kimberley; Pilbara; Gascoyne; Mid West
Sally Talbot MLC – Environment; Climate Change; Lands; Youth; Peel
Peter Tinley MLA – Planning; Housing; Local Jobs
Bill Johnston MLA - State Development; Energy





