Climate change action still a pipe dream for Labor
The Greens WA have slammed the WA Labor Government for its continued inaction on climate change following its dismissal of the recent EPA recommendations. “Emissions have continued to rise, WA has the second highest per capita emissions nationally and Australia is not on track to meet its Paris targets,” The Greens WA spokesperson for Climate…
Read MoreState EV transition running on empty: Greens MLC
Greens WA spokesperson for climate change and energy Tim Clifford MLC said the Transport Minister’s comments about transitioning to electric vehicles were indicative of McGowan Government’s apathetic attitude towards combating climate change. According to the Transport Minister EVs will reach one per cent of new car sales in WA by 2022 and 1 per cent…
Read MoreEnergy reform for new WA batteries
The Greens (WA) spokesperson for Energy, Tim Clifford MLC, has welcomed the McGowan Government’s announcement to invest in renewable storage but calls on the government to ensure the batteries can be used locally. Given the growing demand for battery storage systems and clean, green societies, it is pertinent the State Government reforms the energy market…
Read MoreMidland locals call for green spaces and public facilities
East Metro MLC Tim Clifford has renewed calls to transform Midland Oval into an open public space – complete with a skate park and youth-targeted amenities – after a local boy was hospitalised while accessing skate facilities in a nearby suburb. As there are no skate facilities in Midland, young people have to travel to…
Read MoreAboriginal heritage ignored by City of Gosnells in rush to build mega industrial estate
Important Aboriginal heritage has been overlooked by City of Gosnells in a rush to approve clearing for the Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area, the WA Greens say. “Numerous stone artefacts dating back thousands of years have been found within the MKSEA development area and within living memory, people were camping at Yule Brook in the…
Read MoreReview of Midland Oval Development Welcomed
East Metropolitan Greens MLC Tim Clifford has welcomed the news the Department of Local Government will review the process followed by the City of Swan when spending $32.5 million buying land for the Midland Oval Redevelopment, to ensure there has been no breach of the Act. In answer to questions on notice in Parliament yesterday…
Read MoreGreens MP calls for Minister to Investigate Oval Redevelopment
East Metro MLC Tim Clifford is calling on the Local Government Minister to investigate the actions of the City of Swan regarding the Midland Oval Redevelopment Masterplan. Despite a Special Meeting of Electors scheduled for June 18 to discuss the extension of The Avenue through the Oval, the City of Swan has given developer De…
Read MoreEast Metro MLC push for further investment in games industry
The McGowan Government investment in the WA games industry has failed to meet expectations created by pre-election commitments, says East Metro MLC Tim Clifford. Innovation and ICT Minister Dave Kelly today unveiled a new games industry growth pilot which will offer $5,000 grants for about 10 individuals to travel to major games industry events to…
Read MoreBush Forever must not become Bush Forgotten
The Greens say a year-long review announced by the State Government into a heavily criticised planning document for Perth and Peel should be used to revive Perth’s neglected Bush Forever policy. “Launched at Bibra Lake on Boxing Day 2000, Bush Forever was heralded by the then Liberal State Government as a chance to put Perth…
Read MoreCoal-fired Budget linked to electricity price hikes
Greens WA Energy Spokesperson Tim Clifford MLC has slammed Synergy’s extensive planned investment in prolonging the life of ageing coal and gas-fired power stations in this year’s Budget. “The vast majority of Synergy’s asset investment for the next four years – more than 80 per cent – will be spent propping up ageing coal-fired and…
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