Even though I’m not a wrestling man, I love the big events and the ambition of this Government to go and get them. But how can we know the return on investment, if we don’t know what the investment is?
Basil Zempilas
How many tens of millions of taxpayer dollars are being offered to the NRL through the back door?
It was a great privilege to be sworn in as a Member of the 42nd Parliament of WA this week.
Listen to the audio as he arrived at State Parliament on Wednesday, reluctant to talk to The West Australian a day after being sworn in as the Member for Nedlands.
Jessica Page
Basil Zempilas has been tested and goaded on day one in State Parliament, with question time descending into jeers moments after WA’s chief justice warned that western democracy is “under significant threat”.
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Peter Dutton’s praise for new WA Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas briefly missed the mark after a very unfortunate choice of words.
I am honoured and humbled to have been chosen to lead the Liberal Party. This is not a refresh or rebuild for the Liberal Party, it is a reset. We will take our lead on character and class from Libby Mettam.
WA Liberals have met for the first time after a State election drubbing that has cost Libby Mettam her leadership and is set to deliver Basil Zempilas the top job.
Joe Spagnolo
And that would mean none of that commercial-in-confidence hogwash which gets bandied around.
If there is one regret about moving on it’s that our partnership comes to an end. Perth, it has been a privilege to serve.
Whatever happens on Saturday, it has been an honour and a privilege to put my name forward to be considered by the good people of Churchlands.
$300 million for an NRL team based in Perth. Is our Premier totally delusional?
Of all the petulant and invented insults Roger Cook has hurled at Libby Mettam, calling her lazy has shown everyone how arrogant and out of touch he and this Government are.
Libby Mettam has denied Basil Zempilas is a distraction during the State Election campaign, as she refused to be drawn on the number of seats she believed would be a victory for the Liberals.
Dylan Caporn
Even in the immediate aftermath of a tragedy so shocking it stunned an entire State, true to form, the Premier and Police Minister knew everything and wanted to lecture everyone.
Can you imagine another four years of this?
We live in an energy rich State with huge budget surpluses and the best Premier Roger Cook can offer up in regard to power outages is ‘they are part and parcel’ of a large energy network.
Two years ago I highlighted the dangers and tried to raise the urgency of the response.
‘I’m incredibly proud to be able to say Perth has a brand new New Year’s Eve tradition.’
It’s as traditional as fireworks on New Year’s Eve, the year-ending column dedicated to those who stood out at home and away in 2024. At number one: Donald Trump.
The Commonwealth Bank’s new $3 withdrawal fee hits hard during a cost-of-living crisis, showcasing corporate greed at its finest.
Not an idiot, just a team player. No challenge from me. Let’s focus on what matters and celebrate brave voices like Ariel Bombara.
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas’ campaign manager has ‘stepped aside’ in the wake of this week’s Liberal leadership crisis.
Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn
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