Hansard - Parliamentary Debates
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Hon Mr Stephen DawsonWA Labor
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2Hon Mr Steve MartinLiberal Party Western Australia
3132
3Hon Mr Roger CookWA Labor
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4Ms Elizabeth MettamLiberal Party Western Australia
2368
5Hon Ms Rita SaffiotiWA Labor
2172
6Hon Mr Nicolas GoiranLiberal Party Western Australia
2171
7Mr Ronald LoveNationals
2083
8Hon Dr Steven ThomasLiberal Party Western Australia
1827
9Hon Mr Tjorn SibmaLiberal Party Western Australia
1781
10Hon Mr Matthew SwinbournWA Labor
1570
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WA government boosts housing supply with modular builds and investment, criticizes opposition's lack
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WA's resources power the national economy, but some try to undermine its success and GST share.
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LA19 Aug 2026
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