Britnell to support assisted dying
State Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell will support legislation to introduce assisted dying for the terminally ill. “The ministerial panel’s report is well considered – its focus is where it needs to be, on the very end stages of life for those who have a terminal illness and on the individual’s needs,” Mrs […]
Britnell calls for better standard of roadworks
Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell has called on the Minister for Roads to ensure roadworks being carried out across the region are done to an acceptable standard that prevents further work from being necessary in the short term. Her call comes after a 130 metre section of the Henty Highway at Maretimo was […]
Second Reading Debate – Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017
I rise to speak on the Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017, which deals with several matters, including some changes to how certain wind farm planning permits can be amended — a key issue for my electorate. The bill also looks at facilitating affordable housing supply and makes several […]
Second Reading Debate – Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Bill 2017
I am pleased to rise and speak to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Bill 2017 and support the amendment moved by the member for Croydon to: Omit “$1” and insert “nil”. We were told that there would be no new taxes, and there is no doubt that this is simply a tax. I agree that […]