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55,300+ entries across 605 sitting days / 11 May 2017 to 18 June 2026

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14%
Neutral
74%
Negative
12%

Top Speakers

1Hon Mr Stephen Dawson
Hon Mr Stephen DawsonWA Labor
7102
2Hon Mr Steve Martin
Hon Mr Steve MartinLiberal Party Western Australia
3130
3Hon Mr Roger Cook
Hon Mr Roger CookWA Labor
2581
4Ms Elizabeth Mettam
Ms Elizabeth MettamLiberal Party Western Australia
2359
5Hon Mr Nicolas Goiran
Hon Mr Nicolas GoiranLiberal Party Western Australia
2163
6Hon Ms Rita Saffioti
Hon Ms Rita SaffiotiWA Labor
2153
7Mr Ronald Love
Mr Ronald LoveNationals
2071
8Hon Dr Steven Thomas
Hon Dr Steven ThomasLiberal Party Western Australia
1823
9Hon Mr Tjorn Sibma
Hon Mr Tjorn SibmaLiberal Party Western Australia
1775
10Hon Mr Matthew Swinbourn
Hon Mr Matthew SwinbournWA Labor
1567

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LA18 June 2026

Questions without notice

Government touts sports investment benefits; criticizes opposition's proposed event tax and inconsis

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LA18 June 2026

Questions without notice

Government defends planning reforms for housing delivery, citing opposition's inconsistent views on

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LA18 June 2026

Questions without notice

Premier questioned on child abuse case, government appeal, and minister's role, sparking heated deba

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LA18 June 2026

Questions without notice

Perth Park Supercars project faces scrutiny over integrity, efficiency, and hidden land swap negotia

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LC18 June 2026

Estimates — Consideration of tabled papers

Government criticised for housing crisis, public sector cuts, and inadequate healthcare funding desp

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