Government criticised for cost-of-living pressures, health system failures, housing crisis, and fishing ban impacts on Western Australians.

This Hansard entry captures a debate in the WA Parliament regarding the Cook Labor government's demersal fishing ban. Opposition members criticize the ban's impact on businesses, communities, and mental health, questioning the scientific basis and consultation process, while government members defend the decision as necessary for sustainability, citing scientific evidence and long-term benefits.