WA minister wants reforms to local council laws
By Courtney Withers and Kimberley Putland

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says reforms are needed to prevent local councils from quitting just a few months into the job.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/western-australia-minister-reforms-local-council-hannah-beazley/106500128

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WA minister wants reforms to local council laws

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says reforms are needed to prevent local councils from quitting just a few months into the job.

WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas 'not fearful' of One Nation's rise
By Courtney Withers

Basil Zempilas is "not fearful" of the soaring rise of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in the west, but acknowledges his WA Liberals will need to decide whether to direct preference votes to the controversial party or distance themselves.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/basil-zempilas-not-fearful-of-one-nation-at-2029-wa-election/106488344

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WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas 'not fearful' of One Nation's rise

Basil Zempilas is "not fearful" of the soaring rise of Pauline Hanson's One Nation in the west, but acknowledges his WA Liberals will need to decide whether to direct preference votes to the controversial party or distance themselves.