Greens spokesperson for Sexuality and Gender Identity Hon Alison Xamon MLC has called on the Government to address the immediate issue of religious exemptions as well as commit to a comprehensive response to address discrimination in Western Australia, after the Equal Opportunity Commission’s Annual Report revealed concerning drops in the Commission’s ability to undertake its important work.
Greens spokesperson for Alcohol and Other Drugs Hon Alison Xamon MLC has today welcomed the bipartisan support of the Legislative Council for her motion to set up a Select Committee to examine alternative approaches to reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs.
Ms Xamon said the Select Committee would inquire into other Australian state jurisdictions and international approaches to reducing harm to the community caused by drug use – including Portugal’s much heralded approach.
Greens spokesperson for Industrial Relations Hon Alison Xamon MLC today welcomed the release of the report of the Australian Parliament’s Senate Inquiry into the framework surrounding the prevention, investigation and prosecution of industrial deaths in Australia.
“I am especially heartened to see that the committee’s recommendations support my long fought campaign for the need for industrial manslaughter laws in WA, she said.
Greens spokesperson for Disability Services Hon Alison Xamon MLC has welcomed today’s announcement of funding for systemic disability advocacy in Western Australia during the transition phase to the NDIS, but cautioned that interim funding does not remove the need for ongoing systemic advocacy services in this state.
The proposed Ocean Reef Marina development runs the risk of having a potentially disastrous impact on abalone stocks north of the site, Greens MLC for North Metro Alison Xamon has told Parliament.
Ms Xamon said representatives of the commercial abalone fishing industry had approached her with concerns about the future of the reef
She said the threat to abalone stocks added to her existing concerns about the potential for negative impacts of the development on Bush Forever sites and portions of the Class A marine reserve.
