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Government's high taxing and high spending approach continues
West Australians are not benefitting from the windfall revenue gains being swallowed by the Cook Labor Government’s massive expense growth and out-of-touch priorities. The Mid-Year Review confirms what families already know: This Government shows no ambition to cut back or reform, choosing instead to entrench a high-tax, high-spend approach that leaves households worse off. Despite a $2.5 billion surplus, Labor is splurging while families battle rising costs, strained hospita
sandrabrewer
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Fremantle Traffic Bridge Closure – Our Community Needs Real Solutions
The Fremantle Traffic Bridge, carrying 24,000 vehicles daily, will close on 1 February, diverting traffic to Stirling Bridge and causing major congestion for residents, schools, and businesses. It’s clear the government’s measures fall short on safety, traffic overflow, and active transport. After consulting with local residents, businesses and community groups I have called for practical solutions - better traffic management, safe cycling and walking paths, and clear com
sandrabrewer
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Labor’s Train Precinct Takeover: A plan announced without the infrastructure to back it up
Like many in our community, I was surprised by the Minister for Planning and Lands’ sudden announcement to intervene in train precinct planning around Cottesloe, Mosman Park, and Swanbourne stations. The Minister’s approach was unnecessarily provocative and came without any engagement with local governments or communities — and without a real plan to address our century-old infrastructure. Please read my media statements about this announcement here. Following this unantici
sandrabrewer
Dec 19, 20251 min read

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