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WA ranked among the worst in the country for rental protections

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Shelter WA and Make Renting Fair WA are calling for urgent rental reform as a report reveals Western Australia is lagging the nation on progressing nationally agreed rental protections.  National Shelter and the National Association of Renters’ Organisations have released their two-year performance report on progress made to deliver the commitments outlined within the National … Continued

Media release: Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval adjourned to 21 October 2025

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Friday 22 August 2025 – For immediate release ***Video grabs, images and footage from FARA spokespeople speaking to media outside court this morning are available here*** A Supreme Court challenge to the Western Australian state government approval for Woodside’s contentious North West Shelf extension, launched by Friends of Australian Rock Art, Inc, (FARA) has been … Continued

Media alert: TODAY – Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval commences in Perth

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22 August 2025 What: Supreme Court challenge to Woodside’s North West Shelf Extension state approval by Friends of Australian Rock Art (FARA) commences TODAY in Perth When: 9.45am AWST Friday 22 August 2025 Where: WA Supreme Court, David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack St, Perth 6000 FARA spokespeople will be available to speak with media … Continued

Media release: Confirmation of WA government interference in key Murujuga research report ahead of North West Shelf legal challenge this week

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Tuesday 19 August 2025 – For immediate release The Friends of Australian Rock Art have reacted to revelations that the WA state government wrote the contentious executive summary of the highly controversial 2025 Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program Report (MRAMP), not the Curtin University scientists who were contracted to produce the report that formed a … Continued

PAYMAN WARNS PARENTS OFF SHOW

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‘DON’T GO TO THE SHOW’ Senator Payman warns parents about child safety threat   Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is warning parents not to take their children to the Royal Perth Show until child safety can be guaranteed. An ABC report today says Show authorities are refusing to say if all workers at … Continued

Homelessness prevention critical to tackle WA housing crisis

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With Homelessness Week underway and the Western Australian government advancing the next phase of its 10-year All Paths Lead to a Home homelessness plan, Shelter WA is advocating for stronger investment in early intervention and homelessness prevention. This year for Homelessness Week (August 4-10), the peak body is shining a spotlight on ‘Homelessness Prevention’, highlighting the … Continued

Shelter WA welcomes game-changing new social and affordable housing projects

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Shelter WA strongly supports the Cook government’s commitment to building more social and affordable housing, with two new transformative projects set to create hundreds of homes.   The 447-home social and affordable housing development at Court Place in Subiaco East will be delivered by Community Housing Limited, while the 34-home social housing apartment complex at … Continued

Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion

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Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth. “We wholeheartedly congratulate the Cook government for this investment and the bold leadership this announcement shows,” Shelter CEO Kath Snell said. “This is an incredible, game-changing investment into new social and affordable housing stock, right … Continued

Shelter WA welcomes Fraser Suites conversion

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Shelter WA has welcomed the announcement of the acquisition and conversion of the Fraser Suites apartment complex in East Perth. “We wholeheartedly congratulate the Cook government for this investment and the bold leadership this announcement shows,” Shelter CEO Kath Snell said. “This is an incredible, game-changing investment into new social and affordable housing stock, right … Continued