News & Updates
Every public article, media release, and parliamentary update in one browsable archive.
157 articles across 7 pages
Dr Brian Walker discusses the recent debate in the Legislative Council regarding the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill and the concerning lack of clearly defined thresholds for enforcement.
Dr Brian Walker MLC explores why increasing penalties for tobacco won't solve addiction, drawing on medical expertise to argue for regulation over a First Fleet mentality of punishment.
Dr Brian Walker MLC challenges the government over long delays in releasing the pest parrot management strategy, focusing on the economic and environmental risks facing Western Australian communities.
There is a question that tends to go unasked in public debates about technology and government, and the reason it goes unasked is not that it is difficult to formulate. It is that the answer is uncomfortable. The question is this: what happens when a powerful new capability is introduced into a syst
Early reporting from the conflict zone points to significant civilian casualties, including among children. Infrastructure has been struck. Regional flight networks are disrupted. The Natanz nuclear site has reportedly been targeted. Senior American officials have indicated the campaign is not yet a
There are moments in public life when the accumulated weight of unanswered questions becomes impossible to defer. I have spent considerable time in the space where health policy, governance, and democratic accountability intersect, and one pattern recurs with enough consistency to warrant naming it:
Dr Brian Walker MLC has formally introduced the Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Lawful Personal Use of Cannabis) Bill 2026 in the Legislative Council, marking a significant step toward evidence-based cannabis reform in Western Australia.
Dr Brian Walker questions the progress of the Little Penguin Advisory Group report, seeking transparency and urgent action for the under-threat penguin population in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
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Dr Brian Walker warns that the State Development Bill 2025 risks concentrating dangerous power, threatening the environment and democracy in Western Australia.
Dr Brian Walker highlights new research revealing cannabis can reduce symptom severity in autistic adults, urging WA Health to consider these findings for future treatments.
Dr Brian Walker reflects on the challenges and camaraderie experienced in the Legislative Council this year, highlighting the importance of collaboration and respect in serving Western Australians.
Dr Brian Walker questions the state of nursing training in WA, uncovering the realities behind places, costs, and government plans amid Queensland's bold move.
Dr Brian Walker explores the profound impact of unchecked population growth on Western Australia's health system, housing affordability, and social fabric, calling for informed action to safeguard families and communities.
Dr Brian Walker challenges government drug policy, highlighting cannabis purity issues and advocating for evidence-based harm reduction over conviction rates.
Dr Brian Walker exposes troubling links between Perth Motorplex’s new drag strip contract and an outlaw organisation, calling for government transparency and responsibility.
Dr Brian Walker analyses the Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Bill, highlighting missed protections for children and surrogate mothers amid legal reforms.