News & Updates
Every public article, media release, and parliamentary update in one browsable archive.
176 articles across 8 pages
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.
Dr Brian Walker discusses the paradox of alcohol taxation and industry lobbying that harms public health in Western Australia, calling for evidence-based advocacy and reforms.
Dr Brian Walker highlights the dangers of the State Development Bill's concentration of power, risks to environment and community, and calls for the bill's referral to committee for proper scrutiny.
Dr Brian Walker raises concerns about the sustainability of Perth Motorplex racing events after the new Burswood track opens, pressing the government for clarity on future plans.
Dr Brian Walker critiques the State Development Bill 2025, warning of unchecked executive power and environmental risks, urging a human-centred, transparent approach to WA's future prosperity.
Dr Brian Walker delves into the extension of Western Australia's terrorism legislation, balancing urgent security needs with civil rights and accountability concerns.