N@N

WA Labor and Liberals trade barbs as election campaigns launch half-an-hour apart

The article from WAtoday discusses the launch of election campaigns by both the WA Labor and Liberal parties, occurring just half an hour apart, highlighting the intense political rivalry in Western Australia as the state election approaches. WA Labor, led by Premier Roger Cook, launched their campaign with a focus on their achievements in health, housing, and education, while also attacking the Liberals for their perceived lack of policy substance. Conversely, the Liberal Party, under Libby Mettam, criticized Labor for economic mismanagement and promised a focus on cost-of-living relief, law and order, and infrastructure development. Both parties engaged in a war of words, with Labor accusing the Liberals of negativity and policy void, and the Liberals countering with claims of Labor's failure to deliver on key issues. The simultaneous launches underscore the competitive nature of the upcoming election, with each party attempting to sway voters by showcasing their strengths and highlighting the opponent's weaknesses.

Read the Full WAtoday Article at:
[ https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/western-australia/wa-labor-and-liberals-trade-barbs-as-election-campaigns-launch-half-an-hour-apart-20250223-p5lefr.html ]