Dr Brian Walker, a practising general practitioner and Member of the Legislative Council, has called for three concrete measures to address systemic hospital infrastructure failures revealed in the latest audit of WA hospitals.
I have spent decades inside the WA health system...
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 warns that the State Development Bill 2025 risks concentrating dangerous power, threatening the environment and democracy in Western Australia.
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 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 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 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 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 discusses the paradox of alcohol taxation and industry lobbying that harms public health in Western Australia, calling for evidence-based advocacy and reforms.