WA inquiry to probe 'nanny state' laws
A parliamentary inquiry will probe Western Australia's so-called "nanny state" rules, but the premier says tough firearm laws, seatbelts and motorbike helmets are here to stay.
The state's lone Liberal Democrat MP Aaron Stonehouse pushed for and will chair the inquiry, which will scrutinise the economic and social impact of measures that restrict personal choice "for the individual's own good".
But Premier Mark McGowan said: "Under my government, we'll keep tough firearm laws, we'll make sure that you still have to wear a seatbelt when you drive, have to wear a motorcycle helmet when you ride a motorcycle."
