Following the March state election loss in Warren–Blackwood, criticism has emerged over Labor’s minimal investment and campaign presence in the electorate. Despite receiving more primary votes, former MP Jane Kelsbie lost the seat to Nationals WA’s Bevan Eatts due to conservative preference flows. Labor officials, including party director Ellie Whitaker, have remained silent on the campaign’s shortcomings.

Local medical professionals and the AMA have raised serious concerns about Bunbury Hospital’s capacity and the broader South West health system, citing critical underinvestment and ongoing ambulance ramping issues. Despite a planned $471 million redevelopment, doctors argue the situation remains dire and investment in surrounding hospitals like Margaret River is lacking.

Bevan Eatts, MLA for Warren–Blackwood, has criticised the State Government for withholding the business case and master plan for the redevelopment of Margaret River Hospital. Despite raising the issue in Parliament and highlighting the region's growth pressures, the Government has not committed to a release timeline or responded publicly.

Local leaders in Augusta‑Margaret River, including the Margaret River Senior High School board chair and MLA Bevan Eatts, have called on WA’s new Education Minister, Sabine Winton, to tour the region's high schools. The invitation aims to give the minister first‑hand insight into challenges and infrastructure limitations faced by the schools.

WA Labor’s portrayal of conditions at Margaret River Senior High School has come under renewed scrutiny after reports surfaced of students lacking access to basic necessities—such as food and water—during the school day. Critics argue these incidents reflect deeper issues including overcrowding and neglect by the Education Minister, prompting calls from local representatives for urgent action.

Bevan Eatts, the newly elected Nationals MP for Warren-Blackwood, expressed shock upon learning that volunteers in Pemberton must raise $300,000 to replace an ageing ambulance. He criticized the expectation that regional volunteers should fundraise for essential equipment, highlighting the strain on already overburdened community members. Eatts called for increased government support to ensure that vital emergency services in rural areas are adequately funded and not reliant on local fundraising efforts

State bushfire crews will resume prescribed burning and fire load management after accepting a new pay offer, ending recent industrial action. The agreement was welcomed by Bevan Eatts MLA, who had raised concerns over its impact on 150 burns and is advocating for a broader regional fire strategy.

The Nationals have claimed victory in the WA regional seats of Albany and Warren-Blackwood.

Scott Leary (Albany) and Bevan Eatts (Warren-Blackwood) both ousted a sitting Labor member.