​Archived Statements - Simon O'Brien MLC

Date MinisterPortfolioTitle

30/01/2013

O'Brien

Finance

WA first to develop better public places and spaces

29/01/2013

O'Brien; Grylls

Commerce; Regional Development

$20m in contracts for local businesses

25/01/2013

O'Brien

Commerce

One thousand down, thousands more to go

18/01/2013

O'Brien

Commerce

More jobs for West Australians

18/01/2013

O'Brien

Commerce

WA companies benefit from Pilbara iron ore projects

18/12/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Consumer rights and safety at Christmas

17/12/2012

O'Brien; Grylls

Commerce; Regional Development; Lands

Common Use Facility closer for Pilbara

11/12/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

New Year, new tenancy rules for retailers

28/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

85 businesses move to WA for resource industry

28/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Resources industry continues to support WA jobs

28/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

$30b for WA economy from local resource contracts

28/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Billion flows through Common User Facility at AMC

25/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Sunday trading a hit

23/11/2012

O'Brien

Finance

Government departments to move to Joondalup

14/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Proposed IR reform a win for small business

9/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Feedback wanted on new Co-operative laws

9/11/2012

Collier; O'Brien

Indigenous Affairs; Finance

Procurement process benefits Aboriginal businesses

9/11/2012

O'Brien

Small Business

Small business winners announced

8/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Win for jockeys during Melbourne Cup week

1/11/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

A good day for WA workers

25/10/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Laws to promote fairness in retirement living

25/10/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Amendments to strengthen Building Act

19/10/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Electrical safety - Don’t DIY campaign

17/10/2012

O'Brien

Finance

Government moves to protect subcontractors

15/10/2012

O'Brien

Finance

Stirling to be new home for Dept of Commerce

13/10/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Nickel miner digs deeper and finds gold!

8/10/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Work Safety Awards finalists announced

25/09/2012

O'Brien

Small Business

New line-up for SBDC board

19/09/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Opinions sought on travel industry changes

19/09/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Royal Show showbags given seal of approval

12/09/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Finalists announced for WA Industry and Export Awards

12/09/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Community urged to nominate consumer advocates

6/09/2012

O'Brien; Grylls

Commerce; Regional Development

Business development workshops for regions

26/08/2012

Barnett; O'Brien

Premier; Commerce; State Development

Sunday shopping an injection for WA economy

23/08/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Consultation begins for park homes’ law review

21/08/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Fair deal for WA jockeys

15/08/2012

Day; O'Brien

Science and Innovation; Small Business

Funding to boost WA’s best innovators

14/08/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Boosting rights of seniors in retirement villages

30/07/2012

O'Brien; Grylls

Commerce; Regional Development; Lands

New common-use infrastructure for Port Hedland

27/07/2012

Waldron; O'Brien

Sport and Recreation; Finance

Construction commences at nib Stadium

25/07/2012

O'Brien

Finance

On track for $25m office accommodation saving

18/07/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

5,000 workers needed for Wheatstone

1/07/2012

Barnett; O'Brien

Premier; Commerce

Sunday trading to start on August 26

27/06/2012

O'Brien

Finance

Suburban centres targeted in next stage of Govt office reform

21/06/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Sunday trading to become a reality

13/06/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Govt moves to fast-track building applications and approvals

11/06/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Wage increase for WA’s low-paid

6/06/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Another WA firm expands to meet industry demand

4/06/2012

O'Brien; Grylls

Commerce; Regional Development

Leading industry figure to oversee proposed Pilbara infrastructure development

1/06/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Call for vigilance after foiled real estate scam attempts

31/05/2012

O'Brien

Finance; Small Business

State Budget 2012-13: Supporting our Community - Support for small business

29/05/2012

O'Brien; Day

Finance; Planning

WA heritage site to become a place of cultural reconciliation

24/05/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

New guidelines to reduce risk in bushfire-prone areas

17/05/2012

Porter; O'Brien

Treasurer; Small Business; Finance

State Budget 2012-13: Supporting our Community; Building the State - Payroll tax relief for small business

17/05/2012

Porter; O'Brien; Morton; Collier; Buswell; McSweeney

Treasurer; Small Business; Disability Services; Indigenous Affairs; Housing; Seniors and Volunteering

State Budget 2012-13: Supporting our Community - Tax relief part of suite of measures to help WA community

17/05/2012

Porter; O'Brien; Morton; Collier

Treasurer; Finance; Small Business; Disability Services; Indigenous Affairs

State Budget 2012-13: Building the State; Supporting our Community - Payroll tax relief to support small business and advance employment opportunities

15/05/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

WA Govt supports increase in State Wage Case

11/05/2012

Marmion; O'Brien

Environment; Small Business

Small business benefits from red tape cut

11/05/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

WA leading the nation in job creation

10/05/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Off-shore projects benefiting WA businesses

8/05/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Work for Landing Helicopter Dock completed at AMC

26/04/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Australian Marine Complex welcomes AME

19/04/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Help for WA steel sector in tough times

18/04/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Recognising excellence in WA industry

13/04/2012

Grylls; O'Brien

Regional Development; Commerce

Royalties for Regions funding Pilbara CUF

30/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Milestone for building industry

29/03/2012

O'Brien; Constable

Commerce; Education

Teachers say yes to State Government pay offer

26/03/2012

O'Brien

Small Business

Dispute Resolution service - first for WA

23/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Consumer advocates honoured with awards

20/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Strong take-up of industry assistance

17/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

AMC floating dock lifts biggest super yacht

8/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

WA youth unemployment rate falls

8/03/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Local engineers win major contract

28/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Diamonds ‘best friend’ for WA businesses

23/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Local engineering and design priority for Govt

22/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Fair Work Act must not hinder WA’s growth

21/02/2012

Marmion; O'Brien

Environment; Small Business

Red tape reduction for small businesses

21/02/2012

O'Brien

Small Business; Commerce

Government pushes ahead with Sunday trading

21/02/2012

O'Brien

Finance

More Government office savings

17/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Fighting to retain building industry regulation

14/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

$14b local content contracts awarded (Video)

12/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

Positive results for Chevron JV

2/02/2012

O'Brien

Commerce

WA top choice to locate business

22/12/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Free app for shoppers in time for Christmas

21/12/2011

O'Brien

Small Business; Commerce

Govt appoints Small Business Commissioner

14/12/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Flow of contracts continue to gain momentum

12/12/2011

Grylls; O'Brien

Regional Development; Commerce

Regional public sector employees to receive District Allowance increases (Video)

9/12/2011

O'Brien; Constable

Commerce; Education

In-principle agreement reached for school teachers’ pay deal

7/12/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Proposed regulation of prepaid funerals

2/12/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Level playing field for WA retailers

2/12/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

New laws to tackle bad behaviour by tenants

29/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Local industry participation levels high in WA

28/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

New consumer committee members announced

25/11/2011

O'Brien

Small Business

Assistance for Margaret River small businesses

25/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Co-ordinator for new Seniors’ Housing Centre

25/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

Views canvassed on strata manager licensing

22/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

WA co-operatives a $6billion industry

18/11/2011

O'Brien

Small Business

Support for drought affected rural businesses

18/11/2011

O'Brien

Finance

Arts completes Govt office masterpiece

16/11/2011

O'Brien

Commerce

$1b of projects in one week for WA companies