Archived Statements - Eric Charlton MLC

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
18/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Official re-opening of Carnarvon One Mile Jetty
17/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Launch of Omnibus Operator Standards Scheme
17/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	An independent community review group to monitor TransformWA program
17/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Construction proposals sought for Mandurah-Perth expressway
10/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Trial bus service to Wundowie to be introduced July 20
9/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Improved access to country air services for people with mobility disabilities
2/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Gascoyne freight services to be opened up to full competition
2/07/1998	Charlton	Transport	Private sector will take over remaining Transperth services this Sunday
26/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Call for major behavioural change in some country drivers
26/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Review into transport aid for students shows need for improvement
26/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Record trade levels through Broome port underline its development
23/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Perth-to-Kalgoorlie train service due to start in 2001 revolutionary
22/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Go ahead for new commuter train to run between Perth & Northam
22/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	New super-train to replace Perth-to-Kalgoorlie Prospector
18/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Review into transport assistance for students defended
18/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	New Bill to improve efficiency and effectiveness of ports in WA
18/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Six taxi drivers recognised for providing excellent service to the public
12/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Interest sought in building rail/road freight terminal in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
10/06/1998	House; Charlton	Fisheries; Transport	Official launch of new patrol boat to monitor fishing & boating waters
10/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Opposition MP accused of conducting campaign to distort facts on State's road program
9/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Establishment of waste oil recycling service at Port of Broome announced today
8/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	First in string of upgrades to east-west haulage and tourism routes officially opened
3/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	$2 million to be made available in 1998-99 to assist with development of regional airports in Western Australia
3/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Graeme Campbell accused of wrongly criticising the TransformWA program
3/06/1998	Charlton	Transport	Public comment invited on two reviews recommending changes to school bus services
29/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	State Opposition accused of negativism and scare mongering regarding operational and managerial changes to Westrail
25/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	Opposition accused of attempting to discredit the Graham Farmer Freeway project
20/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	Construction timing for road/transport projects in Mandurah and S/W region confirmed
18/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	The first stage of the $3.9 million Broome jetty development program gets under way
12/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	P and O Aust. Ltd to pursue an agreement with the union a positive step forward
12/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	Rural communities warned of a Labor Party push to discredit rural transport projects
4/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	Unionists called on to withdraw blockade at Fremantle Port
1/05/1998	Charlton	Transport	Business proprietors encouraged to lodge complaints if impeded at docks
30/04/1998	Charlton; Prince	Transport; Health	$1.5 million committed over three years for neurotrauma research
29/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Jurong Town Corp among bidders for new seaport at Kwinana-Naval Base
28/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Plan to release 20 peak period restricted taxi plates to service high demand times
28/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Group to provide advice on the most appropriate fuel for Perth's buses
25/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	New parking policy for central Perth announced
25/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Launch of comprehensive 10-year plan for metropolitan public transport
23/04/1998	Charlton; Cowan	Transport	Release of draft report: ‘The Aviation Training Strategy for WA'
22/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Names of private sector tenderers to take over MetroBus services announced
21/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Reform process on WA waterfront will not be deterred by past disturbance
20/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Union accused of using thuggery, threats & urban terrorism at Fremantle waterfront
17/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Public transport fares to rise from first service on April 20
15/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Warning that MUA picketers have put women & children at risk
15/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Release of Goldfields-Esperance Regional Road Development Strategy
14/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Goldfields & Mid-West will benefit from upgrading of Leinster-Mt Magnet road
14/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Kwinana Freeway extension will provide boost for Peel region
13/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Motor vehicle registration fees to change from July 1
13/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Transform WA initiatives will lead to state-of-art public transport system
1/04/1998	Charlton	Transport	Major initiatives to bolster security on urban train system announced
31/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Major international co expresses interest in building new port at Kwinana
30/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Release of final report of Regional Road Dev. Strategy for Gt Southern
24/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	New Denham tourist route named Stella Rowley Drive after local resident
24/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Steering group set up to oversee plan for Geraldton's S. Transport Corridor
20/03/1998	Charlton; Board	Transport; Youth	Launch of first in-depth study of youth as high risk group of road users
18/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Figures show new Circle Route bus service is an outstanding success
18/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Commitment to keeping Kimberley coastal shipping service reaffirmed
16/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Westar Rules footballers to sign seatbelt pledge as part of safety scheme
16/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Independent facilitator appointed to report on Bridgetown Bypass issue
13/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	State Govt investing more than $25M to improve cycling facilities in WA
9/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Plan to define alignment for Orange Route project to start soon
7/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Release of guidelines for management of truck movements through metro area
6/03/1998	Charlton	Transport	Opening of $100M CBH Metro Grain Centre at Forrestfield
27/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	National body set up to co-ordinate planning of high-speed freight corridor
27/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Bunbury Outer Ring Rd to be built along existing reserve through Gelorup
21/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Three new members appointed to Taxi Industry Board
18/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Briefings to be given to groups about proposed private port at Naval Base
17/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Study to develop integrated transport strategy for Heritage Country
17/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Work to begin quickly on two key road project in the Goldfields and Mid-West
17/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Main Roads contract awarded to Brierty Contractors to widen Great Northern Highway
16/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Launch of first stage of Transperth Circle Route bus service at Murdoch Uni
12/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Survey's findings on public's concerns about public transport disappointing
12/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Study of ways to help Midland's efforts to rejuvenate the town centre
11/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Support for moves to build floating breakwater ponton off Broome Port Jetty
9/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Unveiling of plans to reduce driver fatigue in road transport industry
4/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Release of latest Regional Road Development Strategy in Merredin
3/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Study shows calming devices on Fremantle's Hampton Rd wd be effective
3/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Motorists help identify intersections where give way signs are appropriate
2/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Talks with Busselton shire council help resolve problems about road priorities
2/02/1998	Charlton	Transport	Awarding of contract for management of Dampier Public Wharf welcomed
30/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	First step towards opening of State's rail freight network to competition
28/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Support for Nat. Farmers' Federation's move to provide waterfront services
26/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Busselton Shire Council called on to censure its chief executive
23/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Feasibility study into relocation of Bunbury rail terminal announced
23/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Free bush timber for farmers affected by fires in Brookton-Pingelly area
14/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Call for Larry Graham to apologise to Main Roads workers
14/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Opposition attacks will not sway Eric Charlton from Main Roads reform process
9/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Recruitment of Ross Drabble is an overall Govt strategy to streamline Main Roads
6/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Allocation of funds for design works on part of Rockingham-Fremantle Transitway
1/01/1998	Charlton	Transport	Tree in Kings Park dedicated to memory of 1997 road fatalities
29/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	WA motorists urged to exercise caution over New Year
23/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	Opening of new section of Brookton Highway linking Varley to Hyden
23/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	$250,000 allocated for development of new airstrip for Wave Rock, near Hyden
23/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	First stage of contracting out remainder of Transperth's bus service completed
19/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	New late-night Transperth train service a resounding success
18/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	Official opening of Australind Bypass duplication
18/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	Release of South-West and Peel Regional Road Development Strategy
18/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	$500,000 upgrade of Derby airstrip announced
16/12/1997	Charlton	Transport	Official opening of Burkett Road (Exmouth)