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Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
28/11/2022	McGurk	Community Services	Applications open for regional childcare grants to attract staff
28/11/2022	McGowan; Ellery	Premier; Education and Training	Joint media statement - Australian and WA governments sign landmark skills agreement
28/11/2022	Johnston; McGurk	Mines and Petroleum; Women's Interests	Funding to boost health and safety in WA’s mining industry
28/11/2022	Johnston	Energy	Standalone power systems roll out in regional Western Australia
28/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New footbridge to deliver access to METRONET Malaga Station
27/11/2022	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Western Australia’s new AC/DC-inspired celebration for 2023
26/11/2022	McGowan; Dawson	Premier; Emergency Services	New protective clothing for firefighters issued as preparations for summer fire season continue
26/11/2022	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Water	Winds of change blowing as Water Corporation powers towards net zero future
26/11/2022	Carey	Lands	“Jacob’s Ladder” of the south opening in Golden Bay
26/11/2022	Whitby; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	New campaign launched to reduce roadside litter
26/11/2022	McGurk	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	Major boost to support women facing financial abuse
26/11/2022	Johnston; McGurk	Mines and Petroleum; Women's Interests	Workforce safety study delivers preliminary findings
25/11/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Awards celebrate 30 years of heritage champions
25/11/2022	Carey	Lands	New phase of Midland transformation to deliver hundreds of jobs
25/11/2022	Whitby	Environment	Western Australia’s tidy towns leading the way in litter prevention
25/11/2022	McGowan; MacTiernan; Cook	Premier; Regional Development; State Development, Jobs and Trade	$200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund now open
25/11/2022	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	Game-changing industries shaping the future of Collie
25/11/2022	Dawson	Emergency Services	Boaties urged to help Marine Rescue volunteers by prioritising safety
25/11/2022	Punch	Seniors and Ageing	Final chance to have your say on the WA Seniors Strategy
25/11/2022	McGurk; Templeman	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Sport and Recreation	Sports stars call full-time on violence against women
25/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Everyone’s story is important at The State Library
24/11/2022	McGowan	Premier	Joint statement from the Government of Western Australia and John Holland
24/11/2022	McGowan	Premier; Treasurer	Government Trading Enterprise reform strengthens governance
24/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Community sport lights up thanks to facility upgrade funding
24/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Return of Dutch shipwreck artefacts to Western Australian Museum
24/11/2022	Papalia	Police	First round of firearm prohibition orders served
24/11/2022	Sanderson	Health	First cardiac rehabilitation service launched in the Wheatbelt
24/11/2022	Carey	Homelessness	Landmark pilot program to assist rough sleepers into 100 social homes
23/11/2022	Johnston	Corrective Services	Air conditioning to be expanded at Roebourne Regional Prison
23/11/2022	Carey	Lands	Land and Public Works Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 introduced into Parliament
23/11/2022	Carey; Buti	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Historic agreement with East Kimberley Traditional Owners
23/11/2022	Cook; Templeman	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	The Aussies open for competitors in spectacular event for WA
23/11/2022	Punch	Fisheries; Disability Services	Awards recognise the valuable volunteers supporting Fishability
23/11/2022	McGowan; Quigley	Treasurer; Attorney General	Auditor General granted unprecedented access to sensitive information
22/11/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	RED Grants creating jobs & diversifying business in the Kimberley
22/11/2022	Sanderson	Health	More vaccinations now available at participating pharmacies
22/11/2022	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Ceremony prepares safe pathway for future State-wide Aboriginal Cultural Centre
22/11/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Marlamanu on-country diversionary program to tackle youth offending in Kimberley
22/11/2022	McGowan	Premier	WA’s strong economy to leave lasting legacy
22/11/2022	Whitby	Environment	Funding for schools as program celebrates 20 years tackling waste
22/11/2022	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government extends support for potash projects
21/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Schools triumph in inaugural Minister's Innovation Challenge
21/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Main Roads to establish presence in the heart of Manjimup
21/11/2022	Kelly	Forestry	Native Forestry Community Advisory Group members announced
21/11/2022	Punch	Fisheries	Celebrating 50 years of the Pemberton hatchery’s benefits for WA
21/11/2022	McGowan; Cook; Johnston	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	South-West lithium driving job-creating global green energy future
21/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Have your say on the future of cycling in regional WA
20/11/2022	McGowan; Cook; MacTiernan	Premier; Tourism; Regional Development	Margaret River and South-West region’s tourism and events grow
20/11/2022	Whitby; Templeman	Environment; Heritage	New WA heritage trail celebrates tiny town's history
20/11/2022	Sanderson; Quigley; McGurk	Health; Attorney General; Women's Interests	McGowan Government to reform WA’s abortion laws
20/11/2022	Cook; McGurk	Commerce; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	Review of tenancy laws that deal with family and domestic violence
19/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Western Australians celebrated at Australian Training Awards 2022
19/11/2022	Dawson	Emergency Services	A call for Great Southern employers supporting emergency services
19/11/2022	Dawson	Emergency Services	New headquarters for growing Albany SES unit
18/11/2022	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	New help for grain growers to cut emissions and capture markets
18/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Schools shine in WA Education Awards 2022
18/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	New and innovative research using State Archives recognised
18/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Ocean adventure Blueback premieres under the stars
18/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Additional protections for small businesses and contractors as Owner-Drivers Bill passes
18/11/2022	Johnston	Corrective Services	Prison graduates perfectly placed for career in mining
17/11/2022	Punch	Disability Services	$100,000 to celebrate International Day of People with Disability
17/11/2022	McGowan; Buti	Premier; Racing and Gaming	Small bars celebrate 15 years as liquor reforms look to raise the bar
17/11/2022	MacTiernan; Kelly	Agriculture and Food; Water	Gascoyne horticulture expansion to grow from water agreement
16/11/2022	McGowan; Buti	Premier; Racing and Gaming	Protected Entertainment Precincts laws pass Legislative Assembly
16/11/2022	Punch	Seniors and Ageing	Awards honour outstanding WA Seniors
16/11/2022	Cook	Tourism	WA journeys named Best in Travel for 2023 by Lonely Planet
16/11/2022	Buti	Finance	Homeowners in full-time care to receive land tax exemption
16/11/2022	Kelly	Youth	New funding to expand support services for vulnerable young people
16/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Innovative design to cater for growing Shenton College enrolments
16/11/2022	McGurk	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	Funding to help domestic violence survivors find safe housing
16/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Thomas Road bridge opens to traffic for first time
15/11/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	RAC Arena celebrates 10 years of creating memorable experiences
15/11/2022	Sanderson	Health	New emergency care unit at St John of God Midland Public Hospital
15/11/2022	Cook	Science	WA supercomputer one of the world’s greenest and most powerful
15/11/2022	Cook	Commerce	New regulations to make funeral costs clearer
15/11/2022	Templeman	International Education	International students to study at TAFE and boost regional workforce
15/11/2022	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	New funding program to support Aboriginal arts and culture sector
15/11/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Heavy vehicle training program putting more truckies on the road
15/11/2022	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	AEGIC marks a decade of grains market innovation and success
14/11/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Popular STATE OF PLAY season set to open in January
14/11/2022	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Funds flow to purchase Kimberley cotton gin
14/11/2022	Sanderson	Health	Pharmacy interns head bush in regional recruitment drive
14/11/2022	Templeman	Heritage	Heritage Awards mark 30th anniversary with strong field of finalists
14/11/2022	Johnston; MacTiernan	Energy; Hydrogen Industry	Australia's first renewable hydrogen microgrid powers up WA
13/11/2022	McGowan; Dawson	Premier; Emergency Services	New state-of-the-art fire station to be built in Perth’s south-east
13/11/2022	McGowan; Dawson	Premier; Emergency Services	Warning Western Australians that a bushfire plan can save your life
13/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	$12.4 million to boost remote and regional teacher supply
11/11/2022	Johnston; Buti	Industrial Relations; Finance	Supplier Wage Audit established to combat wage theft
11/11/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Lady Ningaloo casts off on the Gascoyne coast
11/11/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	New kitchen showcases Carnarvon’s premier produce
11/11/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Gascoyne RED grants backing local business
11/11/2022	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Education assistants, cleaners and gardeners accept wages offer
11/11/2022	Carey	Housing	Nearly $40 million funding to deliver more than 150 social housing dwellings
11/11/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Students to commemorate WWII history on Premier's ANZAC tour
11/11/2022	Carey	Lands	Consultation to inform education requirements for strata managers
11/11/2022	Kelly	Water	New pipelines to support growth in City of Swan
11/11/2022	Saffioti; McGurk	Planning; Community Services	Position statement on improving development of childcare centres
11/11/2022	Papalia	Veterans Issues	WA Government delivers for veteran initiatives and support services
10/11/2022	MacTiernan; Carey	Regional Development; Lands	Potential grows for the Avon Industrial Park
10/11/2022	Cook	Commerce	Extended retail trading hours to increase Christmas convenience