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Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
26/09/2020	Cook	Health	Tobacco legislation review
25/09/2020	Tinley	Fisheries	Urban fishing event gives young anglers opportunity to land trout
25/09/2020	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Latest cut of trainees graduate from shearing camp
25/09/2020	Dawson	Environment	Waste not, want not: have your say on legislation to encourage use of waste-derived materials
25/09/2020	Quigley	Commerce	Rent grant continues for tenants and landlords impacted by COVID-19
25/09/2020	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Mines and Petroleum	$98 million graphite processing facility planned for Rockingham
25/09/2020	Wyatt	Treasurer	Western Australia’s Annual Report on State Finances released
25/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	New school in Baldivis officially named Pine View Primary School
25/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Community to shape future of cycling in Avon and Central Coast
25/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Official name announced for Harrisdale’s newest school
25/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Double milestone for Southern River’s newest primary school
25/09/2020	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	New online resource helps trace Aboriginal family histories
25/09/2020	Kelly	Youth	McGowan Government to fund new LGBTIQA+ advocacy body
25/09/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Retired racehorses coming Off the Track with launch of dedicated welfare facility
25/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	New primary school in Perth’s north-east officially named
25/09/2020	Kelly; Ellery	Science; Education and Training	2020 Governor’s School STEM Awards finalists announced
25/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Community to have their say on proposed Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton route
25/09/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Record jobs and sales in WA’s resources sector
24/09/2020	Logan	Emergency Services	Hundreds of life-saving devices rolled out across the State
24/09/2020	Wyatt	Finance	Liberals ‘local jobs guarantee’ to strip hardworking regional businesses of millions of dollars
24/09/2020	Kelly	Water	New Water Corporation Board Chair appointed
24/09/2020	Wyatt	Lands	Construction to begin on new coastal terrace homes in Coogee
24/09/2020	Cook	Mental Health	Mental Health Commissioner appointed for the future
24/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Geraldton school partnership to benefit students with autism
24/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Business case to be prepared for Tier 3 grain lines
24/09/2020	McGowan	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade	$10 million committed to fast-track WA call centres and back office services
23/09/2020	Tinley	Housing	New affordable housing developments underway near Wanneroo town centre
23/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	New Gifted and Talented program to launch at Alkimos College in Perth’s north
23/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - $175 million Albany Ring Road unlocks local jobs as construction gets underway
23/09/2020	Wyatt	Finance	Payroll tax exemption extended for JobKeeper payments
23/09/2020	Quigley	Commerce	New legislation to create a fairer system for building and construction industry
22/09/2020	McGowan	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade	Changes to overseas offices to improve trade and investment opportunities
22/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Preferred proponent named to construct METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
22/09/2020	McGowan; Ellery; Papalia; Tinley	Premier; Education and Training; Defence Issues; Veterans Issues	$18.34 million package to build defence manufacturing workforce
22/09/2020	Dawson	Environment	Sea turtles to benefit from proposed rehab facility
22/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Road safety program continues to shine a light on WA black spots
22/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Upgrade announced for Derby District High School
21/09/2020	McGowan; Ellery	Premier; Education and Training	Kununurra closer to $6 million health and hospitality training centre
21/09/2020	McGowan; Tinley; Wyatt	Premier; Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	New Aboriginal short stay accommodation for Kununurra
21/09/2020	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Fly farm to turn waste into local jobs
21/09/2020	Logan	Emergency Services	New $1.5 million station for Broome Regional Bush Fire Brigade
21/09/2020	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	Renewable energy solutions making a difference in Derby
21/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	$2 million for road safety improvements in Derby
21/09/2020	Kelly	Water	More support to the Goldfields to help residents save money on their water bills
21/09/2020	Kelly	Water	Water-saving support extended to more Pilbara and Kimberley communities
21/09/2020	Kelly	Water	Exmouth residents to receive water-saving support
21/09/2020	Kelly	Water	Water-saving support provided to South-West communities
21/09/2020	Kelly	Water	Water-saving support extended to 19 communities between Walpole to Esperance
21/09/2020	McGowan; MacTiernan	Premier; Regional Development	Broome’s job-boosting Chinatown development moves forward
21/09/2020	McGowan; Ellery	Premier; Education and Training	Modern facilities to benefit Broome students completed
21/09/2020	Tinley	Housing	Kimberley gets first maintenance contracts under $319 million social housing plan
21/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Second stage launched for campaign to tackle school violence
20/09/2020	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Health	Broome eye clinic to deliver brighter outlook for the Kimberley
20/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Architect appointed to design new classrooms at Wyndham District High School
20/09/2020	Dawson; Wyatt; McGurk	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Women's Interests	Aboriginal Ranger Program Round Three recipients announced
20/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Perth City Deal to boost cycling and walking connections in CBD
20/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Ellery	Premier; Transport; Planning; Education and Training	Opportunities abound for Mount Lawley Senior High School
20/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - City deal to create 10,000 jobs and transform Perth CBD
20/09/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - World-class education campus to revitalise Perth’s CBD
19/09/2020	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Register now to be one of the first to enjoy Matagarup’s zip-line
19/09/2020	Cook	Health	Health promotion scholarships propelling career pathways
18/09/2020	Roberts	Police	Funding for Kimberley juvenile crime prevention initiatives
18/09/2020	McGowan; Cook; Templeman	Premier; Health; Local Government; Culture and the Arts	COVID Event Guidelines and Plans to enable for more events in WA
18/09/2020	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Global call for EOIs to unlock Oakajee's renewable hydrogen potential
18/09/2020	MacTiernan; Kelly	Regional Development; Innovation and ICT	GroundSwell projects announced at Regional Innovation Summit
18/09/2020	Johnston	Energy	New MOUs ensure collaborative pathway for Muja C workers
18/09/2020	McGurk	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	Additional resources to boost Kimberley family violence response
18/09/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Improvement scheme signals new era for Port Hedland’s West End
18/09/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New, modern planning scheme approved for Shire of Carnarvon
18/09/2020	Dawson	Environment	Public comment sought on draft management plan for Pilbara inshore islands
18/09/2020	Tinley; Dawson	Fisheries; Disability Services	New van delivers more benefits for applauded Fishability program
18/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	Applications open for skilled and passionate workers to join TAFE
18/09/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New DMIRS office opens in Collie
18/09/2020	Papalia	Small Business	COVID-19 Industry Support Fund to assist WA travel agents
18/09/2020	Cook	Health	New program to test wastewater for COVID-19
17/09/2020	Logan	Emergency Services	Aboriginal communities taking charge of their emergency services
17/09/2020	Cook	Health	COVID focus for Future Health Research and Innovation Fund grant
17/09/2020	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Dinosaurs, ancient megafauna and giant marine life unveiled
17/09/2020	Wyatt	Treasurer	Western Australia's COVID-19 recovery on track with an increase of 32,200 jobs in August
17/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	WA Recovery Plan progresses with architect appointed for Northam TAFE upgrade
17/09/2020	Wyatt	Lands	Local workers begin transformation of former school site into innovation residential estate
17/09/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	A million reasons to Wander out Yonder in time for school holidays
17/09/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	WA mineral exploration activity records five-year high
17/09/2020	McGowan; Ellery	Premier; Education and Training	Western Australians flocking to TAFE following massive cuts to course fees
16/09/2020	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Committee report on Agricultural Produce Commission Amendment Bill welcomed
16/09/2020	McGowan	Premier	COVID-19 disaster payments to be available to Western Australians
16/09/2020	Ellery	Education and Training	WA Training Awards 2020 finalists announced
16/09/2020	Templeman; MacTiernan	Culture and the Arts; Regional Development	Grant programs to reignite regional arts and cultural activity
16/09/2020	Roberts	Road Safety	Road safety grants to support community initiatives
16/09/2020	Kelly	Water	Near record low rainfall to end of winter prompts Perth waterwise reminder
16/09/2020	Templeman; Murray	Culture and the Arts; Sport and Recreation	State Library acquires Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer collection
16/09/2020	Cook; Wyatt	Health; Aboriginal Affairs	COVID clinic in Kununurra to further protect WA border
16/09/2020	Dawson	Disability Services	Department of Communities named a Disability Confident Recruiter
16/09/2020	Tinley	Asian Engagement	Vietnam MoU to boost trade and investment with Western Australia
15/09/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Stage 3 works underway on The Broadway
15/09/2020	Murray	Sport and Recreation	Sod turned on new Ellenbrook Indoor Leisure Centre
15/09/2020	McGowan	Premier	COVID-19 Relief Fund to continue to deliver community support
15/09/2020	Cook	Mental Health	State-wide Recovery College to enhance wellbeing
15/09/2020	McGowan; Wyatt	Premier; Treasurer	Building Bonus boost part of new COVID-19 Industry Support Fund
15/09/2020	Tinley	Fisheries	Back of boat sales offers more rock lobster for Western Australians