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Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
28/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Albany TAFE ahead of the curve with new automation equipment
28/06/2022	Johnston	Energy	WA leading the nation in standalone power technology
28/06/2022	Carey	Lands	Draft policy framework for diversification leases released for public consultation
27/06/2022	McGowan	Premier; Treasurer	'Superior' budget performance reinstates WA’s AAA credit rating
27/06/2022	Buti	Racing and Gaming	New chair appointed to Racing and Wagering WA
27/06/2022	Whitby	Environment	Three-bin FOGO service rolling out to Cottesloe residents
27/06/2022	Dawson	Medical Research; Innovation and ICT	Co-Funding Partnerships Program provides opportunity for increased impact through collaboration
27/06/2022	Whitby	Environment	Threatened species breeding boom at Perth Zoo
27/06/2022	Punch	Small Business	Celebrating WA small businesses on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day 2022
27/06/2022	Whitby; Johnston	Climate Action; Energy	First Clean Energy Future Fund project now operational
26/06/2022	McGurk; Templeman	Child Protection; Sport and Recreation	Ready Check GO Working with Children Check campaign helping to keep kids safe
25/06/2022	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Tourism	Perth’s first-ever direct connection with Continental Europe takes off
24/06/2022	MacTiernan; Carey	Agriculture and Food; Lands	Satellite mapping helps farmers drill down on pastures
24/06/2022	Kelly	Water	Aqwest announces Board Director re-appointments and new appointment
24/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	New buildings at Gingin District High School officially open
24/06/2022	Whitby	Environment	South-western snake-necked turtle conservation funding boost
24/06/2022	Sanderson	Mental Health	Mental health pilot to boost Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing
24/06/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Millions more free RATs for Western Australians at pop-up locations
24/06/2022	Cook	Deputy Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade	WA to establish investment and trade office in Frankfurt
24/06/2022	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Tourism	Two new direct flights set to soar as WA reconnects with the world
23/06/2022	Papalia	Police	More new recruits join record number of police on the street
23/06/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	COVID-19 testing clinic changes to reflect demand
23/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Architect appointed for Illawarra Primary School upgrade
23/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for Lloyd Street Bridge to be examined
23/06/2022	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Water	New renewably-powered desalination plant planned for Alkimos
23/06/2022	Buti	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Funding boost to help Community Languages Program grow
23/06/2022	Buti	Aboriginal Affairs	Members sought for inaugural Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council
23/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	$40 million redevelopment of Balga TAFE taking shape
23/06/2022	Dawson; Sanderson	Medical Research; Mental Health	Innovation investment to build resilient children and confident young people
23/06/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	New Rail Access Code ready for consultation
23/06/2022	McGowan; Whitby	Premier; Climate Action	Ambitious interim target set for State Government emissions
23/06/2022	Johnston	Industrial Relations	McGowan Government welcomes increase for low paid workers
22/06/2022	Cook; Johnston	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	New battery and critical minerals prospectus to power investment
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Owner-driver legislation introduced to Parliament
22/06/2022	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	$1 million boost for premium agricultural exports
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for southern section of Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route
22/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	Apology to gymnasts as child safeguarding unit established
22/06/2022	Templeman; Punch	Sport and Recreation; Small Business	State of Origin menu showcases local WA produce
22/06/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Grant equips South-West nursery to meet grape expectations
22/06/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	Round five RED Grants now open
22/06/2022	Dawson	Medical Research	$2.4 million invested in effort to cure disease and keep WA Healthy
22/06/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Construction of METRONET training facility reaches next stop
22/06/2022	Buti	Racing and Gaming	New casino legislation to boost integrity, regulator powers and penalties
22/06/2022	Johnston; McGurk	Mines and Petroleum; Women's Interests	Major boost for workplace mental health and mines safety
22/06/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	REDs deliver for Dwellingup bush camp
21/06/2022	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Mines and Petroleum; Energy	Renewables to power Rio Tinto’s most technology advanced iron ore mine in the Pilbara
21/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Major Milestone for refurbishments at Huntingdale Primary School
21/06/2022	Templeman; Buti	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Noongar version of Better Beginnings Baby Ways book launched
21/06/2022	Dawson	Medical Research	$3.6m to accelerate success for WA health and medical researchers
21/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Architect appointed for upgrades at Greenwood College
21/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Redcliffe Bridge lands a new milestone
21/06/2022	McGowan; Cook	Premier; Tourism	Countdown on for historic first direct flights
20/06/2022	Templeman	Sport and Recreation	VenuesWest welcomes new Chair and new board member
20/06/2022	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Teachers accept State Government's new bargaining agreement
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Surf park vision for Perth a step closer with lease agreement signed
20/06/2022	Sanderson	Health	Sports program to support Aboriginal children’s mental health
20/06/2022	Dawson	Medical Research	More than a million dollars for research to improve mental health in the WA community
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million of grants to upgrade boating facilities now available
20/06/2022	Cook	Tourism	Virgin Australia offer 50 per cent off fares to Escape to WA
19/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Work underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
19/06/2022	McGowan; Punch	Premier; Disability Services	Joint media statement - A transition plan for Activ support workers with disability
18/06/2022	Johnston	Industrial Relations	New State employment laws to commence on Monday
17/06/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Western Australia Premier’s Book Awards winners announced
17/06/2022	MacTiernan	Regional Development	New funding to boost Collie hospitality and tourism projects
17/06/2022	MacTiernan; Kelly	Regional Development; Water	Green magnesium refinery proposal for Collie reaches milestone
17/06/2022	Johnston	Energy	Western Power continues on path towards reconciliation
17/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Get job ready and explore training opportunities at Recruit WA
17/06/2022	Kelly	Forestry	New legislation to enable carbon trading by Forest Products Commission passes through State Parliament
17/06/2022	Carey	Lands	WA Parliament passes law removing duplicate certificates of title
17/06/2022	Carey	Housing	State-wide panel to be established for new builds and refurbishments
17/06/2022	McGowan	Premier; Treasurer	WA sets sights on Italy and beyond in Premier’s mission
16/06/2022	Templeman	International Education	Major international education conference to be hosted in Perth
16/06/2022	MacTiernan	Agriculture and Food	Public consultation opens on WA’s biosecurity laws
16/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Architect appointed for further Balga Senior High School upgrades
16/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Community supports plan to protect future of West Coast Highway
16/06/2022	Quigley	Attorney General	Second appeal laws pass through State Parliament
16/06/2022	Carey	Housing	Reforms delivering critical boost to social housing supply in regional WA
15/06/2022	Buti; Whitby	Aboriginal Affairs; Environment	Historic native title settlement secures benefits for Traditional Owners in renamed Pila Nature Reserve
15/06/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	Stage is set - new Arts and Culture Trust Board announced
15/06/2022	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Two new commissioners appointed to WAIRC
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New public transport trial on schedule for Esperance
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Planning for potential future Bunbury faster rail continues
15/06/2022	McGurk	Women's Interests	Funding boost to help shape future female Aboriginal leaders
15/06/2022	Ellery	Education and Training	Architect appointed to $1 million project at Kewdale Primary School
15/06/2022	Sanderson; Papalia	Health; Police	Mental Health Co-response expanded into South-West
15/06/2022	Templeman	Culture and the Arts	$750,000 to bring WA writer/director’s film Birthright to big screen
15/06/2022	Punch	Seniors and Ageing	World Elder Abuse Awareness Day shines a light on a major issue
15/06/2022	MacTiernan	Hydrogen Industry	World-leading Pilbara renewable hydrogen project attracts major international investment
15/06/2022	Templeman; Cook	Culture and the Arts; Tourism	Step right in, WAnderland is waiting
15/06/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Mask wearing mandate removed at airports in line with national advice
14/06/2022	Quigley	Attorney General	Bail reforms to enhance protection for child complainants of abuse
14/06/2022	Punch	Seniors and Ageing	New guide to help deal with elder abuse
14/06/2022	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	$662 million boost for Collie’s transition to secure local jobs
14/06/2022	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	State-owned coal power stations to be retired by 2030
14/06/2022	McGurk	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence	New family and domestic violence hub announced in Broome
14/06/2022	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	New Police Commissioner announced
14/06/2022	Kelly	Water	Important groundwater research co-led by Yawuru Traditional Owners
14/06/2022	Sanderson	Health	RPH’s new $10 million inpatient Mental Health Unit now open
14/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
14/06/2022	Kelly	Water	New Chair appointed to Busselton Water board