Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
19/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Kids’ vaccination blitz ahead of schools returning for 2022
18/01/2022	Sanderson	Health	Independent review of governance of the WA health system announced
17/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Mask mandate introduced for South-West region from 6pm tonight
16/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Masks required indoors in Perth and Peel from 6pm tonight
16/01/2022	Sanderson	Health	Site confirmed as design starts on new women and babies hospital
13/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	New quarantine arrangements under WA’s controlled border
13/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Proof of vaccination to be expanded State-wide from January 31
12/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Northern Territory to move to ‘extreme risk’ under WA’s controlled border
11/01/2022	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	ServiceWA app launches to help keep WA safe
3/01/2022	Sanderson	Health	Eased public health measures from 6am Tuesday, January 4
2/01/2022	Sanderson	Health	Two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics as operating hours increase
1/01/2022	Sanderson	Health	Border controls with ACT and Tasmania strengthened
30/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	QLD and SA to transition to ‘extreme risk’ under controlled border
27/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Public health and social measures to continue until January 4
26/12/2021	Johnston; Sanderson	Industrial Relations; Health	PTSD presumption for ambulance workers
24/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	QLD and SA to transition to ‘high risk’ from 12.01am Saturday
24/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	COVID-19 vaccination bookings open for five to 11-year-olds
23/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Restrictions introduced for Perth and Peel from 6pm tonight
22/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	Border controls strengthened with Tasmania and the Northern Territory
22/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Health	COVID-19 vaccination third dose now mandatory to keep WA safe
15/12/2021	Sanderson; Dawson; Buti	Environment; Climate Action; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands	Big boost for carbon farming opportunities in Western Australia
14/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Cottesloe and Mundaring join three-bin FOGO revolution
10/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	New Mid-West conservation park created under Plan for Our Parks
9/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Riverfront businesses prepare for a plastic free future
9/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Grants available to improve organic waste processing capacity
3/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson; Punch	Premier; Environment; Fisheries	Historic protections to safeguard spectacular Exmouth Gulf
2/12/2021	Sanderson	Climate Action	SERS roadmap for a low carbon future for Western Australia
26/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Sustainability superheroes recognised at Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities 2021 Awards
26/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Western Shield - protecting WA’s native species for 25 years
25/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Marine park Community Reference Committee members appointed
21/11/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Wellington National Park expanded as Collie trails network grows
19/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Feedback sought on management plan for beautiful Bold Park
19/11/2021	Kelly; Sanderson	Water; Climate Action	Plan to rebalance precious groundwater resources
18/11/2021	Ellery; Johnston; Sanderson	Education and Training; Energy; Climate Action	Blueprint unveiled for future-proof green energy schools
18/11/2021	Buti; MacTiernan; Sanderson; Cook	Lands; Regional Development; Hydrogen Industry; Environment; Climate Action; State Development, Jobs and Trade	State Government to unlock land for renewable energy and economic diversification
16/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Community waste reduction projects share in $1.4 million
12/11/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Guide sows the seeds for a green future during Recycling Week
9/11/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Security of Payment Regulations released for public comment
29/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Tender open for Maidens Reserve upgrades in Bunbury
29/10/2021	MacTiernan; Kelly; Sanderson	Agriculture and Food; Water; Environment	2021 Natural Resource Management Grants boost local conservation efforts
25/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Record year for endangered western swamp tortoise conservation
23/10/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Perth helps choose name for Zoo’s female giraffe calf
22/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Significant reforms to protect the environment and streamline assessment process
18/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Kalgulup Regional Park’s management plan released
16/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Recycling trailblazers recognised at inaugural Change Maker Awards
15/10/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Extra trading hours to encourage shopping locally this Christmas
14/10/2021	Buti; Sanderson	Sport and Recreation; Environment	Adventurous minds convene to plan the future of WA’s trails
12/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Waste Wise grants help schools with projects to reduce waste to landfill
24/09/2021	Sanderson; Punch	Environment; Fisheries	Consultation underway on new marine park for the south coast
23/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Help choose giraffe name that is head and shoulders above the rest
21/09/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Roadmap for smooth transition to new subcontractor protections
20/09/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Have your say on cost recovery for environmental assessments
20/09/2021	McGowan; MacTiernan; Sanderson	Premier; Agriculture and Food; Commerce	2021 Perth Royal Show ready to roll with discounted tickets
17/09/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Round 5 of Community Rivercare grants now open
9/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson; Johnston	Premier; Climate Action; Energy	$750 million Climate Action Fund to drive WA's low-carbon future
8/09/2021	Sanderson; Buti	Commerce; Sport and Recreation	Just the ticket - tough new laws to stamp out scalping
8/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson; Kelly	Premier; Environment; Climate Action; Forestry	McGowan Government’s historic move to protect native forests
3/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Perth Zoo welcomes the arrival of Giraffe calf
2/09/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Corrective Services	Ground-breaking return of native rodents to Dirk Hartog Island
30/08/2021	Sanderson; Templeman	Environment; Tourism	Extra support for Kalbarri tourism operators and communities hurt by Cyclone Seroja
30/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Feedback sought on draft Native Vegetation Policy for WA
17/08/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Climate Action; Energy	WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
16/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	2021 Community Litter Grants winners
10/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Big step forward for environmental assessment game changer
4/08/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Sanderson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Children’s Hospital Kids’ (Koolangka) Bridge now open
4/08/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	$6 million grant bonanza for first home buyers in WA
27/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Donations from Containers for Change top the $2 million mark
26/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	WasteSorted grants open
26/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Containers for Change checks out at the checkout
26/07/2021	Whitby; Sanderson	Emergency Services; Environment	WA firefighters head to Canada to help battle wildfire disaster
20/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Plan for vast Wheatbelt Region
6/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment; Climate Action	Western Australia leads the nation on plastics reform
5/07/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Climate Action; Local Government	Western Australia's first Regional Climate Alliances revealed
25/06/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Commerce; Housing	Rent relief grant scheme extended to help struggling tenants
24/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Celebrating a decade of World Heritage at Ningaloo
24/06/2021	Saffioti; Sanderson	Transport; Environment	Roads to Reuse initiative paves way to success
22/06/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Security of Payment Bill passes Parliament
22/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment; Climate Action	WA public invited to have their say on native forests
18/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Humpback whale swim tour season starts along Ningaloo Coast
15/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Calibre Ventures appointed to monitor Murujuga rock art
13/06/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Western Australia’s plan to ban single-use plastics fast-tracked
11/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Ground-breaking translocation of WA’s rarest bird
8/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Strong emissions reduction targets approved for next stage of Pluto LNG
29/05/2021	Sanderson; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	Upgrades to Canal Rocks boat ramp complete
28/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	First major health check for Perth Zoo’s African Painted Puppies
28/05/2021	Sanderson; Whitby	Environment; Emergency Services	Western Australians turn their containers into $50,000 for fire, cyclone relief
27/05/2021	Kelly; MacTiernan; Sanderson; Dawson	Water; Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Fitzroy River water discussion paper comment period extended
25/05/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Security of Payment Bill to be introduced into Parliament
24/05/2021	Sanderson	Commerce	Consumer Protection baton handed to new Commissioner
21/05/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Premier unveils Perth Zoo’s 20-year masterplan
19/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Public consultation open on Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park draft management plan
14/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Kings Park plan for iconic, world-class park
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
10/05/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Climate Action; Local Government	‘Regional Climate Alliances’ to support local government action on climate change
6/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	WasteSorted Awards recognise top waste sector performers
5/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Grants help schools to become wise on waste
4/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Tender awarded for new nature playground in the heart of Bunbury
1/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Entries open for 2021 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards
1/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Boat tours recommence at the spectacular Danggu Geikie Gorge
28/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Funding available for environmental employment opportunities