Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Bill Johnston MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
17/08/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Mine site leaders come together to talk safety
14/08/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government awards $403,000 to community legal centres
13/08/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Spotlight on safety innovation award finalists
9/08/2018	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Public Sector Management; Commerce and Industrial Relations	Thousands of State Government workers to receive job security
30/07/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Incentive Scheme rekindles diamond exploration in the Kimberley
27/07/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Conservation projects vying for environmental excellence award
24/07/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government awards $50,000 grant to Tenancy WA
20/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Chelsea Football Club arrives in Perth
19/07/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Consortium identifies job creating opportunities and industry growth
18/07/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government backs WA bid for battery research centre
18/07/2018	Johnston	Transport; Planning; Lands	Coastal projects share in $1.6 million in grants funding
17/07/2018	Cook; Johnston	Deputy Premier; Tourism	Tickets on sale for State of Origin game in Perth
15/07/2018	Murray; Johnston	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	P!nk concerts boost local economy as 6,000 tourists hit Perth
12/07/2018	Johnston	Youth	Grants engage WA young people in innovative projects
12/07/2018	MacTiernan; Johnston	Regional Development; Tourism	Nigella Lawson back for Margaret River Gourmet Escape
11/07/2018	Johnston	Lands	Opportunity to revitalise iconic Cottesloe landmark
10/07/2018	Johnston	Veterans Issues	Expressions of Interest sought for Veterans Advisory Council
9/07/2018	Johnston	Racing and Gaming	Community leadership drives further liquor restrictions in Pilbara
9/07/2018	Johnston	Emergency Services	Lifesaving fire crew protection will be delivered to WA firefighters
5/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Two-year funding for WA's biggest horse racing festival
4/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Direct air service between Perth and Hobart announced
2/07/2018	Johnston	Tourism	Tourism expert to help drive more visitors to WA
2/07/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Running towards fair fitness industry deals for WA consumers
30/06/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Recommendations on new Work Health and Safety laws released
29/06/2018	Wyatt; Johnston	Treasurer; Racing and Gaming	Release of discussion paper on the future of the Western Australian TAB
28/06/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Lithium taskforce announces first industry consortium
28/06/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	WA mineral exploration activity on the rise
27/06/2018	Johnston	Asian Engagement	McGowan Government welcomes Indonesian football team
18/06/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Mark Ritter’s review of WA's industrial relations system complete
18/06/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Seismic survey to uncover the Canning Basin’s deep geology
14/06/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Bill to increase compensation for dependants passes Parliament
14/06/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Diving Working Group addressing hazards in occupational diving
13/06/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government welcomes increase for low-paid workers in WA
29/05/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Incentive scheme drives new exploration projects
25/05/2018	Murray; Johnston	Seniors and Ageing; Commerce and Industrial Relations	Prepaid funeral protections to safeguard seniors
24/05/2018	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	New strategy to capitalise on once-in-a-lifetime lithium opportunity
17/05/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government strengthens ties with Argentina
11/05/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government launches Seven Golden Rules for safety
10/05/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government to continue popular exploration scheme
8/05/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Cladding audit progresses as Grenfell fire anniversary approaches
4/05/2018	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	New Kwinana lithium refinery to create more WA jobs
25/04/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Former union movement leader passes away
20/04/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	WorkSafe investigates death of worker at Woodman Point
17/04/2018	Dawson; Papalia; Johnston	Environment; Tourism; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Local Government; Heritage	Trail celebrates Sikh heritage
29/03/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Mineral Exploration CRC receives Federal funding
29/03/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Western Australia’s resources industry shines in 2017
26/03/2018	Johnston	Asian Engagement	Minister Johnston travels to Indonesia to promote energy expertise
20/03/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Interim Report of the State IR system open for comment
15/03/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Community legal advocates and nature safe playgrounds win awards
23/02/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government opens Round 17 of EIS
23/02/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Improving security of payment for subcontractors gets approval
19/02/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations	Draft code targeting FIFO mental health open for comment
15/02/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	A Bill to modernise workers' compensation
15/02/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New code helps mine sites plan for emergencies
13/02/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Nominations open for mining and resources Awards for Excellence
5/02/2018	Johnston; McGurk	Mines and Petroleum; Women's Interests	McGowan Government welcomes women's mentoring program
2/02/2018	Papalia; Johnston	Tourism; Asian Engagement	Increased flights from Jakarta to boost tourism
2/02/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Minister Johnston visits Africa to cement ties
1/02/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Number of victims for Apple iTunes card scam doubles
30/01/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government welcomes report on Australia's lithium industry
23/01/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	A record one million hits for FuelWatch website
22/12/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	'David and Goliath' battle for Perth's cheapest fuel site for 2017
19/12/2017	McGurk; Johnston	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Commerce and Industrial Relations	Tenancy law changes to support victims of domestic violence
18/12/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Police accept State Government's wages policy
11/12/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New app helps drivers safely transport dangerous goods
8/12/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Legislative fracking ban achieved in South-West, Peel and Perth
5/12/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government continues to support exploration and mining
29/11/2017	Johnston	Asian Engagement	McGowan Government farewells Perth exchange students
28/11/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New legislation to be drafted to validate mining tenements
27/11/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government congratulates MERC winners
25/11/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Mining Emergency Response Competition commences
24/11/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	COAG Energy Council agrees to examine mine clean-up rules
24/11/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	National reforms create level playing field for WA co-operatives
21/11/2017	Wyatt; Johnston	Treasurer; Mines and Petroleum	Revised gold royalty rate and industry assistance program announced
10/11/2017	McGowan; Johnston; Ellery; Papalia	Premier; Asian Engagement; Education and Training; Tourism	Western Australia, Zhejiang celebrate 30 years of friendship as Premier's international mission begins
8/11/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	New regulations to improve safety for electricians
3/11/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Extra trading hours to give retailers a Christmas boost
2/11/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government receives 52 applications for EIS
1/11/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Bill introduced to increase compensation for workplace deaths
27/10/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Excellence in WA's resources sector shines brightly
24/10/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum; Asian Engagement	Spruiking WA’s decommissioning skills at Gas Asia Summit
23/10/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Mining innovation hub to open in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
19/10/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government reaches agreement with CSA
22/09/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Review of State industrial relations system
22/09/2017	Johnston	Asian Engagement	Minister Johnston visits Indonesia to advance opportunities
21/09/2017	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government approves retail trading trial
15/09/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Round 16 opens for Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program
13/09/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Finalists announced for enduring community partnerships
12/09/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Golden Gecko Awards finalists announced
11/09/2017	Wyatt; Johnston	Treasurer; Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government increases funding for MRIWA
8/09/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Nova mine officially opens supporting 400 jobs
7/09/2017	McGowan; Wyatt; Papalia; Johnston	Premier; Treasurer; Tourism; Asian Engagement	Plan for Jobs: Future jobs and skills to get WA back on track
7/09/2017	Wyatt; Johnston	Treasurer; Mines and Petroleum	Changes to gold royalty arrangements part of Budget repair task
5/09/2017	Dawson; Johnston	Environment; Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government implements fracking commitment
5/09/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government examining solutions for miners
28/08/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government co-funds Round 15 of exploration drilling
27/08/2017	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government to increase penalties for workplace safety offences
25/08/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Respected experts to speak at safety forum for mine managers
24/08/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Exploration Incentive Scheme to continue to support growth
15/08/2017	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government welcomes reopening of Pilbara mine