Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Bill Johnston MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
21/10/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Government support for progressing battery manufacture in WA
20/10/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Exploration in WA continues to prosper
20/10/2021	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	Contractor announced for WA’s biggest battery
18/10/2021	Johnston	Energy	Milestone for Western Power’s first disconnected microgrid
15/10/2021	Cook; Johnston	Health; Energy	Derby Hospital solar contract awarded to local companies
12/10/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Mining industry meets to accelerate net zero emissions target
10/10/2021	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Mines and Petroleum	WA resources sector’s biggest year ever powering nation through COVID
7/10/2021	Cook; Johnston	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	Winners of 2021 Western Australian Export Awards announced
6/10/2021	Johnston	Energy	Partnerships with regional community groups announced
5/10/2021	McGowan; Cook; Johnston	Premier; Health; Mines and Petroleum	COVID-19 vaccine required for workers in the resources industry
1/10/2021	Cook; Johnston	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	BHP Nickel West opens Australia’s first nickel sulphate plant
1/10/2021	Cook; Johnston	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum	WA Government welcomes Alcoa and FYI Resources joint venture
1/10/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Renewable energy scores top honours at Resources Sector Awards
15/09/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Record year for The Perth Mint in 2020-21
9/09/2021	McGurk; Quigley; Johnston	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services; Attorney General; Corrective Services	$198 million committed to keep communities safe, strong and fair
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	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Additional funding to bolster minerals research
7/09/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Resources development strategy to strengthen future prosperity
3/09/2021	Johnston; Carey	Energy; Housing	Public housing solar trial saves tenants hundreds
2/09/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Corrective Services	Ground-breaking return of native rodents to Dirk Hartog Island
1/09/2021	Cook; Johnston; Buti	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum; Lands	Covalent Lithium to build new facility in Kwinana
1/09/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Perth Mint 2022 bullion program launches to the world
25/08/2021	Ellery; Johnston	Education and Training; Energy	Kalgoorlie-Boulder High School launches first Virtual Power Plant
17/08/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Climate Action; Energy	WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
16/08/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Sustainable projects shortlisted for DMIRS Awards for Excellence
6/08/2021	Johnston	Energy	Derby benefits from smart solar solutions
5/08/2021	Johnston	Corrective Services	Employment practices to be reviewed in WA prisons
5/08/2021	Johnston	Energy	Horizon Power opens first Customer Experience Centre in Broome
5/08/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government increases support for mining exploration
2/08/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Applications open for Round 24 of EIS co-funded resource grants
23/07/2021	Johnston	Corrective Services	Bindi Bindi unit to help prisoners spread their wings
22/07/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Tesla looks to Nickel West
14/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	Energy Policy WA boosted to transform and modernise WA energy sector
13/07/2021	Johnston	State Development, Jobs and Trade	Businesses encouraged to enter the Western Australian Export Awards
13/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	Broome to benefit from additional rooftop solar
12/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	Solar system grants power the way for WA charities
1/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	McGowan Government delivers electricity reforms in the Pilbara
1/07/2021	Johnston	Energy	Improved governance arrangements for WA’s energy sector
28/06/2021	Johnston	Energy	Carlisle North celebrates transition to underground power
24/06/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	WA ready to lead Australia’s $7.4 billion battery industry
23/06/2021	Johnston	Energy	South Fremantle Power Station to be sold for redevelopment
18/06/2021	Johnston	Energy	Onslow successfully powered by 100% renewable energy in trial
3/06/2021	Johnston	Energy	Funding and new power solutions for Cyclone Seroja recovery
3/06/2021	Dawson; Johnston	Aboriginal Affairs; Mines and Petroleum	MRIWA introduces scholarships for Aboriginal postgraduates
26/05/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Funding to accelerate net zero emission mining in WA
21/05/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	South Korean investment powers up WA’s battery industry
21/05/2021	Johnston	Energy	Energy Transformation Taskforce successfully concludes
19/05/2021	Johnston	Energy	Western Australia’s biggest wind farm officially opens
19/05/2021	Johnston	Energy	Partnership support for vibrant regional initiatives
15/05/2021	Johnston	Corrective Services	Prisoners mine new skills in training program
7/05/2021	MacTiernan; Johnston	Hydrogen Industry; Energy	Works begin at Australia's first regional renewable hydrogen plant
6/05/2021	Johnston	Energy	Savings for Broome residents as Smart Sun pilot ends
28/04/2021	Johnston	Energy	Major milestones for Distributed Energy Resources Roadmap
21/04/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Co-funded drilling and energy analysis grants attract strong interest
19/04/2021	Johnston; Kelly	Energy; Water	Financial relief for cyclone affected Western Australians
13/04/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Resource sector’s rehabilitation plans showcased in new book
1/04/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Resources jobs and sales continue to break records in WA
30/03/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	WA’s newest nickel sulphide mine officially opens
3/02/2021	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	Extended outage payment doubles for those affected by bushfire
3/02/2021	Johnston	Energy	Virtual Power Plants to become a reality in WA-first
2/02/2021	Johnston	Energy	WA Government launches Boundary Power joint venture
1/02/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Search is on for innovation and excellence in the resources sector
28/01/2021	Johnston	Energy	Contracts awarded for Australia’s largest SPS rollout
27/01/2021	Johnston	Industrial Relations	New arrangements for leading the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission
27/01/2021	Johnston	Industrial Relations	New Chair for Commission for Occupational Safety and Health
22/01/2021	Johnston	Energy	Changes to Western Australia’s energy sector governance
19/01/2021	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	MRIWA PhD scholarships for 2021 attracts all women researchers
19/01/2021	Dawson; Johnston	Environment; Energy	Clean energy projects to lower emissions and create jobs
15/01/2021	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Health surveillance requirements for silica strengthened
14/01/2021	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	New $16 million Western Power energy facility for Albany
29/12/2020	Johnston	Energy	McGowan Government launches $13 million energy scheme
23/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Expansion of Kalgoorlie core library boosts local workforce
18/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Renewable energy to power Yamarna camp and Gruyere gold mine
16/12/2020	Ellery; Johnston	Education and Training; Energy	Solar Schools Program launches in Goldfields-Esperance region
16/12/2020	Johnston	Energy	Innovative electricity prices pilot to harness the sun’s rays
15/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Minister Johnston launches DMIRS’ Statistics Digest
11/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New rules to fast-track construction at WA mine sites
9/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Fortescue's Eliwana mine officially opens creating 500 jobs
7/12/2020	Johnston; Tinley	Energy; Housing	WA-first $6 million worth of solar panels installed on public housing
4/12/2020	Johnston	Energy	Brighter future for Western Australians in the energy sector
4/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New diesel workplace exposure standard starts today
3/12/2020	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Curtin University’s collapsed roof reassembled to help find answers
2/12/2020	Johnston	Industrial Relations	McGowan Government endorses national asbestos plan
2/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Two winners announced for Community Partnership Resources Sector Awards
1/12/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Royalty rebate scheme for lithium miners
30/11/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Future Battery Industry taskforce members named to drive industry
27/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	Joint media statement - Denham renewable hydrogen microgrid an Australian-first
24/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	Western Power’s biggest depot to create 1,100 jobs
20/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	Solar panels power a brighter future for WA charities
12/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	New $15 million energy hub for Peel region
10/11/2020	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Mines and Petroleum	Explorers show strong interest in EIS co-funded drilling
10/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	Funding awarded to energy consumer advocacy groups
5/11/2020	Johnston	Energy	Lead contractor appointed for solar schools program
1/11/2020	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Energy	$600 Household Electricity Credit commences this weekend
30/10/2020	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Minister Johnston launches AMEC's Critical Minerals prospectus
27/10/2020	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Workplace exposure standards for silica and coal dust halved
23/10/2020	Johnston	Energy	Energy technology a boon for regional WA homes
22/10/2020	McGowan; Johnston	Premier; Industrial Relations	Work Health and Safety Bill passes Upper House
19/10/2020	Johnston	Energy	Minister Johnston launches sustainable home of the future
13/10/2020	Johnston	Energy	Funding awarded for regional community partnerships