Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Bill Johnston MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
18/04/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New State Explosives Facility in Myalup officially opens
18/04/2019	Johnston	Energy	A fairer way to pay for power in Aboriginal communities
11/04/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum; Industrial Relations	Release of Final Report of Ministerial Review of State IR system
10/04/2019	McGowan; Johnston; Kelly	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum; Science	WA to host Australia's Future Battery Industries CRC
9/04/2019	Johnston; Kelly	Energy; Science	Solar cars competition ignites student interest in science
5/04/2019	Johnston	Energy	Federal Government overlooks Western Australia again
4/04/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum; Industrial Relations	Nominations open for Work Health and Safety Excellence Awards
2/04/2019	McGowan; MacTiernan; Johnston	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Regional Development; Mines and Petroleum	FMG's $3.7 billion Iron Bridge project to create thousands of jobs
2/04/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government launches new FIFO mental health code
26/03/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Record sales and jobs in WA's resources sector for 2018
24/03/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Scott Morrison must deliver for WA’s emerging battery industry
20/03/2019	Johnston	Industrial Relations	McGowan Government recruits extra WorkSafe inspectors
14/03/2019	Johnston	Energy	Onslow microgrid project Stage Two underway
6/03/2019	Johnston	Energy	McGowan Government launches Energy Transformation Strategy
6/03/2019	Johnston	Energy	GamePlan campaign will deliver elite level safety education
5/03/2019	Johnston	Energy	Reliable, safe Micro Power Systems for Esperance farmers
26/02/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Seeking nominations for Resources Sector Awards for Excellence
22/02/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Applications open for Round 19 of EIS co-funded drilling
21/02/2019	Johnston	Energy	WA companies to lead $8.8 million power system rollout
18/02/2019	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Submissions for wage theft inquiry open
8/02/2019	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government releases economic review of MRIWA
7/02/2019	Dawson; Johnston	Environment; Mines and Petroleum	WA first State to sign up to cut flaring in petroleum industry
31/01/2019	McGowan; Johnston; Kelly	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum; Science	McGowan Government launches Future Battery Industry Strategy
23/01/2019	Johnston	Industrial Relations	Inquiry into wage theft in Western Australia
21/12/2018	Johnston	Energy	McGowan Government announces construction to start on WA's newest wind farm next year
18/12/2018	Johnston	Industrial Relations	McGowan Government appoints new WorkSafe Commissioner
13/12/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	McGowan Government assists development of new potash projects
11/12/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	McGowan Government releases subbies report
4/12/2018	Papalia; Johnston; Wyatt	Small Business; Commerce and Industrial Relations; Finance	McGowan Government to expand Project Bank Accounts in 2019
30/11/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New exploration projects on the rise
27/11/2018	McGowan; Johnston; Dawson	Premier; Mines and Petroleum; Environment	Government introduces strict new controls for hydraulic fracturing
27/11/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	State Government announces new MRIWA CEO
25/11/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Ticket scalping Bill goes to Parliament
19/11/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	EIS paves way for new Fraser Range discoveries
16/11/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Another lithium mine powers up in the Pilbara
15/11/2018	Johnston	Asian Engagement	Asian Engagement consultation paper revealed at ASEAN Dialogue
15/11/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	State Government urges consumers to make portable pools SAFE
15/11/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Celebrating 130 years of geological excellence
12/11/2018	Johnston	Asian Engagement	McGowan Government holds first ASEAN Dialogue this week
26/10/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Excellence on show at WA’s resources sector awards
24/10/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	New appointments at WA Industrial Relations Commission
24/10/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Work Safety Awards WA 2018 winners announced
16/10/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Parliament to consider law changes to protect park home residents
12/10/2018	Johnston	Asian Engagement	New program to support job growth into the Asian region
8/10/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Success in first stage of bid for CRC
21/09/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Extra hours of Christmas retail trading for Perth shoppers
19/09/2018	Johnston; Murray	Commerce and Industrial Relations; Sport and Recreation	McGowan Government progressing with anti-ticket scalping laws
13/09/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Six finalists announced for partnership award
12/09/2018	Johnston	Commerce and Industrial Relations	Bags of fun at Perth Royal Show after successful safety checks
5/09/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	New lithium mine powers up in the Pilbara
4/09/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Minister Johnston unveils Australia's most expensive coin
25/08/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	State Government seeking operator to reopen Ellendale mine
24/08/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum	Applications open for Round 18 of EIS co-funded drilling
22/08/2018	Johnston	Mines and Petroleum; Commerce and Industrial Relations	Updated FIFO code open for comment
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