Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Paul Papalia MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
3/07/2020	Papalia	Defence Issues	New directory showcasing local defence industry goes live
3/07/2020	Papalia	Tourism	‘Get Quokka Happy’ and save on Rottnest Island this winter
3/07/2020	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Broomes Shinju Matsuri festival celebrates 50th anniversary
30/06/2020	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Increase to Rex regional flights to help with COVID recovery
28/06/2020	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge adventure activities set for summer opening
26/06/2020	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	FIFA Women’s World Cup coming to Perth in 2023
23/06/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Issues	Industry and community invited to have say on future of Australian Marine Complex
20/06/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Former Tourism Australia head and architect of viral Superbowl ad joining Tourism WA Board
19/06/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs	Ageing in Multicultural WA report to help guide services for older Western Australians
12/06/2020	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	The wait is over - Kalbarri Skywalk opens
9/06/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Five-star vote of confidence for Margaret River and WA tourism
6/06/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest Island reopens to visitors as Phase 3 of COVID-19 roadmap commences
4/06/2020	Papalia	Defence Issues	New WA-built Submarine Rescue Facility in Henderson
3/06/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Statement on RWWA chief executive Richard Burt
2/06/2020	Wyatt; Papalia	Aboriginal Affairs; Tourism	McGowan Government commences historic Rottnest Island Wadjemup Project
1/06/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	WA locals urged to ‘Wander out Yonder’ and explore stunning State
29/05/2020	Quigley; Papalia	Commerce; Small Business	New WA code provides certainty for commercial tenants
28/05/2020	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional tourism recovery boosted with events support
15/05/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Small Business	Supporting WA businesses re-opening through COVID-19
13/05/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	$14.4 million package to support tourism industry and jobs
11/05/2020	Cook; Papalia	Health; Small Business	COVID Safety Plans key to reopening WA businesses
1/05/2020	Papalia; Tinley	Tourism; Fisheries	Recreational fishers allowed restricted access to Rottnest Island waters
30/04/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming; Small Business	Selected TAB agencies to provide limited transaction services
29/04/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Small Business	COVID-19 hygiene training sets course for hospitality recovery
23/04/2020	McGowan; Wyatt; Quigley; Papalia	Premier; Treasurer; Commerce; Small Business	New $154.5 million relief package to support tenants, landlords and construction industry
20/04/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	COVID-19 takeaway alcohol restrictions lifted
8/04/2020	Papalia	Tourism	WA’s tourism numbers reach record high before COVID-19 pandemic
3/04/2020	Papalia	Tourism	New COVID-19 support team to help WA tourism industry
2/04/2020	Papalia	Small Business	New subbies protection laws now in place
2/04/2020	Papalia	Defence Issues	Applications now open for defence research grants
27/03/2020	Papalia	Racing And Gaming	New support for small businesses during liquor restrictions
17/03/2020	Papalia	Small Business	Small business support services boosted in response to COVID-19
17/03/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New policy heralds a more inclusive society
15/03/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Harmony Week - a time to celebrate cultural diversity
13/03/2020	Papalia	Tourism	New partnership encourages east coast tourists to road-trip to WA’s north
12/03/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Record breaking campaign encourages West Aussie holidaymakers to 'Do it in WA’
29/02/2020	McGowan; Templeman; Papalia	Premier; Culture and the Arts; Tourism	High-voltage Highway to Hell finale closes epic Perth Festival season
26/02/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Jambo Africa brings vibrant culture to Stirling’s doorstep
25/02/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	UFC’s return to Perth a triumph for WA tourism
21/02/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Festival showcases multicultural South-West
21/02/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Pilbara Banned Drinkers Register trial tender launched
21/02/2020	Templeman; Papalia; Saffioti	Culture and the Arts; Tourism; Transport	Hell’s Bell ready to ring in the world’s largest homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival’s closing event
20/02/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to attract rowing elite with championship triple
18/02/2020	MacTiernan; Papalia	Agriculture and Food; Tourism	Leading agtech event heads west
17/02/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Campaign urges interstate footy fans to stay and play in WA
11/02/2020	Papalia	Defence Issues	Government supports WA defence industry at premier Army expo
10/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Transport; Tourism	New funding boost for WA tourism and regional aviation
6/02/2020	Papalia	Tourism	More flights from Singapore shows confidence in WA tourism
31/01/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Multimillion-dollar marketing boost to holiday in WA and support tourism industry
31/01/2020	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Tết brings fireworks and festivities to Wanneroo
31/01/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Innovative course creating opportunities for budding baristas
30/01/2020	Papalia; Dawson	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Disability Services	New centre to support community’s most vulnerable
30/01/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host rugby world champions and second Bledisloe Cup
28/01/2020	Dawson; MacTiernan; Papalia	Environment; Regional Development; Tourism	Ecotourism accommodation in popular national park
25/01/2020	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Chinese New Year sparkles and dances across WA
24/01/2020	Wyatt; Papalia	Aboriginal Affairs; Lands; Tourism	Aboriginal dance and culture celebrated in Yagan Square
23/01/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	T20 trophy arrives in Perth ahead of Women’s World Cup
21/01/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Joint media statement - New era for Rottnest Island’s West End as $33 million infrastructure program gets underway
17/01/2020	Papalia	Tourism	WA’s visitor numbers and spend the highest on record
15/01/2020	McGowan; Papalia; Ellery	Premier; Tourism; Education and Training	First ever direct flight from Shanghai to Perth touches down
13/01/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Half-a-million reasons for more people to visit WA
8/01/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	AFL Masters Carnival to help kick tourism goals in 2020
1/01/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Nadal snaps quokka selfie ahead of ATP Cup debut
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Swiss visitors urged not to miss all Western Australia has to offer
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	German and Swiss travellers enticed to WA for outdoor adventure
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	WA self-drive holidays promoted in Germany and Switzerland
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	State on show in new European marketing campaign
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	New campaign goes for gold in bid to attract visitors to WA
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	UK travel giant promotes Perth as first stop for Aussie adventure
23/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Next wave of $12 million marketing boost targets Europe
20/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Affordable airfares between Perth and Exmouth extended
19/12/2019	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New funding addresses key gaps in CaLD community services
12/12/2019	Ellery; Papalia	Education and Training; Defence Issues	Naval Base Campus gets tick of approval
12/12/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism	WA cricket lovers urged to vote with their feet at first day-night Test
7/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	New direct flights between Perth and Manila to begin in March
5/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	New summer experiences for Rottnest visitors
2/12/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Perth promoted as dream destination for business events
30/11/2019	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA supports Australian bid for Women’s Football World Cup 2023
28/11/2019	Papalia	Defence Issues	Leader of the Opposition jeopardises WA’s submarine bid
19/11/2019	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Issues	WA's first ever defence research grants to help national security
15/11/2019	Wyatt; Papalia	Lands; Tourism	Ritz-Carlton makes triumphant return to Perth
14/11/2019	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Western Australian Racehorse Welfare Plan released
13/11/2019	Papalia	Tourism	New member appointed to Tourism WA’s Board
10/11/2019	Papalia	Tourism	WA tourism’s cream of the crop recognised at Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
8/11/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Western Australia Gourmet Escape kicks off in the Valley
8/11/2019	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	French inspired festival returns to Perth
8/11/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Tennis aces welcomed to Perth for historic Fed Cup decider
6/11/2019	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Nominations now open for WA’s 2020 Multicultural Awards
3/11/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Tickets to fly direct between Perth and Shanghai now on sale
1/11/2019	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	New changes restrict liquor barns to address community concerns
1/11/2019	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Tourism; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	World’s best judo competitors grapple for honours in Perth
31/10/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Treasurer; Small Business	McGowan Government delivers payroll tax relief for WA businesses
28/10/2019	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism	Premier and Gilly team up to get Indian travellers to holiday in WA
25/10/2019	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Spring festival celebrates multiculturalism
25/10/2019	Papalia	Tourism	Funding boost to expand Fringe World Festival’s marketing reach into Singapore
24/10/2019	Papalia	Small Business	Small changes are a big deal for small business
23/10/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Fans’ response to Perth Constellation Cup test match out of this world
22/10/2019	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth scores NRL Nines in Australian first
20/10/2019	McGowan; Papalia; Templeman	Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts	Local and international artists pay high-voltage homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival
18/10/2019	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Greek culture to be celebrated in Perth