Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Paul Papalia MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
22/06/2018	MacTiernan; Papalia; Saffioti	Regional Development; Tourism; Transport	State Government welcomes regional WA shortlist for new Qantas pilot academy
22/06/2018	Papalia	Defence Issues	Minister launches inaugural Indo-Pacific Defence Conference
20/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	New strategy set to maximise Perth Hills’ tourism potential
18/06/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Western Australian Visitor Centre under new management
11/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Burswood Jetty to support new stadium ferry service
8/06/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Community language schools receive boost with vital funding
7/06/2018	Papalia	Defence Issues	Inaugural WA Defence Industry Capability Directory launched
4/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	Funding boost to help Araluen tourism bloom
1/06/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Dragons compete on Champion Lakes
30/05/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	WA to host Australian masters hockey championships
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Recognising history central to Reconciliation Week
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Rottnest open to more recreational offerings
27/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Winter offers underline Wadjemup’s year-round appeal
25/05/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Free park entry during Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival
24/05/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Three-day event celebrates African cultures in WA
18/05/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Local festival celebrates global cultures
18/05/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Qantas flies Perth to Broome for under $200
17/05/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	WA’s Muslim communities begin the holiest month of the year
11/05/2018	Papalia; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Tourism; Transport; Regional Development	Taskforce to investigate Western Australian pilot training school
10/05/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Funding for Italian language program reinstated in 2018-19 Budget
10/05/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Issues	Jobs boost: Budget delivers $4.9 million boost for Defence West
9/05/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Small Business	Celebrating 30 years of the WA Industry and Export Awards
8/05/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Increased flight capacity from Singapore a boost for tourism
5/05/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional events receive funding boost
4/05/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Spectacular festival celebrates Sikh history and New Year
26/04/2018	Papalia; Ellery	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Education and Training	Interpreting students on pathway to vital profession
22/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Albany’s new visitor centre opens to help drive visitation
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host World Indigenous Tourism Summit in 2020
19/04/2018	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	West End linked to Wadjemup walk trails
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Construction begins on new Rottnest offerings
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Record visitation continues for Rottnest
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Premium upgrade for Hotel Rottnest
19/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host Australia’s largest tourism trade event in 2019
18/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Statement from Tourism Minister Paul Papalia
17/04/2018	Dawson; Papalia; Johnston	Environment; Tourism; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Local Government; Heritage	Trail celebrates Sikh heritage
17/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Two-year deal secured for SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon
12/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth Fashion Festival to celebrate 20th anniversary
12/04/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Buddha’s Birthday festival celebrates multicultural WA
11/04/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Whale sharks' arrival signals excitement for 2018
10/04/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River Pro showcases jewel in WA’s crown
7/04/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	First Pilbara Camping with Custodians campground opens
4/04/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New appointment for Tourism WA board
3/04/2018	Ellery; Papalia	Education and Training; Defence Issues	TAFE college named training partner for naval shipbuilding college
31/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Kids admitted to Rottnest Island for free
28/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Surf lifesavers descend on Scarborough
27/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	New marketing campaign launched to target youth market
25/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	History-making flight returns from London to Perth
24/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	History in making as first plane prepares to depart Perth for London
23/03/2018	Papalia; Dawson	Tourism; Environment	Community effort to protect iconic WA marsupial
22/03/2018	Papalia	Racing and Gaming; Small Business	Extended Easter Sunday trading for regional liquor stores
22/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Bentley marks Harmony Week with free family festival
21/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	WA students discuss cultural diversity at Harmony Week debate
21/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Two-year action plan to grow tourism in Western Australia
20/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New website reveals the numbers behind WA’s cultural diversity
19/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Tourism; Transport	Economic windfall as cruise line commits to record 141 days in WA
19/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Visitors from across Greater China say ‘Ni Hao’ to WA
17/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Russian community celebrates Harmony Week with the language of music and dance
17/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Tea ceremonies have starring role in Harmony Week celebration
17/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New project provides space for creativity and collaboration
16/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Katanning Harmony Festival showcases multicultural gem
16/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Families at the heart of Harmony Week in Three Springs
16/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Bringing cultures together with the world game
15/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Mirrabooka community celebrates Harmony Week
14/03/2018	Murray; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Australian-first multicultural uniform guide opens sport to all
14/03/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Celebrating cultural diversity in Western Australia
11/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Transport; Tourism	Fremantle Passenger Terminal to get $3 million refresh
7/03/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Google Trekker to visit WA's natural attractions
6/03/2018	Papalia; Wyatt	Racing and Gaming; Treasurer	Consultation with racing industry to begin on TAB future
6/03/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Londoners see Perth ahead of historic flights
5/03/2018	Papalia	Defence Issues	WA to welcome defence industry leaders
3/03/2018	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Liquor ban declared in Kalumburu
26/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Huge push to sell holidays to Perth and WA begins on east coast
24/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Record number of Western Australian tourism businesses win gold in national awards
23/02/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Festival showcases multicultural South-West
23/02/2018	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Busselton to welcome top sailors for SuperFoiler Grand Prix
22/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Perth to host national polocrosse championships
21/02/2018	Papalia; Ellery	Tourism; Education and Training	Students encouraged to take up careers in cookery
21/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	New research shows importance of Aboriginal tourism to WA
19/02/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	One State with many voices - WA celebrates language diversity
19/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Safety first for Rotto swim crews
17/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Responsible sale, supply and consumption key driver in wave of liquor reforms
14/02/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Liquor reforms to elevate WA tourism and local jobs
13/02/2018	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Campaign encourages Western Australians to ‘Show Gambling Who’s Boss’
12/02/2018	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	WA celebrates the Lunar New Year of the Dog
9/02/2018	Papalia; Roberts	Tourism; Police	Rotto’s Summer of Safety
8/02/2018	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Chelsea FC and Perth Glory to clash at Optus Stadium on July 23
2/02/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Afternoon discounts staying through summer
2/02/2018	Papalia; Johnston	Tourism; Asian Engagement	Increased flights from Jakarta to boost tourism
30/01/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Murray	Premier; Tourism; Sport and Recreation	World T20 coming to Perth in 2020
27/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Proposals for WA’s annual international culinary event underway
26/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Luxury cruise liner makes maiden voyage to WA
17/01/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Tourism boost for Perth icon
11/01/2018	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Grants to support WA’s vibrant multicultural celebrations
11/01/2018	Papalia	Tourism	Federer quokka shot smashes WA tourism into global advantage
8/01/2018	Papalia; Saffioti	Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Planning	Small businesses to help Yagan Square thrive
5/01/2018	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Green light for ‘Old Salt’ Swan River event barge
28/12/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Federer gets up close and personal with the locals at Rottnest
20/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Thousands to fly to Perth for world Frisbee championships
18/12/2017	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	WA secures two national swimming championship events in 2020
15/12/2017	Papalia	Tourism	300 more airline seats a day coming into Perth on Qatar