Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Paul Papalia MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
19/09/2017	Murray; McGurk; Saffioti; Papalia	Sport and Recreation; Women's Interests; Transport; Tourism	Fremantle Dockers AFLW game confirmed for Perth Stadium
12/09/2017	Papalia	Tourism; Racing and Gaming	New liquor reform a boost for tourism operators
10/09/2017	McGowan; Murray; Papalia	Premier; Sport and Recreation; Tourism	Perth Stadium to officially open with free Community Open Day
8/09/2017	Papalia; Roberts; Logan	Tourism; Police; Emergency Services	Western Australia secures Police and Emergency Games in 2018
8/09/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	WA's cultural diversity on the runway
7/09/2017	Papalia; Wyatt	Tourism; Treasurer	McGowan Labor Government’s record investment to grow tourism
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; Papalia	Treasurer; Racing and Gaming	Reform of wagering taxation - introduction of a point of consumption tax
6/09/2017	Papalia; Quigley	Small Business; Attorney General	Pro bono legal services a lifeline for small business
5/09/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Hospitality advocate appointed to Tourism Australia Board
5/09/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Australia Africa Week explores industry and cultural links
1/09/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Qantas announcement a positive step forward for regional WA
1/09/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Major festival a time for celebration and reflection
31/08/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Singapore important market for WA tourism
28/08/2017	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Perth to host NRL opening weekend double-header
24/08/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Funding boost for WA’s biggest horse racing festival
21/08/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Push to fill Perth hotel rooms
18/08/2017	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Liquor bans introduced in two more communities
17/08/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Countdown is on until Spartan championships hit Perth
14/08/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan; Murray	Tourism; Regional Development; Sport and Recreation	Western Australia secures BMX National Championships
11/08/2017	MacTiernan; Papalia	Agriculture and Food; Tourism	Fresh produce on the menu in Carnarvon
9/08/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Issues	Defence Advocate to fight for WA's fair share of defence jobs
7/08/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Celebrating language learning in WA
4/08/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan; Murray	Tourism; Regional Development; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River Pro remains on Championship Tour
31/07/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	New ferry service to provide Rottnest tourism boost
28/07/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Funding secured for Augusta Adventure Fest
25/07/2017	Papalia	Tourism	New deal signed for Sculpture by the Sea
24/07/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Landmark Aboriginal campgrounds open in the Kimberley
20/07/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Multicultural Advisory Group appointed
3/07/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Young leaders tackle big issues facing multicultural WA
28/06/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Tourism jobs leap above 100,000
27/06/2017	Papalia	Tourism	New appointments for Tourism WA board
27/06/2017	Papalia	Small Business; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New program encourages small business development
27/06/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Tennis superstar Roger Federer secured for the Hopman Cup
26/06/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Thousands joins Eid celebrations across the State
23/06/2017	Papalia	Tourism	WA tourism board chairman steps down
23/06/2017	MacTiernan; Papalia	Regional Development; Tourism	WA's extraordinary black truffles on show
21/06/2017	Papalia	Defence Issues	Rockingham Technopole: New player for defence in WA
20/06/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Clubs WA celebrate and support cultural diversity
20/06/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Inquiry into regional airfares in Western Australia
19/06/2017	Dawson; Papalia	Environment; Tourism	Northern whale migration under way
16/06/2017	Papalia	Defence Issues	Indian and Australian navies hit the seas for maritime exercise
15/06/2017	Papalia	Defence Issues	Western Australia plays host to French trade mission
15/06/2017	Papalia	Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Cruise ships cleared to gamble off all WA ports
14/06/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Grants support WA community language schools
9/06/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Street festival a vibrant celebration of multiculturalism
8/06/2017	Papalia; Saffioti	Tourism; Planning	Swan Valley to become major tourism precinct
2/06/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Dragons to descend on Champion Lakes
27/05/2017	Papalia	Tourism; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Heritage and cultural activities planned for Reconciliation Week
26/05/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Issues	Defence West to champion interests of the industry and create jobs
26/05/2017	Johnston; Papalia	Commerce and Industrial Relations; Defence Issues	Recognising WA's best exporters
25/05/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Tourism WA to appoint east coast advocate
19/05/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	First industry consortium to promote tourism as key economic driver
19/05/2017	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	Quest for a star - talent show supports multicultural youth
16/05/2017	Papalia	Defence Issues	WA dudded in national Naval Shipbuilding Plan
9/05/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism	Perth Airport upgrades underway ahead of direct Perth-London flights
6/05/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Regional events receive funding boost
6/05/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Inaugural Spartan event coming to Perth
4/05/2017	Papalia	Tourism	Aboriginal tourism initiative wins national award
26/04/2017	Papalia	Defence Issues	Federal Defence Industry Minister endorses WA's naval shipbuilding capacity
9/04/2017	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Tourism; Racing and Gaming	Next wave of liquor reforms underway to create jobs
6/04/2017	Papalia; MacTiernan	Tourism; Regional Development	Funding to create sustainable visitor centres in regional WA