Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Paul Papalia MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
30/06/2022	Papalia	Road Safety	New Chair of the Road Safety Council
23/06/2022	Papalia	Police	More new recruits join record number of police on the street
15/06/2022	Sanderson; Papalia	Health; Police	Mental Health Co-response expanded into South-West
14/06/2022	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	New Police Commissioner announced
15/05/2022	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Western Australia shines bright for National Road Safety Week
12/05/2022	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Record funding and more police than ever before for WA
8/05/2022	Papalia	Defence Industry	WA defence industry set for international stage
5/05/2022	Papalia	Police	New recruits join record number of police on the street
3/05/2022	McGurk; Papalia	Child Protection; Police	New initiatives to tackle youth crime in the Pilbara
3/05/2022	MacTiernan; McGurk; Johnston; Papalia	Regional Development; Child Protection; Corrective Services; Police	$40.4 million package to tackle juvenile crime in the Kimberley
25/04/2022	Papalia	Veterans Issues	WA Government continues to support veterans on Anzac Day
20/04/2022	Papalia	Police	New armoured vehicles to boost emergency response capability
14/04/2022	Papalia	Defence Industry	Optus Stadium to host world-class defence and security conference
10/04/2022	Papalia	Police	COVID Police join record push in Northbridge and CBD
8/04/2022	Papalia	Police	52 new police officers join the WA Police Force
8/04/2022	McGowan; Ellery; Papalia	Premier; Education and Training; Defence Industry; Veterans Issues	Scholarships to support veterans into non-service defence roles
31/03/2022	Papalia	Defence Industry; Veterans Issues	WA Government awards $172,500 in grants to local defence researchers
30/03/2022	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Thin Blue Line goes high tech as WA Police turn to the future
22/03/2022	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	New laws to balance legitimate gun ownership with community safety
24/02/2022	Papalia	Police	Another 56 police officers join the frontline
23/02/2022	McGowan; Papalia; Carey	Premier; Defence Industry; Lands	$32.1 million wharf upgrade at AMC underway
16/02/2022	Papalia	Police	Operation Regional Shield to crack down on Kimberley youth crime
12/02/2022	Papalia	Police	Just Paw-fect - new police puppies put through their paces
21/01/2022	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Road Safety	Last chance to replace defective Takata airbags
16/01/2022	Papalia	Veterans Issues	Legacy WA builds lifelong connections and skills at annual children's camp in Busselton
13/01/2022	Papalia	Police	Police frontline strengthened as another 59 officers hit the streets
4/01/2022	Papalia	Police	Boost to Kimberley police resources to tackle youth crime
4/01/2022	Papalia	Road Safety	Road safety grants to support community initiatives
31/12/2021	Papalia	Police	Celebrate safely this New Year’s Eve
21/12/2021	Papalia	Police	Bringing joy to WA children doing it tough this Christmas
19/12/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Tis the season to drive safely
14/12/2021	Papalia; Saffioti; McGurk	Police; Transport; Community Services	McGowan Government releases new measures to tackle antisocial behaviour and boost safety in City and Northbridge
8/12/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Historic Police compensation scheme passes Parliament
8/12/2021	McGowan; Quigley; Papalia	Premier; Attorney General; Police	Tough new laws to hit organised crime including bikies
7/12/2021	McGurk; Papalia	Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Police	‘Don’t be silent’ amid high family violence risk this festive season
2/12/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	WA Police move into the new age with electronic infringements
24/11/2021	Papalia	Police	New police powers and tough penalties to crack down on organised crime
23/11/2021	Papalia; Whitby	Police; Emergency Services	Firebugs on notice ahead of summer as Police Strike Force formed
21/11/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	McGowan Government launches Police summer crime crackdown
19/11/2021	Papalia	Veterans Issues	Hundreds to commemorate 80th anniversary of sinking of HMAS Sydney (II)
18/11/2021	Papalia	Police	Police frontline continues to grow to safeguard communities across WA
18/11/2021	Papalia	Road Safety	Buckled up for 50 years
15/11/2021	McGowan; Cook; Papalia	Premier; Health; Police	New COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Ellenbrook as school leavers prepare for Leavers 2021 celebrations
14/11/2021	Papalia; Saffioti	Road Safety; Transport	New eRideable rules roll in ready for Christmas
10/11/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Veterans Issues	$1.14 million to Legacy WA for veteran support programs
21/10/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	$1 million reward to support police investigation into suspicious disappearance of Cleo Smith
21/10/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Landmark police compensation legislation introduced to Parliament
13/10/2021	Quigley; Papalia	Attorney General; Police	New laws give police powers to disrupt and dismantle criminal gangs
8/10/2021	Papalia	Police	51 new constables strengthen police frontline
7/10/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Aurora’s House - teaching children driveway safety
7/10/2021	Cook; Ellery; Papalia	Health; Education and Training; Police	Mandatory vaccination for Dunsborough school leavers event
29/09/2021	Papalia	Police	Honouring the fallen on National Police Remembrance Day
29/09/2021	Papalia	Police	Cabinet approves reward for unsolved murder
28/09/2021	Papalia	Road Safety	Safe vehicles will save lives on WA roads
16/09/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Industry	Full Cycle Docking decision fails WA
16/09/2021	Papalia	Police	New memorial area to commemorate police officers and staff who have died while serving
10/09/2021	Papalia	Police	State budget prioritises community safety in Kalgoorlie-Boulder
9/09/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police; Road Safety	Record Police funding to keep Western Australians safe
2/09/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	$18 million for PCYC to enhance services as new Carnarvon centre opens
2/09/2021	Papalia	Police	Additional $35 million for Fremantle Police Complex
1/09/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Second new helicopter to give WA Police the most advanced air support
30/08/2021	Cook; Papalia; Dawson	Health; Police; Mental Health	Mental Health Co-response team expanded to Geraldton
28/08/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Police	Newly revamped Broome PCYC opens its doors
27/08/2021	Papalia	Police	Another boost to community safety as 141 more police officers hit the streets
24/08/2021	McGowan; Cook; Papalia	Premier; Health; Police	New WA COVID-19 Vaccine Commander appointed for WA
22/08/2021	McGowan; Punch; Papalia	Premier; Seniors and Ageing; Police	McGowan Government restores $400 Safety and Security Rebate
29/07/2021	Papalia	Veterans Issues	$4.43 million funding boost to support veterans and their families
6/07/2021	Papalia	Road Safety	Plan ahead as road safety upgrades underway in the South-West
6/07/2021	Papalia	Police	McGowan Government supporting South-West communities
5/07/2021	Papalia	Defence Industry	Funding boost for WA-based defence research projects
24/06/2021	Papalia; Buti	Defence Industry; Lands	WA firm named as preferred proponent for AMC upgrade
15/06/2021	Papalia; Buti	Defence Industry; Lands	Major tender awarded for AMC Integrated Infrastructure Program
14/06/2021	Papalia	Police	Government moves to outlaw gel blasters in Western Australia
4/06/2021	Papalia	Police	Boost to police frontline with 59 new officers to hit the streets
1/06/2021	Papalia	Defence Industry	WA defence industry in the spotlight at Land Forces 2021
30/05/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Time to Sweat - McGowan Government crackdown on impaired drivers
22/05/2021	Papalia	Defence Industry	WA Indo-Pacific Defence Conference returns in 2021 bigger and better
16/05/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Take the pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week
5/05/2021	Papalia	Veterans Issues	WA Government welcomes Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
31/03/2021	Papalia	Police; Road Safety	Police launch road safety blitz over Easter long weekend
30/03/2021	McGowan; Papalia	Premier; Defence Industry	Construction underway at the Australian Marine Complex
20/03/2021	Papalia	Police	Police Minister welcomes 91 new officers to the Force
5/03/2021	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Royal Commission to be held into Crown Perth’s suitability to hold licence
2/02/2021	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	$3 million to improve CaLD community facilities
1/02/2021	Papalia	Defence Issues	New funding round for collaborative defence research projects
1/02/2021	Papalia	Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New council to help steer multiculturalism in WA
30/01/2021	Papalia	Defence Issues	Contract awarded for $87.6 million defence infrastructure projects
29/01/2021	Papalia	Tourism	Five-year funding locked in for regional tourism organisations
29/01/2021	McGowan; Cook; Papalia	Premier; Health; Small Business	Mandatory contact registers expanded to keep WA safe
26/01/2021	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge climb starts activation of Stadium precinct
25/01/2021	Papalia	Tourism	Locals encouraged to Stay, Play and Save at Perth hotels
21/01/2021	Ellery; Papalia	Education and Training; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests	New languages for Western Australian schools
20/01/2021	Papalia	Tourism	Three-year funding secured for Sculpture by the Sea
18/01/2021	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Entries open for Australian Masters Games in Perth
6/01/2021	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Banned Drinkers Register to be trialled in the Kimberley
29/12/2020	Papalia	Small Business	Local governments selected to revolutionise approvals processes for small business
22/12/2020	Papalia	Tourism	Free travel for kids and new ‘Happiest Happy Hour’ for Rottnest
21/12/2020	Papalia	Racing and Gaming	Nearly $1.2 million of unclaimed winnings for community projects
21/12/2020	Papalia; Murray	Tourism; Sport and Recreation	Margaret River to continue hosting popular pro surf event until 2024
18/12/2020	Papalia	Defence Issues	$200,000 investment supports 22 SMEs to become Defence-Ready