Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
14/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering $30 million of transport upgrades through Mid-West
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government welcomes an additional $142 million for regional road safety
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Second stage of Great Northern Highway upgrades underway
12/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Flight frequency back to pre-COVID levels on some regional routes
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Next phase of community consultation begins for Swan River Crossings Project
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Quinns Beach groyne upgrade completed in time for winter
7/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET Bayswater Junction hits the switch
6/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Electric buses on track to start Joondalup CAT trial in January
4/05/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Federal Budget infrastructure boost to help build Western Australia’s economic recovery
3/05/2021	Saffioti	Ports	New Fremantle Ports Chief Executive Officer appointed
30/04/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Fair policy reform delivers funding for community infrastructure
28/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Boom gates long gone as traffic starts under Davis Road underpass
28/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Proponents shortlisted for iconic new Swan River Causeway Bridge
21/04/2021	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	McGowan Government initiative to get more truckies on the road
19/04/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Sanderson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Iconic Perth Kids’ Bridge taking shape over Winthrop Avenue
16/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Concessions for Classics scheme roars into action
16/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Major transformation of Mitchell Freeway southbound a step closer
6/04/2021	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	Heritage specialists awarded contract for Ascot Kilns conservation
3/04/2021	Saffioti	Transport	All aboard the new C-Series railcar at Yagan Square
1/04/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Bye-bye boom gates - Denny Avenue level crossing closes for good
31/03/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government welcomes more flight options for Pilbara residents
29/03/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major demolition works start at former Princess Margaret Hospital site
25/03/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth
3/02/2021	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Further support for transport industry to keep WA moving
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Community feedback guides next stage of Swan River Crossings project
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for road gateway in Perth’s eastern suburbs
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Funding program to deliver rest area upgrades for heavy vehicle drivers in regional WA
1/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering key intersection upgrades for Armadale
29/01/2021	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tenders called for new Carnarvon Fascine boat pens
29/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Biggest ever South-West road project now underway, unlocking thousands of local jobs
29/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Expressions of interest now open to build iconic new Causeway Bridge
28/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Transformation of Mitchell Freeway southbound continues
26/01/2021	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge climb starts activation of Stadium precinct
22/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Record WA cycling investment continues with latest grants round
22/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Votes are in for Cockburn Station tower’s new artwork
21/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	$3 million for airport upgrades in regional Western Australia
21/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Boaties rejoice: further $1.5 million to improve WA boating facilities
21/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Industry workshop starts search for Tonkin Highway Extension contractor
20/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$4 million of grants available for coastal planning and management
20/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET delivering for local businesses and local jobs
20/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET steaming ahead with three projects moving to shortlist phase
15/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Matagarup Bridge climb to open Australia Day
14/01/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Dawson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Construction of rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge now underway
14/01/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Public realm plans for first Subi East neighbourhood open for comment
11/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Major infrastructure projects developing Stirling into a hub of activity
8/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - More than $250 million of regional road upgrades rolling out across Western Australia
4/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Additional weekly flight to be trialled between Kununurra and Balgo
27/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Celebrate the New Year with free public transport after midnight
23/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Murray	Health; Planning; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
20/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government delivering Wi-Fi to the Prospector train
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivers new sports pavilion for Ellenbrook
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning regulations streamline system and cut red tape
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts
17/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Ellery	Premier; Transport; Education and Training	TAFE graduates straight on the job on major METRONET projects
17/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Dawson	Health; Transport; Environment	Local builder Civmec to construct rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Next tranche of Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network projects announced
16/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Commonwealth and State Governments collaborate to deliver millions in regional road safety improvements
15/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Transformation of northern suburbs road network continues
14/12/2020	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	McGowan Government secures unprecedented funding for regional roads safety
14/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Wheel clamping ban now in effect in WA
12/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government commits $45 million to Stirling Bus Interchange
12/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Voting now open on new artwork for Cockburn Station tower
11/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Contract awarded to deliver fast-tracked Mitchell Freeway Extension
11/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Preferred proponent chosen for METRONET’s Lakelands Station
10/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New development standards for City of Joondalup infill areas
10/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Volgren Australia’s Malaga workshop celebrates 2,000th bus milestone
10/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government welcomes new Virgin fares for regional residents
8/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government drops in with wheely good news for Morley skaters
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley Planning Bill passes Parliament protecting region
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	State Government allocates additional $3.4 million to plan for fast train to Bunbury
4/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Ranford Road Station piling on Thornlie-Cockburn Link milestones
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New East Wanneroo plan sets 50-year vision for strategic growth
3/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Perth-Fremantle Principal Shared Path extension to commence
3/12/2020	Wyatt; Saffioti	Aboriginal Affairs; Transport	Aboriginal heritage place at Alkimos Central to be protected
3/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Premier; Transport; Regional Development	Bunbury Waterfront project delivering benefits for the South-West
2/12/2020	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Heritage	Call for expert team to rekindle historic Ascot Kilns
2/12/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Wheel clamping banned in Western Australia from December 14
1/12/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Government-industry partnership improves Pilbara road safety
27/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Medium density policy to create more diverse housing opportunities
27/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Speed limit change for section of South Western Highway in Picton East
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister makes call on Broome planning proposal
26/11/2020	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Works now underway at busy Stock Road intersection
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Governments partnering to deliver additional upgrades to Dampier Peninsula roads
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - $65 million Broome Cape Leveque Road sealing project now complete
25/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	$1 million in funding to support trial Derby to Broome air services
25/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Reference Group established to guide regional road signage review
24/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Ageing Australind train taken out of service for major repairs
24/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - $100 million transformation planned for Thomas Road around Byford
24/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Thomas Road works mark start of METRONET Byford Rail Extension
23/11/2020	Wyatt; Saffioti	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs; Transport	Public art and celebration of Aboriginal culture take centre stage at Alkimos Central
20/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Pickering Brook’s future planning blueprint report endorsed
16/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Edith Cowan University seeking lead architect and lead design engineers for multi-million-dollar city campus
16/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Industrial park to create jobs and spur growth north of Perth
13/11/2020	MacTiernan; Saffioti	Regional Development; Transport	Work starts on Spoilbank Marina road upgrades
11/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Third stage of South Coast Highway works now underway
10/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - METRONET Forrestfield Airport Link steaming ahead
6/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Approval marks significant milestone for planning reform
5/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New subdivision policy plans for connected communities
2/11/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Concept designs revealed for METRONET’s new Midland Station