Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
13/05/2022	Saffioti	Ports	$332 million investment to optimise growth at Geraldton Port
13/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government to deliver new direct flight between Geraldton and Karratha
12/05/2022	Saffioti	Ports	McGowan Government boosting trade and jobs with port projects
12/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Record investment in cycling and walking paths continue
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	$9 billion road network transformation for WA
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	McGowan Government delivers $5.6 billion for regional roads
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	METRONET powering ahead with record $6 billion investment
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti; Carey	Premier; Treasurer; Planning; Housing	Tax reform and incentives to deliver a housing supply boost
11/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Victoria Quay vision ramping up as Westport powers ahead
10/05/2022	McGowan; Whitby; Saffioti; Johnston	Premier; Climate Action; Transport; Energy	WA’s climate action efforts accelerate with $60 million EV package
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bill before Parliament to reopen significant development pathway
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy to end ahead of schedule
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Ports	Investing in Bunbury and Esperance Ports to drive trade
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Transformational Bunbury Outer Ring Road project progressing
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$3 million of upgrades planned for Australind Rail Corridor
8/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New $100 million Tonkin Hwy interchange unlocks 10,000 Ellenbrook homes
5/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	2022 Coastal Awards recognise the importance of WA coastlines
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$200 million boost for Western Australia’s regional rail freight network
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	New structure plan for Muchea to support industry and growth
2/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Program to improve heavy vehicle rest areas now underway
29/04/2022	Saffioti	Ports	Pilbara businesses set to benefit from new dredging contract
29/04/2022	Saffioti	Ports	Works commence on safe haven for tugs
29/04/2022	Saffioti	Ports	$78 million jobs boost with major investment at Port of Port Hedland
28/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Successful regional learner driver program given $5.5 million boost
28/04/2022	Saffioti; Punch	Transport; Disability Services	Boost for wheelchair accessible taxi services around the State
28/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Ports	Fitzroy Crossing runway renewal a boost for the region
27/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Further investment planned for Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
26/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Albany Ring Road reaches new milestone for WA’s Great Southern region
14/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	More than $8 million in grants to connect WA communities
13/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Midland Line shutdown to say Bye Bye Bayswater Bridge
12/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final link in 74km Perth to Mandurah riding route complete
8/04/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	Guidelines set for Bayswater’s transformation
7/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Federal Labor commits to major METRONET project in Beckenham
5/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Broun Avenue bridge demolished to make way for Morley Station
1/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Help plan Australind replacement services during extended Armadale Line closure
1/04/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government returning road maintenance jobs in-house
31/03/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	$17.3 million settlement for Landgate building secures future of public sector in Midland
31/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	More affordable airfares have landed for regional Western Australians
29/03/2022	Saffioti	Ports	New Mid West Ports Authority CEO appointed
29/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Ports	Next step for Westport with Anketell-Thomas Road concept released
29/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Works starts on Point Peron groyne project
28/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government’s first locally built METRONET Railcar leaves facility
24/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Further $1.6 million to support learner drivers in Pilbara and Kimberley
24/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Enabling legislation for major METRONET projects passes Legislative Assembly
23/03/2022	Saffioti; Cook	Ports; State Development, Jobs and Trade	Plans progress to build new wharf at Port of Dampier
22/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work underway to improve safety at regional roadwork sites
22/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Help us plan replacement services for the Armadale Line shutdown
22/03/2022	Cook; Saffioti	Commerce; Transport	McGowan Government to reform WA tow truck industry
21/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Caledonian Avenue level crossing to close on April 15
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Subi East recognised as world leader in sustainable community development
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Major initiatives to progress phase two of planning reform
17/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Iconic WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded and beaming colour
17/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Major boost for the Perth City Deal
16/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for new METRONET Midland Station
15/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Phase 2 of Stephenson Avenue Extension now underway
13/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Countdown on until we farewell the infamous Bayswater Bridge
11/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Road train permits extended to help resupply State supermarkets
10/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Culture and the Arts	Joint media statement - Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment
9/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Media Statement - Work on final section of Albany Ring Road underway
5/03/2022	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Ports; State Development, Jobs and Trade	New taskforce to examine Western Australian shipping industry
1/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET Lakelands Station taking shape as work continues
28/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Additional flight added for Derby to Broome air service
28/02/2022	Saffioti; Whitby	Tourism; Climate Action	First electric CAT bus hits the streets in Joondalup
28/02/2022	Saffioti; Cook; MacTiernan	Planning; Tourism; Agriculture and Food	Draft report for Pickering Brook and Surrounds released for comment
27/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Purple CAT providing free travel to UWA, Perth Children’s Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
25/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tenders called for upgrade at Albany Waterfront Marina
23/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New METRONET legislation introduced to enable major projects
21/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Remainder of Outback Way to be sealed as part of $678m project
21/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Congestion relief for Fremantle as High Street Upgrade reaches completion
20/02/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Major METRONET projects to transform the Armadale Line
18/02/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Housing; Lands; Planning	Housing Diversity Pipeline to boost social housing and support jobs
15/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Crucial east-west rail line re-opened after emergency repairs
14/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Endangered birds prioritised in coastal management work
14/02/2022	Saffioti	Planning	$4 million of grants now available to protect WA coastline
9/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.8 million allocated to improve access for regional learner drivers
8/02/2022	Saffioti; Templeman; Carey; Buti	Planning; Heritage; Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Anthony Kannis appointed Director General of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
4/02/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Contract awarded for $2.3 million navigation upgrade at Rottnest
3/02/2022	Cook; Saffioti; Kelly; MacTiernan	State Development, Jobs and Trade; Ports; Water; Regional Development	Landmark $255 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility investment in Pilbara urea project
1/02/2022	Saffioti	Ports	Port of Port Hedland development plan reviewed to maximise exports
31/01/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Dark skies the limit for stargazers with new position statement released
30/01/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET train station on track for Ellenbrook
27/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to improve jetty at Port Bouvard Marina boat ramp to start in March
25/01/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tender now open for new Casuarina Boat Harbour boat ramp
25/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Mid-West and South-West to lead regional boating demand
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Construction underway on new Hotham River Bridge
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to start on second phase of Two Rocks Marina redevelopment
21/01/2022	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Road Safety	Last chance to replace defective Takata airbags
21/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Fares reinstated for post-midnight trains from February 4
21/01/2022	Saffioti	Mines and Petroleum	Strong interest in geothermal energy prompts acreage release
20/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Innovative technology trialled at signalised pedestrian crossings
18/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Industry engagement to ensure freight and supply keep moving
17/01/2022	Saffioti	Mines and Petroleum; Industrial Relations	Applications open for Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant program
15/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Mandurah Line now open following successful 20-day Shutdown
6/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET’s Thornlie-Cockburn Link on track
5/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Principal Shared Path to fill cycling gap along Mitchell Freeway
4/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Construction now underway on new Carnarvon boat pens
30/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Significant McGowan Government public transport commitment delivered
29/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Roll out of Smart Freeway technology continues on the Mitchell Southbound
23/12/2021	Saffioti	Ports	Next stage for Spoilbank Marina underway with $10.6 million contract
23/12/2021	Saffioti	Transport	PCEC transforms into pop-up bus station for Mandurah Line Shutdown