Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
21/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand transport reform Bills to reach Parliament
20/08/2018	Saffioti	Lands	SPURonWA grants offer $100,000 to Western Australian innovators
13/08/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Disability Services	METRONET Access and Inclusion Reference Group to form
9/08/2018	Saffioti	Planning	$158 million development approved for Perth City Link
8/08/2018	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	Major construction underway at Inner City College
3/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government reinstates Nollamara bus route
2/08/2018	Saffioti	Transport	WA company awarded Mount Claremont bus depot tender
12/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Premier; Transport; Regional Development	Major upgrades to Bidyadanga Access Road underway
6/07/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Grain freight road improvements complete
6/07/2018	Saffioti; Murray; Cook	Lands; Seniors and Ageing; Health	Land made available for aged care facility in Westonia
4/07/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Disability Services	Pia’s Place, a place for everyone
4/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Testing begins on Matagarup Bridge
3/07/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Two METRONET projects on track to begin construction next year
29/06/2018	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Health	End in sight for alcohol advertising on public transport
28/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	More northern suburban intersections to be upgraded
28/06/2018	Saffioti	Lands	New strata title Bill to shape sustainable communities
27/06/2018	Saffioti; Wyatt	Lands; Treasurer	McGowan Government rejects sale of Landgate
25/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Carnarvon and Monkey Mia to benefit from community airfares
25/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Westport information sessions open to the community
22/06/2018	MacTiernan; Papalia; Saffioti	Regional Development; Tourism; Transport	State Government welcomes regional WA shortlist for new Qantas pilot academy
22/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Perth’s southern suburbs job creating, congestion tackling combo fix
21/06/2018	Saffioti; Ellery	Planning; Education and Training	Green light for Subiaco’s new Inner City College
21/06/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan; Wyatt	Lands; Agriculture and Food; Aboriginal Affairs	Agreement supports Pilbara station to diversify
20/06/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Albany offers developers premium beachfront hotel opportunity
20/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	New strategy set to maximise Perth Hills’ tourism potential
19/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	New regional flights to further connect the Kimberley
19/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Duty exemption for FIRS heavy vehicle transfers
17/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET extension to Byford reaches new milestone
16/06/2018	Saffioti	Planning	New community with aged care announced for Champion Lakes
15/06/2018	MacTiernan; Saffioti; Dawson	Regional Development; Lands; Environment	WA pastoralists in the box seat for carbon farming
14/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Design revealed for Denny Avenue METRONET level crossing removal
12/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - New bridge raises the tone in WA’s South West
12/06/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Big brand hotel chains respond to Middleton Beach opportunity
11/06/2018	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Burswood Jetty to support new stadium ferry service
8/06/2018	MacTiernan; Saffioti	Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Lands	Pastoral lands reform - Encouraging investment and ecological sustainability
8/06/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley planning framework review released for comment
6/06/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Planning; Environment	Further protections for Beeliar Wetlands
6/06/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Lands; Regional Development	Goldfields land to be activated for lithium facility
4/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	Funding boost to help Araluen tourism bloom
3/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning; Lands	New jobs on the horizon with green light for industrial estate
1/06/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Reid Highway duplication progresses, possible extra bridge sought
1/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Planning	Woodside’s jobs portal to secure work for Karratha locals
31/05/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Tender released for key element of Bunbury Waterfront project
29/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	State Government offers help to protect historic Duffy House
28/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Upgrades to infamous Balcatta T-junction paves the way for a smoother run
25/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Green Paper first step to a modern planning system
24/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Trains to service Perth Stadium Station all day on weekends
24/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tougher penalties proposed for rail trespassers
23/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Opening in sight for the WA-made Matagarup Bridge
21/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Mount Claremont bus depot tender released
21/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Tunnel boring machines reach Airport Central Station as Forrestfield-Airport Link construction speeds ahead
18/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	East Wanneroo land earmarked for future development
16/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Funding ramped up for boating facilities
16/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Budget takes cycling investment up a gear
15/05/2018	McGowan; Tinley; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Transport; Planning	WA’s biggest urban infill developments to deliver major jobs boost
11/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Key McGowan Government road commitment one step closer
11/05/2018	Papalia; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Tourism; Transport; Regional Development	Taskforce to investigate Western Australian pilot training school
10/05/2018	McGowan; Tinley; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Planning	$394 million METRONET housing package will boost jobs and enhance liveability
10/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	State Budget to transform WA's roads and create jobs
10/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Transport	METRONET Budget includes WA's biggest ever rail investment
10/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET Bill to enshrine rail commitment in legislation
6/05/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Further widening works planned for freeway transformation
4/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Transport Minister inspects Cape Leveque Road progress
4/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Securing new leases for Fremantle Ports’ container terminals
2/05/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Wanneroo Road congestion relief is on the way
1/05/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Proposed Ascot development halted
29/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Claremont Station upgrade to support METRONET frequency boost
27/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Biggest Matagarup Bridge arch being raised today
27/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Minister welcomes additional Bunbury Outer Ring Road funds
26/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Telecommunications tower moved to make way for Ellenbrook Station
24/04/2018	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Work starts on new passing lanes for Indian Ocean Drive
24/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Works start on Great Northern Highway upgrade in the Kimberley
24/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Work underway on two key Great Northern Highway upgrades
22/04/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Transport	Local workers to help build new METRONET railcars
21/04/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Land sale to create vibrant new East Perth precinct
19/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tourism or charter opportunity at new Burswood Jetty
19/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Tenders progress Morley-Ellenbrook Line planning
18/04/2018	MacTiernan; Saffioti	Regional Development; Lands	Support for financial sustainability for MG Corporation
18/04/2018	MacTiernan; Saffioti; Dawson	Regional Development; Lands; Environment	Unlocking carbon potential for pastoralists
13/04/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Hundreds respond to Swan Valley survey
13/04/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Extra time granted for e-conveyancing transition
12/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Record intake of Transperth transit officers graduate today
11/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Hundreds have their say on the approach to plan for Outer Harbour
10/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Regional airfare inquiry recommendations supported
10/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Regional airports receive funding boost for upgrades
8/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Official completion of the new Mandurah Bridge celebrated
8/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Bayswater Station upgrade out for community consultation
5/04/2018	Saffioti; Wyatt	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Next steps in motion for landmark Kariyarra agreement
4/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Yarloop Station upgrade begins
3/04/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Grants to crank up local bike facilities
28/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Matagarup Bridge reaches critical stage as arches take shape
27/03/2018	Saffioti	Lands	Agreement brings Ocean Reef Marina closer
27/03/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Agriculture and Food	Agricultural Region Freight Strategy to boost freight efficiency
25/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	Swan River navigation channel closure starts soon
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Perth and Peel at 3.5million plans the future
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Community engaged for Morley-Ellenbrook Line planning
20/03/2018	McGowan; Ellery; Saffioti	Premier; Education and Training; Planning	Construction starts on Inner City College in Subiaco
19/03/2018	McGowan; Papalia; Saffioti	Premier; Tourism; Transport	Economic windfall as cruise line commits to record 141 days in WA
18/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	New Scarborough foreshore set to attract more visitors and jobs
17/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand transport reforms refined after industry consultation