Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
2/07/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Artists sought for high-profile Cockburn tower artwork
2/07/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Electric bus trial for Joondalup CAT route
1/07/2020	Saffioti	Transport	New authorisation now in place for passenger transport drivers
30/06/2020	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Increase to Rex regional flights to help with COVID recovery
29/06/2020	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Agriculture and Food	Agricultural freight strategy sets course for future freight needs in WA
29/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	South-West Supply Chain strategy sets course for freight infrastructure
29/06/2020	McGowan; Ellery; Saffioti	Premier; Education and Training; Transport	First stage of Collie TAFE upgrades complete as new truck driver training program launched
28/06/2020	Saffioti; Papalia	Transport; Tourism	Matagarup Bridge adventure activities set for summer opening
26/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Community names new METRONET station High Wycombe
26/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Free late night trains back as COVID restrictions ease this weekend
25/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New plan for Bayswater Town Centre sets vision for growth
24/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Completed upgrades north of Muchea make Great Northern Highway even greater
24/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	McGowan Government negotiates historic planning reforms through Parliament
23/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Quicker, safer journeys for Mitchell Freeway southbound users
22/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	$10 million to improve road safety on two major freight roads
22/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Upgrades to Exmouth roads to improve safety and promote tourism
22/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government secures funding for Bussell Highway duplication
22/06/2020	McGowan; Roberts; Saffioti	Premier; Road Safety; Transport	McGowan Government secures funding towards WA’s biggest-ever regional road safety initiative
21/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Tonkin Gap contract fast tracked unlocking thousands of jobs
21/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Perth’s newest METRONET train station designs unveiled
21/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - $223 million to unlock hundreds of local infrastructure jobs
19/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Transwa upgrades to provide more opportunity
19/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering roads of opportunities for Goldfields
17/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Wheel clamping legislation introduced to Parliament
16/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Bye, bye boom gates - transformational plan released for Armadale Line
16/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Success in sight for Perth to Midland shared path
12/06/2020	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	Multi-million dollar revamp for Kiara College
11/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	McGowan Government delivering upgrades for Thomas Road
10/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Local contractor to deliver phase one Stephenson Avenue Extension
5/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Local councils encouraged to fast-track community improvement projects
5/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Driving tests on the road to recovery
4/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Iconic Subiaco Oval opens gates to the community
3/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	New initiative unveiled to help attract visitors to Hillarys Boat Harbour
2/06/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Freeway upgrades to ease traffic pain
29/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Free public transport travel extension for WA pension card holders
28/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Historic planning reforms pass Legislative Assembly after late night sitting
28/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Key Armadale Railway Line Shared Path project gathers speed
26/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Community views to help shape plan for Cape Peron’s future
25/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Government seeks architect to shape future development vision
25/05/2020	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Treasurer; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands	Joint media statement - Great Central Road (Outback Way) sealing works underway
24/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Federal media statement - Leach Hwy and Welshpool Rd intersection upgrades a step closer
22/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	New bays on Old Coast Road to improve accessibility and safety
20/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major planning reforms to drive economic recovery
19/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Major METRONET project construction contracts awarded
16/05/2020	Saffioti; Dawson; Wyatt	Transport; Environment; Lands	Election commitment delivered to save Beeliar Wetlands
15/05/2020	Tinley; Saffioti	Housing; Transport	Bayswater and Maylands housing projects boost METRONET vision
12/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Driving tests that were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions now being rebooked
12/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Local businesses kick-starting WA’s economic recovery
12/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Preferred proponent announced to build congestion-busting Tonkin Gap project
12/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Works to start on Leach Highway turning lane upgrades
11/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	New weir at Bandy Creek delivered by local WA company
9/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Perth traffic returning to normal, meaning clearways required again
8/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Joint media statement - Preferred builder for Mandurah Station multi-storey car park
6/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Thousands have their say on future art for Cockburn station tower
4/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Request for Proposal issued for METRONET Lakelands Station
4/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Community input sought on name of METRONET station
3/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Infrastructure Australia green lights METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
30/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Contract awarded for early planting to support Bunbury Outer Ring Road
30/04/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Major projects fast-tracked to support jobs during COVID-19
29/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Major McGowan Government Kalgoorlie election commitment delivered
28/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Mitchell Freeway extension to Alkimos shifts into high gear
28/04/2020	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	New-look Subiaco Oval ready for students return to school
26/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Return of regular public transport services brought forward
24/04/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line procurement narrowed to two
23/04/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - WA’s biggest road project, NorthLink, open, finished and ready for business
22/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning reform delivers robust Development Assessment Panels
21/04/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Ground-breaking milestone on METRONET project
19/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Murdoch Drive Connection opens to traffic
17/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Public transport services to increase when WA schools return
11/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister issues exemption notice for local planning approvals
9/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	METRONET’s new Bayswater Station project set to create jobs
3/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning changes support COVID-19 response and recovery
1/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport	$9 million relief package for On-demand Transport industry passes Parliament’s Lower House
31/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Public transport services to be scaled down temporarily due to COVID-19
27/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	New funding secures essential Rex air services for WA
27/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Radio Systems Replacement contract update
27/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Temporary licensing changes in place to help elderly and essential workers
20/03/2020	Saffioti; Wyatt	Planning; Treasurer	Amara City Gardens Booragoon development another step closer
19/03/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New METRONET precincts to unlock potential of Perth’s east
18/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Intersection upgrades underway for busy Airport link
17/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Increased sanitation regime underway across public transport fleet
17/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government closing the gaps on Perth cycling network
17/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Two consortia shortlisted to build Bunbury Outer Ring Road
12/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Liberal Party leader opposes local railcar manufacturing
11/03/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning scheme amendment paves way for local jobs in Peel region
10/03/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Construction starts on METRONET’s Bellevue railcar facility
9/03/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Expressions of Interest sought for Mitchell Freeway southbound upgrade
5/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Applications sought from coastal champions for Government grants
5/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Better boatie behaviour follows CCTV and radar rollout
28/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Lift-off for the METRONET Airport Central Station
27/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Funding to support local businesses to tender for Bunbury Outer Ring Road
26/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti; Roberts	Premier; Transport; Road Safety	Regional Road Safety Program recognised as high priority initiative
26/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Western Australia secures a record number of priority projects
24/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Road projects across the Great Southern taking shape and creating jobs
21/02/2020	Saffioti	Planning	State’s Government Architect term concludes
21/02/2020	Templeman; Papalia; Saffioti	Culture and the Arts; Tourism; Transport	Hell’s Bell ready to ring in the world’s largest homage to AC/DC at Perth Festival’s closing event
19/02/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network upgrades trucking along
19/02/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Enabling legislation for METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line passes Parliament
19/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Phase one of Stephenson Avenue Extension tender now open
18/02/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	TBM Grace completes Forrestfield-Airport Link tunnelling journey