Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
15/12/2019	McGowan; Saffioti; Tinley	Premier; Transport; Veterans Issues	Western Australia’s newest bridge named after Victoria Cross hero
15/12/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - New bridge honours Western Australian Victoria Cross recipient
14/12/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Disability Services	Pia’s Place playspace captures spirit of inclusion and adventure
12/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Funding ramps up for boat facilities in WA communities
11/12/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Environment	All aboard for the first ride on MV Tricia
11/12/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Greater diversity of housing options secured in City of Armadale
10/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Northlink WA - northern section - opening date
10/12/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Historic contract signed for WA-made METRONET railcars
10/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New regulations to lift standards of WA towing industry
6/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Vision now reality with breakwater completion at Beadon Creek
2/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Seeking new ideas for Cockburn Station Tower
1/12/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Congestion relief for southern suburbs gathers pace with construction commencing on $237 million bridge
26/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive Interchange taking shape
26/11/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Industry briefing on Morley-Ellenbrook Line to encourage local content
24/11/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Work starts on METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension unlocking thousands of local jobs
22/11/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Reforms pave the way for WA’s first special entertainment precincts
22/11/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Master Planning underway for Subi East with major demolition milestone reached
21/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Pre-summer boat safety blitz starts this weekend
20/11/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Safety improvements for pedestrians in the northern suburbs
20/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Karnup Station project planning continues as METRONET rolls out
20/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government secures Federal funds for Lakelands Station
20/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Highway upgrades to improve safety, bust congestion and create jobs
20/11/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Infrastructure to boost jobs and bust congestion
19/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Expressions of interest called for Albany Ring Road
18/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Morley-Ellenbrook Line environmental assessment commences
15/11/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Environment	The name of Perth’s new locally-built ferry revealed
14/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Great Northern Highway upgrades continue
13/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Community responds positively to boat safety consultation
11/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Construction of the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Koodaideri Road Over Rail Bridge
7/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New bus contracts to provide better job security for drivers
7/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Restrictions on movement of oversize agricultural vehicles eased
5/11/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Major milestone for Mitchell Freeway extension
1/11/2019	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Multi-language sign trial to help boost safety on key tourism routes
31/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	South Perth development called in by Planning Minister
30/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Welshpool company awarded METRONET car park contract
29/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Construction commences for new Manning on-ramp
28/10/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - City deal to boost CBD density and economy
28/10/2019	Cook; Murray; Saffioti	Health; Seniors and Ageing; Planning	New policy to cut red tape and improve aged care planning
25/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - The only way is up for Mandurah Station multi-storey car park
23/10/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Saffioti; Tinley	Premier; Treasurer; Planning; Housing	New stimulus measure to promote infill and job growth
21/10/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Mitchell Freeway northbound widening works to commence
17/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Another milestone reached for Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment
16/10/2019	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	Upgrade works start on Great Eastern Highway between Walgoolan and Southern Cross
15/10/2019	McGowan; Ellery; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Education and Training; Transport	Reduction in TAFE fees paves the way for new METRONET jobs
12/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Community to have their say on recreational vessel safety review
4/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Mount Street pedestrian bridge open after $3 million refurbishment
4/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Works underway to upgrade ‘WA’s riskiest intersection’
4/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Have your say and give Transperth's new ferry an oar-some name
3/10/2019	Tinley; Saffioti	Housing; Transport	First sod turns on $2.32 billion METRONET-linked project in Brabham
2/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Onslow marine services hub a step closer
2/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Final stage of Onslow Road upgrades underway
2/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Coastal planning leaders awarded for innovation and commitment
2/10/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Bussell Highway dual carriageway pre-construction works begin
1/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley’s iconic character to be preserved and enhanced
29/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New bridge over Mitchell Freeway to provide missing cycling link
27/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	West Coast Eagles 2018 Premiership number plates now available
26/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New legislation to significantly increase rail trespass penalties
26/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	First stop Parliament, next stop Ellenbrook
25/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	All-time high passenger satisfaction with Transperth services
25/09/2019	Tinley; Johnston; Saffioti	Housing; Energy; Planning	Innovative housing affordability experiment launches in WA
25/09/2019	Tinley; Saffioti	Housing; Transport	Ellenbrook’s newest housing project to reap benefits of METRONET
23/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Tender to build METRONET Bellevue railcar depot released
19/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New bus route saves patrons the walk to Manning Community Hub
19/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Premier; Planning; Agriculture and Food	Perth Royal Show to remain at its home in Claremont
18/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Strategic vision for East Wanneroo revealed
17/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Tender to remove Denny Avenue level crossing now open
17/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New locally built Transperth ferry motoring ahead
16/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Improvements to major Orrong Road intersection getting underway
14/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Roe Highway and Kalamunda Road interchange construction underway
13/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Bullsbrook rezoning set to support local growth and create jobs
13/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Long-serving transit officers to be awarded national medals
12/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Pilbara road safety improvements welcomed
12/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Stage 3 of Karratha-Tom Price Road construction underway
11/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Armadale Line level crossing removals a step closer as tenders released
11/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Key safety upgrades planned for Indian Ocean Drive and Brand Highway
10/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government invests $4.3 million in Rivervale foreshore
10/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Expressions of interest called for Bunbury Outer Ring Road
6/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New policy balances freight corridors and community amenity needs
5/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Byford rail extension takes next step forward
4/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Construction beginning on new Pinjarra bus depot
3/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Collaboration the focus of National Planning Minister’s Forum
3/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Forrestfield Station reaches new heights at 50 per cent completion
2/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Public transport patronage increase follows strong METRONET campaign
30/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Black Spot funding to reduce risks on some of WA’s worst roads
30/08/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Community input sought for Pickering Brook and surrounds plan
29/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	New Hamilton Street Bridge now open to traffic
29/08/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	McGowan Government brings Subi East revitalisation a step closer
28/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Protection of Beeliar wetlands a step closer to becoming law
27/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Roll-out of roller barrier in Perth road project a WA-first
22/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Shortlisted proponents for Bayswater Station upgrade announced
22/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Broome-Cape Leveque Road project on track for 2021
20/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government welcomes capped airfares for Kalgoorlie and Karratha residents
19/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New Australind rail cars delivering Western Australian jobs
18/08/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Made in WA: METRONET railcars to be proudly built in WA
17/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - NorthLink WA central section completed, slashing Ellenbrook travel times
16/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	New railcar drivers sought ahead of METRONET expansion
15/08/2019	MacTiernan; Saffioti	Ports; Transport	Independent Westport Taskforce releases shortlist of future port options
13/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	Infrastructure Australia audit shows McGowan Government's transport plan is working
13/08/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Planning Reform Action Plan to simplify and modernise the system
12/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport	3km extension of Perth-Fremantle Principal Shared Path now open