Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
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
2/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Job-creating congestion-busting road and rail project underway
30/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning policy to guide development of activity centres
29/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Bullsbrook Intermodal Container Terminal project reaches next stage
29/10/2020	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	All aboard: first stage of METRONET Trade Training Centre completed
28/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivering critical road upgrades for the Mid-West
28/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Master plan finalised for landmark Subi East redevelopment
27/10/2020	McGowan; Wyatt; Saffioti	Premier; Lands; Planning	Iconic City development to create thousands of jobs
23/10/2020	Dawson; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	Canal Rocks upgrades tender awarded
22/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Mitchell Freeway Extension a step closer with preferred proponent named
22/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	WA public transport patronage bouncing back from COVID-19
22/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Investigation uncovers fake Singaporean licences used in WA
21/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Contract awarded for third stage of South Coast Highway works
19/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Coolgardie-Esperance Highway set for $52 million upgrade
18/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Main construction contract awarded for highly anticipated METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
16/10/2020	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Highly-anticipated Bussell Highway dual carriageway now under construction
16/10/2020	Saffioti; Roberts	Transport; Road Safety	40kmh speed limits here to stay in four South-West towns
14/10/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Draft planning scheme for Swan Valley released for public comment
13/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Another congestion-busting northern suburbs road project delivered
12/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - Bunbury Outer Ring Road contract to create thousands of local jobs
12/10/2020	Wyatt; Saffioti	Treasurer; Transport	Byford and Darling Range wins big in safe and strong WA Budget
9/10/2020	McGowan; MacTiernan; Saffioti	Premier; Regional Development; Transport	$78.1 million to continue transformation of Bunbury’s waterfront
8/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	METRONET creating local jobs and supporting local businesses
8/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Roads budget creating local jobs and busting congestion across WA
8/10/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Mitchell Freeway gets smart with $100 million for time-saving technology