Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
23/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tender for air services on regulated air routes opens
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Education and Training	WA Training Awards 2022 winners celebrated
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Northbridge homeless centre receives planning approval
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Potential for up to 76,000 new homes with resolution of Planning Investigation Areas
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bold program of planning reforms continue to streamline process
21/09/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Local Government; Transport	McGowan Government supports Telethon Family Festival with $100,000 grant and free public transport
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Education and Training	Training boost for Ukraine and Afghanistan humanitarian migrants
21/09/2022	Saffioti; Papalia	Education and Training; Defence Industry	South Metropolitan TAFE wins national defence award
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Recognition for outstanding coastal care and conservation
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Airport Line a win for commuters with services to almost double
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$50,000 in grants to crank up WA Bike Month celebrations
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Education and Training	Finalists announced for WA Education Awards 2022
18/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	One-month renewal option reduce financial burden on WA drivers
7/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Family fun day and free travel to mark opening of new Airport Line
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Grants lock in almost $4 million in coastal conservation projects
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Driving Access and Equity grants open to Mid-West and Gascoyne
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Transport one-stop-shop opens in Geraldton
2/09/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	New road coach service trial for Collie and Manjimup
2/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Plans unveiled for new Bunbury intersection and road connection
1/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Safety improved as speed limit reduced through major signalised intersections
1/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Milestone for Tonkin Gap and Morley Ellenbrook Line with final bridge beams installed on new Broun Avenue Bridge
31/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Bus network changes to support METRONET Airport Line opening
30/08/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Housing; Lands; Planning	Expressions of interest open for nine housing development sites
28/08/2022	Cook; Saffioti	Tourism; Ports	WA gets ready to welcome back big ship cruising
26/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New boat pens completed as ramp upgrade confirmed
26/08/2022	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Tourism	Expanded accommodation opportunities for Exmouth landowners for Total Solar Eclipse in 2023
26/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tourism and hospitality front and centre for Exmouth Boat Harbour
24/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$225,000 to gear up WA schools to support active families
22/08/2022	Saffioti; McGurk	Transport; Women's Interests	Writing on the wall for offensive advertising on WA vehicles
21/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Final concept design for Swan River crossing released
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Shared path upgrade improves bike safety for Ellenbrook families
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivers boost to Motivation Foundation
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Regional Airports Development Scheme grants now available
16/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
15/08/2022	Kelly; Saffioti	Water; Transport	Iconic Australind Jetty refurbishment works to begin
14/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Locally manufactured trains back on the network after 30 years
4/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Reduced impact on Royal Show commuters with Midland Line shutdown moved
3/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	First regional safe active street complete in Geraldton
1/08/2022	Saffioti; Punch	Transport; Disability Services	Broome to pilot new regional wheelchair accessible taxi grants
28/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	WA regions get on board new regional capped airfares
28/07/2022	Saffioti	Ports	Joint study in the Pilbara assesses future of ammonia bunkering
28/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Derby to Broome air service trial extended for an additional year
27/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final design unveiled for new Woodman Point Ammo Jetty
27/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final beams installed on Ranford Road Bridge
25/07/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Applications open for timber from the historic One Mile Jetty
24/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Future of Fremantle harbours unveiled in draft master plan
24/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Black Spot funding making a difference on WA roads
22/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Safety boost for road traffic controllers following signage review
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Speed limit to be reduced through Dawesville
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Expressions of Interest called for Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation to improve safety and create jobs
13/07/2022	McGowan; Carey; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Planning	New Keystart loan to support urban infill goals and boost home ownership
12/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New bus contracts to provide better job security for drivers
11/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Trinity Shared Path Project in East Perth completed
23/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for Lloyd Street Bridge to be examined
23/06/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	New Rail Access Code ready for consultation
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Owner-driver legislation introduced to Parliament
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for southern section of Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route
22/06/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Construction of METRONET training facility reaches next stop
21/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Redcliffe Bridge lands a new milestone
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Surf park vision for Perth a step closer with lease agreement signed
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million of grants to upgrade boating facilities now available
19/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Work underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
16/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Community supports plan to protect future of West Coast Highway
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New public transport trial on schedule for Esperance
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Planning for potential future Bunbury faster rail continues
14/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	More regions to benefit from Driving Access and Equity Program
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to start on $14 million jetty upgrades at Hillarys and Freo
7/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Stage one of Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project underway
7/06/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Next stage of the Bunbury waterfront transformation set to begin
1/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy lifted from today
25/05/2022	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Transport	Main Roads Headquarters added to State Register
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