Media Statements

From the Office of the Hon Roger Cook MLA

Date MinisterPortfolioTitle

27/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

Direct flights between Manila and Perth take off

25/03/2023

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

The Aussies brings nation’s best surf lifesavers to Perth beaches

24/03/2023

McGowan; Cook

Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade

New investment and trade hub to be established in Texas

24/03/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

New online platform to promote investment ready projects in WA

24/03/2023

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

Perth hosts nation’s top rowers for championship event

23/03/2023

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

It’s Hammer time as major EPL clubs revealed for Perth

23/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

New tourism businesses to expand experiences for summer visitors

20/03/2023

Cook; Punch

Tourism; Regional Development

Total Solar Eclipse preparations to leave lasting legacy

18/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

Dream run of success for WA at Australian Tourism Awards

17/03/2023

McGowan; Cook

Premier; Science

Search is on for WA’s next STEM champion

15/03/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Energy transition opportunities on show at AOG Energy 2023

15/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

Million dollar boost for Kimberley tourism

14/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

WA hosts Australia’s first World Indigenous Tourism Summit

14/03/2023

McGurk; Cook

Water; Hydrogen Industry

Landmark water supply agreement brings renewable hydrogen project step closer

14/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

Rottnest Island draft management plan open for comment

12/03/2023

McGowan; Cook; Templeman

Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts

High Voltage ready to rock Fremantle in the spirit of Bon Scott

9/03/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

WA opens new investment and trade office in Ho Chi Minh City

3/03/2023

Cook

Tourism

Sculptures by the Sea takes shape in Cottesloe

2/03/2023

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

Unity Pitch kickstarts the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Perth

22/02/2023

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Culture and the Arts

Perth band takes WA to world stage at Eurovision 2023

21/02/2023

Dawson; Cook

Innovation and the Digital Economy; State Development, Jobs and Trade

McGowan Government supports new early stage venture funds

17/02/2023

McGowan; Cook

Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade

Milestone for bp’s Renewable Fuels Project in Kwinana

17/02/2023

Cook

Tourism

Dark Sky Festival shines a light on Total Solar Eclipse experience

15/02/2023

Cook

Tourism

Perth gets satisfaction from UFC success breaking arena records

14/02/2023

Dawson; Cook

Medical Research; State Development, Jobs and Trade

WA Government collaboration with Brandon BioCatalyst set to continue

11/02/2023

Cook

Tourism

Major economic boost as thousands of visitors fly to Perth for UFC

8/02/2023

Cook; Punch

Tourism; Regional Development

Mandurah Crab Fest returns with new three-year agreement

6/02/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Tickets go on sale for Total Solar Eclipse prime viewing location

3/02/2023

Cook

Deputy Premier

Discount flights on sale from Perth to Exmouth

2/02/2023

Cook

Tourism

International artist shines a light on Sculpture By The Sea

30/01/2023

Cook

Tourism

Perth fires up as Perth Scorchers qualify for BBL final

29/01/2023

Cook

Tourism

Walking On A Dream takes over Piccadilly Circus

25/01/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism

Gascoyne and Pilbara businesses to receive more than $837,400 for 2023 Total Solar Eclipse preparations

24/01/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Grants to help local health and medical life sciences companies gain quality certifications

23/01/2023

McGowan; Cook

Premier; Tourism

WA-Japan relationship strengthened by aviation link

20/01/2023

Cook

Tourism

$6 million flood recovery package for Kimberley tourism

17/01/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

$220 million rare earths investment in Gascoyne to boost jobs

6/01/2023

Cook; Carey

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Lands

Land allocation approvals for Boodarie and Ashburton North to enable $70 billion of industrial developments

6/01/2023

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Consultation begins on early stage venture capital model for WA

30/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

Times Square will be Walking On a Dream for New Year’s Eve

29/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

New transfer of ownership booking changes for Rottnest Island

20/12/2022

Cook; Johnston

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Energy

Funding boost to support Collie workforce and community

19/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

The Nationals bowls championship rolling into Perth next year

15/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

Upgraded Rottnest jetty opens with a late ferry service

14/12/2022

Cook; MacTiernan

Tourism; Regional Development

Truffle Kerfuffle returning to Manjimup in 2023

12/12/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

Denmark makes WA home base for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

9/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

WA domestic spend tops $1 billion as tourism bounces back

8/12/2022

Cook; Dawson

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Innovation and ICT

New prospectus promotes WA as a global hub for data centres

7/12/2022

Cook; MacTiernan; Johnston

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Hydrogen Industry; Energy

WA Government expands cooperation with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

7/12/2022

Cook

Tourism

Direct flights between Manila and Perth taking off from March

7/12/2022

Cook; Dawson

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Emergency Services

Lift off for Perth Landing Pad

6/12/2022

McGowan; Whitby; Cook; MacTiernan

Premier; Environment; Climate Action; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Hydrogen Industry

New approach to fast-track green energy approvals

6/12/2022

Cook

Science

Construction completed on West Australian Space Radar

5/12/2022

Cook

Deputy Premier; Science

Joint media statement - Construction to start at Australian site for world’s largest radio telescope

5/12/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism

Deputy Premier's mission to deepen ties with Indonesia

4/12/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Perth to host Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum in 2024

3/12/2022

Cook; Punch

Disability Services; Commerce

Action plan to meet the needs of consumers living with disability

27/11/2022

McGowan; Cook; Templeman

Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts

Western Australia’s new AC/DC-inspired celebration for 2023

25/11/2022

McGowan; MacTiernan; Cook

Premier; Regional Development; State Development, Jobs and Trade

$200 million Collie Industrial Transition Fund now open

23/11/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

The Aussies open for competitors in spectacular event for WA

21/11/2022

McGowan; Cook; Johnston

Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum

South-West lithium driving job-creating global green energy future

20/11/2022

McGowan; Cook; MacTiernan

Premier; Tourism; Regional Development

Margaret River and South-West region’s tourism and events grow

20/11/2022

Cook; McGurk

Commerce; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

Review of tenancy laws that deal with family and domestic violence

16/11/2022

Cook

Tourism

WA journeys named Best in Travel for 2023 by Lonely Planet

15/11/2022

Cook

Science

WA supercomputer one of the world’s greenest and most powerful

15/11/2022

Cook

Commerce

New regulations to make funeral costs clearer

10/11/2022

Cook

Commerce

Extended retail trading hours to increase Christmas convenience

10/11/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

National Rugby League Double-Header for Perth next year

8/11/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

New round of Access Asia Business Grants program now open

8/11/2022

McGowan; Cook; Templeman

Premier; Tourism; Culture and the Arts

Australian-first Giants of Mandurah come to life in Peel region

6/11/2022

Cook

Tourism

State’s best tourism operators recognised at 2022 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards

5/11/2022

Cook

Deputy Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Science

Joint media statement - Land agreement paves way for SKA telescope project

3/11/2022

Cook

Science

Space is WA’s new frontier as world-class complex opens in Perth

30/10/2022

Templeman; Cook

Sport and Recreation; Tourism

Government to support third party bidder for WA-based NRL team

28/10/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

New study to generate local wind turbine manufacturing industry

28/10/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

WA to host first global mixed tennis event

26/10/2022

Cook; Dawson

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Innovation and ICT; Medical Research

Australia's biggest week in biotech kicks off in Perth

25/10/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

$10 million extension for successful Call Centre and Back Office Processing Scheme

25/10/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

First international team officials arrive in Perth after FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

21/10/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Culture and the Arts

Björk’s star power to light up Perth Festival in Australian exclusive

19/10/2022

McGowan; Cook

Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade

140 iron ore railcars to be manufactured in WA

19/10/2022

Cook

Commerce

Insurance reforms to better protect home owners

18/10/2022

McGowan; Cook

Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade

Joint Rhodes Ridge iron ore project gets green light

18/10/2022

Cook; Sanderson; Templeman

Tourism; Health; Sport and Recreation

Six months to go to 2023 World Transplant Games in Perth

18/10/2022

Cook; MacTiernan; Carey

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Hydrogen Industry; Lands

Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area gains land allocation approval

16/10/2022

Cook; MacTiernan

Tourism; Regional Development

Mountain bike marathon world championships coming to WA

15/10/2022

Cook

Tourism

New Dark Sky Festival to light up Total Solar Eclipse

14/10/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Tourism

Total Solar Eclipse upgrades for Onslow, Coral Bay and Carnarvon

14/10/2022

Cook

Tourism

New direct Qantas flights from Melbourne to Exmouth

11/10/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

UFC returns to Perth in major boost for local businesses

10/10/2022

Cook; Templeman

Tourism; Sport and Recreation

India joins world’s best teams in Perth for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

10/10/2022

Cook; Johnston

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum

WA-based critical minerals company executes MOU with India's Tata Steel

6/10/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Intellectual Property Policy discussion paper released

6/10/2022

Cook; MacTiernan

Tourism; Regional Development

Ocean events set to make a splash following new deal

5/10/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Local businesses shine at 2022 Western Australian Export Awards

5/10/2022

Cook

Tourism

Cruise industry leaders sail into WA for WA Cruise Exchange

28/09/2022

Cook

State Development

New $55m Kwinana facility to support building industry

23/09/2022

Cook; Johnston

State Development, Jobs and Trade; Mines and Petroleum

West Musgrave investment decision to create hundreds of jobs

21/09/2022

Cook

Science

Celebrating 100 years of WA link to Einstein’s bombshell theory

21/09/2022

Cook

State Development, Jobs and Trade

Consultation begins for review of the WA Jobs Act