Media Statements

For Portfolio: Aboriginal Affairs

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
3/10/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs; Lands	New Aboriginal Lands Trust chair appointed
2/10/2019	Roberts; Quigley; Wyatt	Police; Attorney General; Aboriginal Affairs	Custody Notification Service now operational in Western Australia
27/09/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Comprehensive Native Settlement over Geraldton and the Mid-West
18/09/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Lotterywest grant helps Aboriginal girls shoot for the stars
17/09/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	$250,000 to help protect unique Aboriginal sites
16/09/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal Perth brought to life with Noongar place naming
11/09/2019	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal Ranger Program round two recipients announced
9/09/2019	MacTiernan; Wyatt	Regional Development; Aboriginal Affairs	Agreement to boost Aboriginal employment opportunities in the Goldfields
14/08/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Statement on the passing of Graham “Polly” Farmer
14/08/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Statement on the passing of Mrs Lawford-Wolf
7/08/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs; Lands	New job opportunities through Landgate’s Graduate Program
25/07/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Reforms to Aboriginal Heritage Act proceed with public support
10/07/2019	Wyatt; Ellery	Aboriginal Affairs; Education and Training	Aboriginal scholarship winners head to Harvard Kennedy School
6/07/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Nicky Winmar statue unveiled at Optus Stadium
5/07/2019	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Finance; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal employment and participation recognised
5/07/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal war volunteer stories brought to life
4/07/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal health big winners with Lotterywest
4/07/2019	Wyatt	Finance; Aboriginal Affairs	McGowan Government to further strengthen Aboriginal businesses
1/07/2019	Murray; Wyatt	Sport and Recreation; Aboriginal Affairs	Perth Motorplex upgrade awarded to local Aboriginal business
28/06/2019	Wyatt	Finance; Aboriginal Affairs	Government on track to exceed Aboriginal Procurement Policy target
12/06/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	McGowan Government partners with Lotterywest to boost Aboriginal capacity in the South-West
9/06/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Murray	Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Sport and Recreation	Nicky Winmar’s stand against racism to be immortalised at Optus Stadium
1/06/2019	Wyatt	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Interpretive signage trails share Noongar history at Alkimos Beach for Reconciliation Week
29/05/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	McGowan Government and Lotterywest continue to support victims of Stolen Generation
27/05/2019	Templeman; Wyatt	Local Government; Aboriginal Affairs	Reconciliation Week art takes to the streets
22/05/2019	Cook; Wyatt; McGurk	Deputy Premier; Aboriginal Affairs; Child Protection	McGowan Government releases preliminary response to Aboriginal youth suicide reports
21/05/2019	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Aboriginal Affairs	Bidyadanga upgrade works officially completed
9/05/2019	Logan; Wyatt	Corrective Services; Treasurer; Aboriginal Affairs	New funding to improve Kimberley youth justice outcomes
9/05/2019	Wyatt	Treasurer; Aboriginal Affairs	Investing in Aboriginal wellbeing - Capacity and economic participation
9/05/2019	Cook; Wyatt; McGurk	Health; Mental Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Child Protection	McGowan Government invests in vital youth services in the Kimberley
9/05/2019	Johnston; Wyatt	Energy; Aboriginal Affairs	Solar investment for remote communities
1/05/2019	Wyatt; Tinley	Treasurer; Aboriginal Affairs; Housing	McGowan Government welcomes Federal Labor pledge to support remote housing in WA
17/04/2019	MacTiernan; Wyatt	Regional Development; Aboriginal Affairs	Commemorative sculpture acknowledges Lock Hospitals’ history
17/04/2019	MacTiernan; Templeman; Wyatt	Regional Development; Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Funding to reopen Gwoonwardu Mia cultural centre
12/04/2019	Templeman; Wyatt	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal art market returns bigger and better than ever
20/03/2019	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	State Government welcomes indigenous ranger pledge
20/03/2019	Saffioti; Wyatt	Planning; Aboriginal Affairs	Yagan Square celebrates Bunuru with free community event
15/03/2019	MacTiernan; Dawson; Kelly; Wyatt	Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Environment; Water; Aboriginal Affairs	Meeting to progress plan for the Fitzroy
7/03/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal heritage legislation set for historic overhaul
21/02/2019	Ellery; Wyatt	Education and Training; Aboriginal Affairs	Rob Riley prize announced for top Aboriginal students
20/02/2019	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal culture and understanding in WA classrooms
15/02/2019	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	One month left to apply for Round 2 of the Aboriginal Ranger Program
24/12/2018	Templeman; Wyatt	Culture and the Arts; Aboriginal Affairs	Funding support for WA Aboriginal arts and culture
7/12/2018	Tinley; Wyatt	Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	State accepts Commonwealth's $121m offer on remote communities
30/11/2018	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal Ranger Program Round 2 applications open
27/11/2018	MacTiernan; Dawson; Kelly; Wyatt	Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Environment; Water; Aboriginal Affairs	Government appoints expert as Fitzroy River stakeholder convenor
22/11/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Reconciliation projects shine at PALS awards
9/11/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Sacrifice of WA Aboriginal veterans finally acknowledged
9/11/2018	Wyatt	Energy; Aboriginal Affairs	Lower electricity bills for Aboriginal communities installing solar
30/10/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Ancestral remains returned to Goldfields community
17/10/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	All six South West Native Title Settlement Agreements registered
4/10/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	McGowan Government congratulates Mayala people on native title determination
26/09/2018	Wyatt	Energy; Aboriginal Affairs	Horizon Power supporting Aboriginal entrepreneurship in regional WA
17/09/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Kimberley Land Council celebrates 40 years of advocacy
10/09/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Grants to help protect unique Aboriginal sites
27/08/2018	McGowan; Dawson; Wyatt	Premier; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	McGowan Government progresses Burrup World Heritage listing
16/08/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Fitzroy Pioneer Cemetery remains repatriated
31/07/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Pastoral sublease agreement leads to jobs and investment
27/07/2018	McGowan; MacTiernan; Wyatt	Premier; Regional Development; Aboriginal Affairs	Local Capability Fund to assist regional Aboriginal business participation
24/07/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	New members appointed to Aboriginal Lands Trust
7/07/2018	Wyatt; Templeman	Aboriginal Affairs; Culture and the Arts	NAIDOC Week sings 'Because of Her We Can'
29/06/2018	Tinley; Wyatt	Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	Remote communities’ campaign calls on Commonwealth for a fair go
25/06/2018	Tinley; Wyatt	Housing; Aboriginal Affairs	Deadline looms to strike remote communities deal
21/06/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Opportunity to join the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council
21/06/2018	Saffioti; MacTiernan; Wyatt	Lands; Agriculture and Food; Aboriginal Affairs	Agreement supports Pilbara station to diversify
7/06/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	New move to strengthen government accountability in Aboriginal affairs
28/05/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Western Australia encouraged to celebrate Reconciliation Week
24/05/2018	Wyatt	Energy; Aboriginal Affairs	Improving affordability of electricity in Kimberley communities
21/05/2018	Quigley; Roberts; Wyatt	Attorney General; Police; Aboriginal Affairs	Custody Notification Service to become a reality in WA
18/05/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Great Northern Highway upgrade to Wyndham delivers Aboriginal jobs
2/05/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Minister welcomes native title decision
13/04/2018	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	New name for Bramley National Park
5/04/2018	Saffioti; Wyatt	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Next steps in motion for landmark Kariyarra agreement
29/03/2018	Wyatt	Finance; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal Procurement Policy launched at Aboriginal Business Expo
21/03/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Opportunity to join the Aboriginal Lands Trust
9/03/2018	Dawson; MacTiernan; Kelly; Wyatt	Environment; Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Water; Aboriginal Affairs	Consultation begins on visionary plan for Fitzroy River
9/03/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal heritage legislation to be reviewed
22/02/2018	Ellery; Wyatt	Education and Training; Aboriginal Affairs	Top Aboriginal public school students awarded
15/02/2018	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Aboriginal Affairs	Government creating Aboriginal job opportunities
13/02/2018	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Remembering the anniversary of Australia’s historic apology to the Stolen Generations
10/02/2018	McGowan; Dawson; Wyatt	Premier; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Funding for Aboriginal rangers delivered
19/12/2017	Wyatt	Finance; Aboriginal Affairs	Aboriginal Procurement Policy to drive Aboriginal entrepreneurship and business opportunities
15/12/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Minister congratulates native title determinants of 2017
7/12/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs; Finance	Whadjuk Working Party recognised for stadium contribution
1/12/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Funding to support preservation of unique Aboriginal heritage
26/11/2017	Saffioti; Wyatt	Transport; Aboriginal Affairs	Matagarup Bridge a permanent tribute to traditional owners
16/11/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Schools reconciliation projects celebrated at awards ceremony
13/11/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Minister congratulates Yindjibarndi people on native title determination
27/10/2017	Kelly; Wyatt	Water; Aboriginal Affairs	Boost to Aboriginal contractors in first Water Corporation tradeshow
26/10/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Report in indigenous funding highlights Federal shortfall
29/09/2017	Saffioti; Wyatt	Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Milestone Kariyarra native title agreement reached
21/09/2017	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Interest sought for Aboriginal Ranger Program
7/09/2017	Dawson; Wyatt	Environment; Treasurer; Aboriginal Affairs	Budget delivers on environmental commitments across the State
20/07/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Minister congratulates Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation on legal victory
18/07/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Store a catalyst for change in remote Aboriginal community
16/06/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Ministerial Roundtable on Aboriginal affairs to focus on outcomes
14/06/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Wyatt applauds Native Title Bill passing
2/06/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Broome roundtable to guide new approach to Aboriginal land
27/05/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	Flying the flag for Reconciliation
26/05/2017	Wyatt	Aboriginal Affairs	1967 Referendum exhibition - Resistance, Survival and Activism