Media Statements

For Portfolio: Environment

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
19/01/2022	Whitby	Environment	New look board to help guide the future of Kings Park
17/01/2022	Whitby	Environment	Dryandra Woodland is Western Australia’s newest national park
6/01/2022	Whitby	Environment	Nominations now open for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards
6/01/2022	Whitby	Environment	Conservation coup as endangered dibblers released into the wild
31/12/2021	Whitby	Environment	Phase out of single-use plastics begins tomorrow
28/12/2021	Whitby	Environment	Dont let the potential of your festive empties go to waste
15/12/2021	Sanderson; Dawson; Buti	Environment; Climate Action; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands	Big boost for carbon farming opportunities in Western Australia
14/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Cottesloe and Mundaring join three-bin FOGO revolution
10/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	New Mid-West conservation park created under Plan for Our Parks
9/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Riverfront businesses prepare for a plastic free future
9/12/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Grants available to improve organic waste processing capacity
3/12/2021	McGowan; Sanderson; Punch	Premier; Environment; Fisheries	Historic protections to safeguard spectacular Exmouth Gulf
26/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Sustainability superheroes recognised at Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities 2021 Awards
26/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Western Shield - protecting WA’s native species for 25 years
25/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Marine park Community Reference Committee members appointed
21/11/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Wellington National Park expanded as Collie trails network grows
19/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Feedback sought on management plan for beautiful Bold Park
18/11/2021	Buti; MacTiernan; Sanderson; Cook	Lands; Regional Development; Hydrogen Industry; Environment; Climate Action; State Development, Jobs and Trade	State Government to unlock land for renewable energy and economic diversification
16/11/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Community waste reduction projects share in $1.4 million
12/11/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Local Government	Guide sows the seeds for a green future during Recycling Week
29/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Tender open for Maidens Reserve upgrades in Bunbury
29/10/2021	MacTiernan; Kelly; Sanderson	Agriculture and Food; Water; Environment	2021 Natural Resource Management Grants boost local conservation efforts
25/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Record year for endangered western swamp tortoise conservation
23/10/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Perth helps choose name for Zoo’s female giraffe calf
22/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Significant reforms to protect the environment and streamline assessment process
18/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Kalgulup Regional Park’s management plan released
16/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Recycling trailblazers recognised at inaugural Change Maker Awards
14/10/2021	Buti; Sanderson	Sport and Recreation; Environment	Adventurous minds convene to plan the future of WA’s trails
12/10/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Waste Wise grants help schools with projects to reduce waste to landfill
4/10/2021	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Environment	Double delight at Perth Zoo with second giraffe calf born
1/10/2021	McGowan; Dawson	Premier; Environment	Western Australians save 765 million 10c containers from landfill
30/09/2021	Dawson	Environment	Riverbank funding to revamp Perth rivers and foreshores
24/09/2021	Sanderson; Punch	Environment; Fisheries	Consultation underway on new marine park for the south coast
23/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Help choose giraffe name that is head and shoulders above the rest
20/09/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Have your say on cost recovery for environmental assessments
17/09/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Round 5 of Community Rivercare grants now open
8/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson; Kelly	Premier; Environment; Climate Action; Forestry	McGowan Government’s historic move to protect native forests
3/09/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Perth Zoo welcomes the arrival of Giraffe calf
2/09/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Corrective Services	Ground-breaking return of native rodents to Dirk Hartog Island
30/08/2021	Sanderson; Templeman	Environment; Tourism	Extra support for Kalbarri tourism operators and communities hurt by Cyclone Seroja
30/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Feedback sought on draft Native Vegetation Policy for WA
17/08/2021	Sanderson; Johnston	Environment; Climate Action; Energy	WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
16/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	2021 Community Litter Grants winners
10/08/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Big step forward for environmental assessment game changer
4/08/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Sanderson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Children’s Hospital Kids’ (Koolangka) Bridge now open
27/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Donations from Containers for Change top the $2 million mark
26/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	WasteSorted grants open
26/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Containers for Change checks out at the checkout
26/07/2021	Whitby; Sanderson	Emergency Services; Environment	WA firefighters head to Canada to help battle wildfire disaster
20/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Plan for vast Wheatbelt Region
6/07/2021	Sanderson	Environment; Climate Action	Western Australia leads the nation on plastics reform
5/07/2021	Sanderson; Carey	Environment; Climate Action; Local Government	Western Australia's first Regional Climate Alliances revealed
24/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Celebrating a decade of World Heritage at Ningaloo
24/06/2021	Saffioti; Sanderson	Transport; Environment	Roads to Reuse initiative paves way to success
22/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment; Climate Action	WA public invited to have their say on native forests
18/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Humpback whale swim tour season starts along Ningaloo Coast
15/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Calibre Ventures appointed to monitor Murujuga rock art
13/06/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Western Australia’s plan to ban single-use plastics fast-tracked
11/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Ground-breaking translocation of WA’s rarest bird
8/06/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Strong emissions reduction targets approved for next stage of Pluto LNG
29/05/2021	Sanderson; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	Upgrades to Canal Rocks boat ramp complete
28/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	First major health check for Perth Zoo’s African Painted Puppies
28/05/2021	Sanderson; Whitby	Environment; Emergency Services	Western Australians turn their containers into $50,000 for fire, cyclone relief
27/05/2021	Kelly; MacTiernan; Sanderson; Dawson	Water; Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs	Fitzroy River water discussion paper comment period extended
21/05/2021	McGowan; Sanderson	Premier; Environment	Premier unveils Perth Zoo’s 20-year masterplan
19/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Public consultation open on Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park draft management plan
14/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Kings Park plan for iconic, world-class park
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
6/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	WasteSorted Awards recognise top waste sector performers
5/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Grants help schools to become wise on waste
4/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Tender awarded for new nature playground in the heart of Bunbury
1/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Entries open for 2021 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards
1/05/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Boat tours recommence at the spectacular Danggu Geikie Gorge
28/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Funding available for environmental employment opportunities
19/04/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Sanderson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Iconic Perth Kids’ Bridge taking shape over Winthrop Avenue
18/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Funding available to reduce litter in WA
9/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Containers for Change off to a roaring start in WA!
7/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Swan Alcoa Landcare Program funding applications open
6/04/2021	Sanderson	Environment	Finalists announced for 2021 WasteSorted Awards
2/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Joint media statement - $174 million boost for Western Australian recycling
2/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Proposed Helena and Aurora Ranges National Park one step closer
2/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Grants now open to get Waste Sorted in our schools
2/02/2021	MacTiernan; Dawson; Kelly	Agriculture and Food; Environment; Water	Funding round for community natural resource management now open
2/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Plan for Our Parks milestone as new Mid-West reserves created
2/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Reserves reinstated into D’Entrecasteaux National Park
1/02/2021	Dawson	Environment	Funding boost for food and garden organics bins
29/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Upgrades at two mountain bike trail networks completed
26/01/2021	Logan; Dawson	Emergency Services; Environment	Australia Day Honours for distinguished emergency services personnel
25/01/2021	Kelly; Dawson	Forestry; Environment	Government increases support for Aboriginal involvement in sandalwood industry
25/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Riverbank funding to restore Perth’s river systems
21/01/2021	Kelly; Dawson	Innovation and ICT; Environment	WA Government invests $1 million in initiatives to divert 1,000 tonnes of e-waste from landfill
21/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Latest Community Rivercare Program projects revealed
19/01/2021	Dawson; Johnston	Environment; Energy	Clean energy projects to lower emissions and create jobs
14/01/2021	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti; Dawson	Premier; Health; Transport; Environment	Construction of rainbow Perth Kids’ Bridge now underway
8/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Containers for Change sees 120 million returns in first 100 days
7/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Visitors reminded to take note of park closures
7/01/2021	Dawson	Environment	Study reveals Ningaloo Coast an economic hub for WA
24/12/2020	Dawson	Environment	Zoo has something for all West Aussies this summer
22/12/2020	Dawson	Environment	Construction tenders called for new playground at Mangrove Cove
18/12/2020	Logan; Dawson	Emergency Services; Environment	McGowan Government’s advocacy rewarded with Large Air Tanker for this bushfire season