Media Statements

For Portfolio: Planning

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
7/07/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Contractor sought for major works package in Perth’s eastern suburbs
25/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New plan for Bayswater Town Centre sets vision for growth
24/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	McGowan Government negotiates historic planning reforms through Parliament
12/06/2020	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	Multi-million dollar revamp for Kiara College
10/06/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Local contractor to deliver phase one Stephenson Avenue Extension
5/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Local councils encouraged to fast-track community improvement projects
4/06/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Iconic Subiaco Oval opens gates to the community
28/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Historic planning reforms pass Legislative Assembly after late night sitting
26/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Community views to help shape plan for Cape Peron’s future
25/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Government seeks architect to shape future development vision
24/05/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Federal media statement - Leach Hwy and Welshpool Rd intersection upgrades a step closer
20/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major planning reforms to drive economic recovery
12/05/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Preferred proponent announced to build congestion-busting Tonkin Gap project
8/05/2020	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Joint media statement - Preferred builder for Mandurah Station multi-storey car park
28/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Mitchell Freeway extension to Alkimos shifts into high gear
28/04/2020	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	New-look Subiaco Oval ready for students return to school
22/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning reform delivers robust Development Assessment Panels
19/04/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Murdoch Drive Connection opens to traffic
11/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister issues exemption notice for local planning approvals
3/04/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning changes support COVID-19 response and recovery
20/03/2020	Saffioti; Wyatt	Planning; Treasurer	Amara City Gardens Booragoon development another step closer
19/03/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New METRONET precincts to unlock potential of Perth’s east
11/03/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Planning scheme amendment paves way for local jobs in Peel region
5/03/2020	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Applications sought from coastal champions for Government grants
21/02/2020	Saffioti	Planning	State’s Government Architect term concludes
12/02/2020	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government responds to short-stay accommodation inquiry
3/02/2020	Saffioti	Planning	South Perth Civic Heart development approved by Minister
3/02/2020	Saffioti	Planning	EOI issued for demolition of Princess Margaret Hospital
24/01/2020	Wyatt; Saffioti	Lands; Planning	Port Kennedy land transferred for new coastal community
24/01/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Call for nominations for Subi East Community Reference Group
16/01/2020	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Register for special entertainment precincts info sessions
18/12/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Future redevelopment of Fremantle landmark on the horizon
18/12/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Subiaco's new planning scheme to retain character and support growth
14/12/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Disability Services	Pia’s Place playspace captures spirit of inclusion and adventure
11/12/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Greater diversity of housing options secured in City of Armadale
10/12/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - NorthLink WA northern section - opening date
22/11/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Reforms pave the way for WA’s first special entertainment precincts
22/11/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Master Planning underway for Subi East with major demolition milestone reached
31/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	South Perth development called in by Planning Minister
28/10/2019	Cook; Murray; Saffioti	Health; Seniors and Ageing; Planning	New policy to cut red tape and improve aged care planning
23/10/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Saffioti; Tinley	Premier; Treasurer; Planning; Housing	New stimulus measure to promote infill and job growth
17/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Another milestone reached for Ocean Reef Marina redevelopment
2/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Coastal planning leaders awarded for innovation and commitment
1/10/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley’s iconic character to be preserved and enhanced
25/09/2019	Tinley; Johnston; Saffioti	Housing; Energy; Planning	Innovative housing affordability experiment launches in WA
19/09/2019	McGowan; Saffioti; MacTiernan	Premier; Planning; Agriculture and Food	Perth Royal Show to remain at its home in Claremont
18/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Strategic vision for East Wanneroo revealed
14/09/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Roe Highway and Kalamunda Road interchange construction underway
13/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Bullsbrook rezoning set to support local growth and create jobs
10/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government invests $4.3 million in Rivervale foreshore
6/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New policy balances freight corridors and community amenity needs
3/09/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Collaboration the focus of National Planning Minister’s Forum
30/08/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Community input sought for Pickering Brook and surrounds plan
29/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	New Hamilton Street Bridge now open to traffic
29/08/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	McGowan Government brings Subi East revitalisation a step closer
28/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Protection of Beeliar wetlands a step closer to becoming law
17/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - NorthLink WA central section completed, slashing Ellenbrook travel times
13/08/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Planning Reform Action Plan to simplify and modernise the system
5/08/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$1.5 million allocated towards coastal projects across WA
5/08/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Premier calls for Commonwealth support to manage coastal erosion
30/07/2019	Saffioti; Logan	Planning; Emergency Services	New action plan to fix bushfire inconsistencies
4/07/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Revised developer contribution policy to improve infrastructure delivery
2/07/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Congestion busting relief for Perth’s eastern suburbs one step closer
24/06/2019	McGowan; Wyatt; Saffioti	Premier; Lands; Planning	Community invited to farewell Subiaco Oval
15/06/2019	Saffioti	Planning	North Perth Common ready to activate Fitzgerald Street
4/06/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Small lots policy big on innovation and affordability
3/06/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New METRONET East Redevelopment Area to help create vibrant centres
31/05/2019	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Planning guidance to help communities cash in on recycling
24/05/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Expert panel to oversee design quality of new major developments
23/05/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Internet infrastructure set to keep pace with new developments
17/05/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Coastal awards recognise environmental planning excellence
14/05/2019	Saffioti	Planning	WA company awarded Subiaco grandstand demolition contract
6/05/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Planning	New job-creating development set for Elizabeth Quay
30/04/2019	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government stops Liberal and Nationals plan to hit Peel and Greater Bunbury with new tax
12/04/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Mandogalup Improvement Plan No. 47 paves way for future development
12/04/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Final approval of Nedlands planning scheme complete
9/04/2019	Tinley; Saffioti	Housing; Planning	Affordable apartments will complement Bayswater METRONET
22/03/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - WA’s biggest free-flowing freeway-to-freeway interchange opens
20/03/2019	Saffioti; Wyatt	Planning; Aboriginal Affairs	Yagan Square celebrates Bunuru with free community event
12/03/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Wanju and Waterloo plans re-released for public comment
10/03/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Congestion solutions for Perth’s north-east underway
3/03/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Yagan Square celebrates first birthday
21/02/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$1.6m available for coastal management projects
18/02/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New rules to enforce better apartment quality and open space
12/02/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Approval paves way for more diverse housing in City of Fremantle
5/02/2019	MacTiernan; Saffioti	Ports; Planning	Steering group to drive Victoria Quay waterfront plans
3/02/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New Chevron tower to create more jobs for WA economy
2/02/2019	Saffioti	Planning	New concept images unveiled for Subiaco Oval and PMH
1/02/2019	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Historical Duffy House in Perth's north closer to being restored
1/02/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Pia’s Place playground construction swings into action
30/01/2019	Saffioti	Planning	Nedlands local planning scheme to strike the right balance
13/01/2019	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Construction starts on Perth's first Smart Freeway
20/12/2018	Murray; Saffioti; Ellery	Sport and Recreation; Planning; Education and Training	Tuart College set to become the home for WAFC
4/12/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Bayswater rezoning secures bird sanctuary’s future
30/11/2018	Saffioti	Planning	East Fremantle amendment proposes height limit at Royal George Hotel site
28/11/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Experts sought for WA State Design Review Panel
7/11/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Beeliar wetlands to be preserved for future generations
19/10/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Henley Brook rezoning approved
17/10/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Minister supports Parliamentary inquiry into short-stay accommodation
9/10/2018	Saffioti	Planning	East Wanneroo rezoning gives landowners certainty