Media Statements

For Portfolio: Planning

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
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
3/10/2018	Saffioti	Planning	WA base for Chevron Australia at Elizabeth Quay
20/09/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Environment	Entertainment noise reform to secure Northbridge vibrancy
17/09/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Top honours for Yagan Square and Scarborough at UDIA Awards
12/09/2018	Saffioti; Tinley	Transport; Planning; Housing	METRONET precincts to help shape the future of Perth
22/08/2018	Saffioti	Planning; Lands	Subiaco grandstand demolition to make way for Subi East renewal
9/08/2018	Saffioti	Planning	$158 million development approved for Perth City Link
8/08/2018	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Planning	Major construction underway at Inner City College
18/07/2018	Johnston	Transport; Planning; Lands	Coastal projects share in $1.6 million in grants funding
4/07/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Planning; Disability Services	Pia’s Place, a place for everyone
21/06/2018	Saffioti; Ellery	Planning; Education and Training	Green light for Subiaco’s new Inner City College
20/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	New strategy set to maximise Perth Hills’ tourism potential
16/06/2018	Saffioti	Planning	New community with aged care announced for Champion Lakes
8/06/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley planning framework review released for comment
6/06/2018	Saffioti; Dawson	Transport; Planning; Environment	Further protections for Beeliar Wetlands
4/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti; Papalia	Premier; Planning; Tourism	Funding boost to help Araluen tourism bloom
3/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning; Lands	New jobs on the horizon with green light for industrial estate
1/06/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Planning	Woodside’s jobs portal to secure work for Karratha locals
29/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	State Government offers help to protect historic Duffy House
25/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Green Paper first step to a modern planning system
18/05/2018	Saffioti	Planning	East Wanneroo land earmarked for future development
15/05/2018	McGowan; Tinley; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Transport; Planning	WA’s biggest urban infill developments to deliver major jobs boost
10/05/2018	McGowan; Tinley; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Planning	$394 million METRONET housing package will boost jobs and enhance liveability
13/04/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Hundreds respond to Swan Valley survey
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Perth and Peel at 3.5million plans the future
23/03/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Community engaged for Morley-Ellenbrook Line planning
20/03/2018	McGowan; Ellery; Saffioti	Premier; Education and Training; Planning	Construction starts on Inner City College in Subiaco
18/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	New Scarborough foreshore set to attract more visitors and jobs
10/03/2018	McGowan; Cook; Saffioti	Premier; Health; Planning; Lands	McGowan Government aged care election commitment on track
3/03/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Wanjoo! Yagan Square opens - adding local fare and culture to Perth
1/03/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Mangles Bay Marina proposal withdrawn
1/03/2018	Saffioti	Planning	New chairperson for the Western Australian Planning Commission
21/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	METRONET private sector reference group formed
18/02/2018	Saffioti	Planning	New heart of the city on track to open next month
16/02/2018	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Sustainable coastal management grants open
9/02/2018	Saffioti	Planning	Mandogalup land issues addressed
7/02/2018	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning; Lands	McGowan Government establishes Bunbury Development Committee
31/01/2018	Saffioti; Ellery	Planning; Lands; Education and Training	Groundbreaking agreement next step for Subiaco Oval
8/01/2018	Papalia; Saffioti	Tourism; Racing and Gaming; Small Business; Planning	Small businesses to help Yagan Square thrive
22/12/2017	Saffioti	Planning; Lands	Common MRA-LandCorp board members announced
11/12/2017	McGowan; Ellery; Saffioti	Premier; Education and Training; Planning	Vision of Inner City College helps bring grand plans to life
7/12/2017	Wyatt	Planning	Land for concrete batching plants to be rezoned in City of Vincent
7/12/2017	Saffioti	Planning	New public space and link between CBD and Northbridge