Media Statements

For Portfolio: Planning

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
22/03/2023	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Housing	Applications open for $80 million infrastructure fund to boost housing
17/03/2023	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Culture and the Arts	Have your say on the State’s new screen production facility
15/03/2023	Saffioti	Planning	Planning Minister decides on Christchurch playing fields
24/02/2023	McGowan; Saffioti; Dawson	Premier; Planning; Emergency Services	Joint media statement - Preferred proponent named for Fitzroy River Bridge replacement
23/02/2023	Saffioti	Planning	New policy delivers ‘happy medium’ of housing choice and design
22/02/2023	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Government announces next tranche of planning reforms
22/02/2023	McGowan; Saffioti; Carey	Premier; Planning; Housing	$80 million headworks fund to boost infill and regional housing
20/02/2023	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Joint media statement - Groundbreaking moment for landmark ECU city campus
9/02/2023	Saffioti	Planning	Major milestone as one of Perth’s biggest shopping centres approved
27/01/2023	Saffioti	Planning	Claremont Showground renewal plans reach next stage
22/12/2022	McGowan; Whitby; Saffioti	Premier; Environment; Planning	Government provides certainty over Perth and Peel planning
13/12/2022	Saffioti; Ellery	Planning; Education and Training	Government policy guides better planning for new school sites
2/12/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Redevelopment of Redcliffe Station Precinct a step closer
11/11/2022	Saffioti; McGurk	Planning; Community Services	Position statement on improving development of childcare centres
9/11/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Government announces changes to Market-led Proposal policy
9/11/2022	McGowan; Templeman; Saffioti	Premier; Culture and the Arts; Planning	Film and TV studio a step closer for Malaga METRONET station precinct
26/10/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	First lot release marks new chapter for Subiaco Oval
18/10/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	End of an era with Princess Margaret Hospital demolition complete
14/10/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bush Forever - 21 years of keeping bush in the city
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Northbridge homeless centre receives planning approval
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Potential for up to 76,000 new homes with resolution of Planning Investigation Areas
21/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bold program of planning reforms continue to streamline process
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Recognition for outstanding coastal care and conservation
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Grants lock in almost $4 million in coastal conservation projects
30/08/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Housing; Lands; Planning	Expressions of interest open for nine housing development sites
21/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Final concept design for Swan River crossing released
16/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Expressions of Interest called for Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project
13/07/2022	McGowan; Carey; Saffioti	Premier; Housing; Planning	New Keystart loan to support urban infill goals and boost home ownership
11/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Trinity Shared Path Project in East Perth completed
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Surf park vision for Perth a step closer with lease agreement signed
19/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Work underway on new Sandover Medal Walk at Subiaco Oval
14/06/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Stand down: WACA makes way for all-abilities playground
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti; Carey	Premier; Treasurer; Planning; Housing	Tax reform and incentives to deliver a housing supply boost
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Bill before Parliament to reopen significant development pathway
5/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	2022 Coastal Awards recognise the importance of WA coastlines
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Planning	New structure plan for Muchea to support industry and growth
8/04/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	Guidelines set for Bayswater’s transformation
31/03/2022	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Lands	$17.3 million settlement for Landgate building secures future of public sector in Midland
21/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Caledonian Avenue level crossing to close on April 15
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Subi East recognised as world leader in sustainable community development
18/03/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Major initiatives to progress phase two of planning reform
17/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Iconic WACA Ground light towers to be upgraded and beaming colour
17/03/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Major boost for the Perth City Deal
10/03/2022	Saffioti; Templeman	Transport; Planning; Ports; Culture and the Arts	Joint media statement - Architect named for Perth Concert Hall redevelopment
9/03/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint Media Statement - Work on final section of Albany Ring Road underway
28/02/2022	Saffioti; Cook; MacTiernan	Planning; Tourism; Agriculture and Food	Draft report for Pickering Brook and Surrounds released for comment
18/02/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Housing; Lands; Planning	Housing Diversity Pipeline to boost social housing and support jobs
14/02/2022	Saffioti	Planning	$4 million of grants now available to protect WA coastline
8/02/2022	Saffioti; Templeman; Carey; Buti	Planning; Heritage; Lands; Aboriginal Affairs	Anthony Kannis appointed Director General of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
31/01/2022	Saffioti	Planning	Dark skies the limit for stargazers with new position statement released
24/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Construction underway on new Hotham River Bridge
18/01/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Industry engagement to ensure freight and supply keep moving
22/12/2021	Buti; Carey; Saffioti	Finance; Lands; Planning	Landgate building revamp to bring more workers and vibrancy to Midland
15/12/2021	Saffioti	Planning	The Oval Precinct works at Subi East to commence in January
6/12/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	New policy to guide the management of short-term accommodation
3/12/2021	Saffioti; Punch	Planning; Disability Services	New train carriage at Whiteman Park caters for wheelchair users
2/12/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Point Grey Marina plan jettisoned in wake of amendment
1/11/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Stephenson Avenue Extension Phase 2 contract awarded
29/10/2021	Saffioti	Planning	New committee appointed to guide future planning for Swan Valley
13/10/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - First images of METRONET Whiteman Park Station unveiled
12/09/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Transport; Lands; Sport and Recreation	Surf’s up as proponent chosen to deliver Cockburn Wave Park
9/09/2021	McGowan; Buti; Saffioti	Premier; Finance; Planning	Transfer duty rebate extended to support homebuyers and local jobs
23/08/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$18.5 million for program to fight erosion and protect coastline
19/08/2021	McGowan; Saffioti; Buti	Premier; Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Perth City Deal’s WACA upgrade underway
18/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	District structure plan setting long-term vision for East Wanneroo complete
15/08/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning; Ports; Transport	Joint media statement - ECU City campus designs unveiled
10/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Water planning policies streamlined in latest reform measure
6/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	New laws take effect to protect Swan Valley’s future
6/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Future of Fremantle committees seek community representatives
5/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	McGowan Government permanently protects Beeliar Wetlands
4/08/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Experts sought as State Design Review Panel enters second term
6/07/2021	Buti; Saffioti	Lands; Planning	WA's newest land tenure unlocking opportunities for property sector
25/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Community members invited to help guide Swan Valley future
24/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Rottnest Island among 54 recipients to share in $4m coastal grants
13/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Future planning of Fremantle underway with Westport
9/06/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Edith Cowan University awards five major contracts in multi-million-dollar Perth City Deal milestone
2/06/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Medium density policy proceeds to next stage of development
28/05/2021	Saffioti; Carey	Planning; Local Government	Phase two of planning reform to continue transformation of system
27/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Lands	METRONET East Redevelopment Scheme sets vision for vibrant station precincts
12/05/2021	Saffioti; Buti; Sanderson	Transport; Planning; Lands; Environment	McGowan Government to permanently protect Beeliar Wetlands
11/05/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Quinns Beach groyne upgrade completed in time for winter
30/04/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Fair policy reform delivers funding for community infrastructure
6/04/2021	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Planning	Heritage specialists awarded contract for Ascot Kilns conservation
29/03/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Major demolition works start at former Princess Margaret Hospital site
25/03/2021	Saffioti; Buti	Planning; Sport and Recreation	Joint media statement - Final designs revealed for WACA Ground transformation in East Perth
2/02/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Contract awarded for road gateway in Perth’s eastern suburbs
29/01/2021	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning	Joint media statement - Biggest ever South-West road project now underway, unlocking thousands of local jobs
20/01/2021	Saffioti	Transport; Planning	$4 million of grants available for coastal planning and management
14/01/2021	Saffioti	Planning	Public realm plans for first Subi East neighbourhood open for comment
23/12/2020	Cook; Saffioti; Murray	Health; Planning; Seniors and Ageing	McGowan Government cuts red tape, making aged care more available
18/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New planning regulations streamline system and cut red tape
17/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New Design WA policy guides development of local precincts
10/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New development standards for City of Joondalup infill areas
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Swan Valley Planning Bill passes Parliament protecting region
4/12/2020	Saffioti	Planning	New East Wanneroo plan sets 50-year vision for strategic growth
2/12/2020	Saffioti; Templeman	Planning; Heritage	Call for expert team to rekindle historic Ascot Kilns
27/11/2020	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Planning	Medium density policy to create more diverse housing opportunities
26/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Minister makes call on Broome planning proposal
20/11/2020	Saffioti	Planning	Pickering Brook’s future planning blueprint report endorsed