Media Statements

For Portfolio: Transport

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
2/12/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Weekend PDAs available during busy Christmas - New Year period
1/12/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Perth Station lights up as part of CBD revitalisation
30/11/2022	Johnston; Whitby; Saffioti	Energy; Environment; Transport	Construction begins on WA EV Network
28/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New footbridge to deliver access to METRONET Malaga Station
26/11/2022	Whitby; Saffioti	Environment; Transport	New campaign launched to reduce roadside litter
21/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Main Roads to establish presence in the heart of Manjimup
21/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Have your say on the future of cycling in regional WA
18/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Additional protections for small businesses and contractors as Owner-Drivers Bill passes
16/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Thomas Road bridge opens to traffic for first time
15/11/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Heavy vehicle training program putting more truckies on the road
4/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Port Hedland road-rail safety improvements continue
3/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Your Move Awards celebrate active transport champions
3/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New venue for Albany Waterfront Marina unveiled
2/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Federal funding secured for Beckenham elevated station and William Street level crossing removal
1/11/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Mandurah Line partial shutdown for essential works
30/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tow truck drivers now required to declare maximum fees
25/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	First tranche of in-house road maintenance delivery begins today
19/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	WA owned company wins latest contract at Fremantle
19/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$70 million contract awarded to keep State’s harbours safe
14/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Works begins on $2.3 million navigation upgrade at Rottnest
13/10/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Ground breaks at Ellenbrook Christian College for METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
13/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Remote mobile licensing service marks 10-year milestone
10/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Driving Access and Equity grants open to Goldfields-Esperance
9/10/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Joint media statement - All aboard as new METRONET Airport Line opens
1/10/2022	Saffioti	Transport	WA Bike Month blasts off at Mindeerup
28/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	State Government acts to protect WA Optus customers impacted by data breach
23/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tender for air services on regulated air routes opens
21/09/2022	Carey; Saffioti	Local Government; Transport	McGowan Government supports Telethon Family Festival with $100,000 grant and free public transport
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Recognition for outstanding coastal care and conservation
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Airport Line a win for commuters with services to almost double
20/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$50,000 in grants to crank up WA Bike Month celebrations
18/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	One-month renewal option reduce financial burden on WA drivers
7/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Family fun day and free travel to mark opening of new Airport Line
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Planning; Transport	Grants lock in almost $4 million in coastal conservation projects
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Driving Access and Equity grants open to Mid-West and Gascoyne
5/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New Transport one-stop-shop opens in Geraldton
2/09/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	New road coach service trial for Collie and Manjimup
2/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Plans unveiled for new Bunbury intersection and road connection
1/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Safety improved as speed limit reduced through major signalised intersections
1/09/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Milestone for Tonkin Gap and Morley Ellenbrook Line with final bridge beams installed on new Broun Avenue Bridge
31/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Bus network changes to support METRONET Airport Line opening
26/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New boat pens completed as ramp upgrade confirmed
26/08/2022	Saffioti; Cook	Transport; Tourism	Expanded accommodation opportunities for Exmouth landowners for Total Solar Eclipse in 2023
26/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Tourism and hospitality front and centre for Exmouth Boat Harbour
24/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$225,000 to gear up WA schools to support active families
22/08/2022	Saffioti; McGurk	Transport; Women's Interests	Writing on the wall for offensive advertising on WA vehicles
21/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Final concept design for Swan River crossing released
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Shared path upgrade improves bike safety for Ellenbrook families
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government delivers boost to Motivation Foundation
19/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Regional Airports Development Scheme grants now available
16/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link
15/08/2022	Kelly; Saffioti	Water; Transport	Iconic Australind Jetty refurbishment works to begin
14/08/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Locally manufactured trains back on the network after 30 years
4/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Reduced impact on Royal Show commuters with Midland Line shutdown moved
3/08/2022	Saffioti	Transport	First regional safe active street complete in Geraldton
1/08/2022	Saffioti; Punch	Transport; Disability Services	Broome to pilot new regional wheelchair accessible taxi grants
28/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	WA regions get on board new regional capped airfares
28/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Derby to Broome air service trial extended for an additional year
27/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final design unveiled for new Woodman Point Ammo Jetty
27/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Final beams installed on Ranford Road Bridge
25/07/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Applications open for timber from the historic One Mile Jetty
24/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Future of Fremantle harbours unveiled in draft master plan
24/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Black Spot funding making a difference on WA roads
22/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Safety boost for road traffic controllers following signage review
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Speed limit to be reduced through Dawesville
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Expressions of Interest called for Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication Project
14/07/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Pinjarra Heavy Haulage Deviation to improve safety and create jobs
12/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New bus contracts to provide better job security for drivers
11/07/2022	Saffioti	Transport; Planning; Ports	Joint media statement - Trinity Shared Path Project in East Perth completed
1/07/2022	McGowan; Carey	Premier; Transport	Capped airfares take off for regional WA
23/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for Lloyd Street Bridge to be examined
23/06/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	New Rail Access Code ready for consultation
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Owner-driver legislation introduced to Parliament
22/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New alignment for southern section of Dongara-Geraldton-Northampton Route
22/06/2022	Ellery; Saffioti	Education and Training; Transport	Construction of METRONET training facility reaches next stop
21/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Joint media statement - Redcliffe Bridge lands a new milestone
20/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$1.5 million of grants to upgrade boating facilities now available
16/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Community supports plan to protect future of West Coast Highway
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New public transport trial on schedule for Esperance
15/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Planning for potential future Bunbury faster rail continues
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	More regions to benefit from Driving Access and Equity Program
10/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Work to start on $14 million jetty upgrades at Hillarys and Freo
7/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Stage one of Geraldton Cycling Network Expansion Project underway
7/06/2022	Saffioti; MacTiernan	Transport; Regional Development	Next stage of the Bunbury waterfront transformation set to begin
1/06/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy lifted from today
25/05/2022	Templeman; Saffioti	Heritage; Transport	Main Roads Headquarters added to State Register
13/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	McGowan Government to deliver new direct flight between Geraldton and Karratha
12/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Record investment in cycling and walking paths continue
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	$9 billion road network transformation for WA
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	McGowan Government delivers $5.6 billion for regional roads
12/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Treasurer; Transport	METRONET powering ahead with record $6 billion investment
11/05/2022	McGowan; Saffioti	Premier; Transport	Victoria Quay vision ramping up as Westport powers ahead
10/05/2022	McGowan; Whitby; Saffioti; Johnston	Premier; Climate Action; Transport; Energy	WA’s climate action efforts accelerate with $60 million EV package
10/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	On-demand Passenger Transport Levy to end ahead of schedule
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Transformational Bunbury Outer Ring Road project progressing
9/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$3 million of upgrades planned for Australind Rail Corridor
8/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	New $100 million Tonkin Hwy interchange unlocks 10,000 Ellenbrook homes
3/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	$200 million boost for Western Australia’s regional rail freight network
2/05/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Program to improve heavy vehicle rest areas now underway
28/04/2022	Saffioti	Transport	Successful regional learner driver program given $5.5 million boost