Media Statements

For Portfolio: Transport

Date MinisterPortfolioTitle

28/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Dredging to improve navigation at Bandy Creek Boat Harbour

26/03/2023

McGowan; Saffioti

Premier; Transport

Joint media statement - First tracks laid on METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line

24/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

WA communities to receive more than $9 million in bike path grants

23/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Offensive advertising to be taken off the road

21/03/2023

McGowan; McGurk; Saffioti

Premier; Training; Transport

Driver training puts young construction workers on road to success

17/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Fight against coastal erosion continues with more than $3.5 million in grants now available

16/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

State Government takes action to improve PDA booking system

16/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Government announces dredging plan for Carnarvon Fascine

13/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Joint media statement - New milestones reached on time-saving Tonkin Gap project

10/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Underpass opens at Ellenbrook Christian College for METRONET

7/03/2023

Templeman; Saffioti

Culture and the Arts; Transport

Ed Sheeran to hit a high note in largest ever WA concert

2/03/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Regional capped airfares continue to soar in popularity

1/03/2023

McGowan; Saffioti

Premier; Transport

Joint media statement - Construction starts on new gateway to city

24/02/2023

Saffioti; Jarvis

Transport; Agriculture and Food

Groundbreaking start to agricultural supply chain project

21/02/2023

McGowan; Saffioti

Premier; Transport

Joint media statement - Investment to boost engine room of Western Australia’s economy

16/02/2023

Johnston; Whitby; Saffioti

Energy; Climate Action; Transport

McGowan Government launches grant program for EV chargers

15/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

METRONET New Bayswater Station reaches next major milestone

15/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Public feedback now open for METRONET project set to transform the Armadale Line

14/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

State Government to deliver better outcomes for City with changes to Perth Parking Management Act

10/02/2023

McGurk; Saffioti

Water; Transport

Work starts on Australind Jetty

9/02/2023

Saffioti; Dawson

Transport; Emergency Services

Great Northern Highway reopens between Broome and Derby

9/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

New Midland Station designs revealed as major works set to begin

7/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Over $3 million in grants land at regional airports in WA

7/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Grants to put regional drivers on the road to licensing success

6/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Staged re-opening for flood damaged section of Great Northern Highway

3/02/2023

Saffioti

Transport

METRONET’s Whiteman Park Station unveils new solar-powered construction site

23/01/2023

Saffioti

Transport

Additional flights provide crucial Kimberley transport link

23/01/2023

Saffioti

Transport

State Government finalises strategy to reconnect Great Northern Highway through Fitzroy Crossing

23/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

First C-series train on track as testing begins along network

22/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Government tables response to School Bus Services report

21/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Christmas boost for 51 schools receiving Connecting Schools Grants

20/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Joondalup Line celebrates 30 years of train services

19/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Joint media statement - Final stage of Bussell Highway duplication to get underway

18/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Public transport patronage bouncing back in WA

16/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Time for skippers to get on board with safety equipment changes

15/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Thousands of regional residents jump on board with capped airfares

12/12/2022

McGowan; Saffioti

Premier; Transport

Preparation for METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project on track

12/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Major investment to upgrade busy Morley intersection

10/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

State Government investment delivers new City of Bayswater skate park

9/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Boating facility projects get funding boost

8/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

METRONET Lakelands Station gets funding boost ahead of opening in mid-2023

7/12/2022

Saffioti

Transport

Marking 100 years of women working on WA railways

3/12/2022

MacTiernan; Saffioti

Regional Development; Transport

Ramp upgrade complete at Casuarina Boat Harbour

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