Media Statements

For Portfolio: Transport

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
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