Media statements
Joint media statement - 23 projects for Western Australia announced under new Disaster Ready Fund
Western Australia will be better protected and prepared for future natural disasters following today's announcement of 23 local projects funded under Round One of the Albanese Government's new Disaster Ready Fund.
Published: 7 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Emergency Services - McGowan Labor Government
New Cook Cabinet team unveiled
Incoming Premier Roger Cook has today announced the refreshed Cabinet team and allocation of portfolios.
Published: 7 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Roger Cook
Portfolio: Premier - McGowan Labor Government
State Government Grant to support volunteer flood response
Volunteering Minister Stephen Dawson has awarded a grant of almost $70,000 to Broome CIRCLE to support the organisation's response to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.
Published: 4 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Volunteering - McGowan Labor Government
WA secures $3M community batteries grant
Energy Minister Bill Johnston has announced that Western Australia has successfully secured six community batteries as part of the $200 million Federal Government's Community Batteries for Household Solar Grant Program.
Published: 2 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Bill Johnston
Portfolio: Energy - McGowan Labor Government
Next round of Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme now open
A further $1.5 million in State Government funding is now available for public boating facility projects, through the Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS).
Published: 2 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - McGowan Labor Government
Youth Engagement Grant Recipients Announced
Local governments and community service organisations have been awarded a total of $200,000 in funding under the Youth Engagement Grants Program 2023.
Published: 2 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Simone McGurk
Portfolio: Youth - McGowan Labor Government
New station and tanker a boost for volunteer firefighters
Volunteers at Kwinana South Bush Fire Brigade have a new station and firefighting vehicle after the State Government invested nearly $2 million to modernise the brigade's resources.
Published: 2 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Emergency Services - McGowan Labor Government
New $11.8 million training centre at Broome TAFE officially open
The Kimberley region's vital tourism and hospitality industries are set to benefit from a new training centre at North Regional TAFE's Broome campus.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Simone McGurk
Portfolio: Training - McGowan Labor Government
State Government housing reforms deliver over 1,300 social homes
The State Government has today reached a key housing reform delivery milestone, with more than 1,300 social homes added to the State's public housing stock since its now record $2.6 billion investment in social housing and homelessness measures.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Housing - McGowan Labor Government
New graduate program boosts ICT opportunities in the public sector
The State Government is establishing a new Public Sector ICT Graduate Program that will create a diverse and compelling opportunity for ICT graduates looking for jobs after finishing their studies.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Stephen Dawson
Portfolio: Innovation and the Digital Economy - McGowan Labor Government
New laws now in place to support road freight owner-drivers
Updated laws introduced by the State Government to safeguard the rights of owner-drivers of heavy vehicles operating in the road freight transport industry come into effect today.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - McGowan Labor Government
Sport and recreation grants to enhance inclusion and accessibility
A grants program designed to break down the barriers to participation in sport and recreation has received a $2.7 million funding boost over three years.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. David Templeman
Portfolio: Sport and Recreation - McGowan Labor Government
Roebourne TAFE upgrades deliver training boost for Pilbara
Specialist training is now underway at North Regional TAFE's Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne) campus, with new multi-purpose training facilities playing a key role in connecting the local Aboriginal community to vocational education and training.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Simone McGurk
Portfolio: Training - McGowan Labor Government
Victims of crime sought to refresh high-level advisory group
Attorney General John Quigley has called for victim-survivors of crime to lend their important voice to the work being done by the Victims of Crime Reference Group.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. John Quigley
Portfolio: Attorney General - McGowan Labor Government
Get on board for WA Day Festival 2023
Western Australians are being urged to get out this weekend and celebrate their State, with the WA Day Festival set to return even bigger than before.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Rita Saffioti
Portfolio: Transport - McGowan Labor Government
Up to 50,000 homes to benefit from underground power
Nine Western Australian local governments have committed to Western Power's Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP), which will provide up to 50,000 WA properties with a future-focussed, safer, and more reliable power supply solution.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Bill Johnston
Portfolio: Energy - McGowan Labor Government
New $11.8 million training centre at Broome TAFE officially open
The Kimberley region's vital tourism and hospitality industries are set to benefit from a new training centre at North Regional TAFE's Broome campus.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. Simone McGurk
Portfolio: Training - McGowan Labor Government
Over $16 million awarded to remote Aboriginal communities
The State Government has awarded $16.7 million in grant funding to Aboriginal organisations to undertake essential maintenance and upgrade housing in remote areas of Western Australia that will help to extend the lifespan of properties.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Housing - McGowan Labor Government
State Government housing reforms deliver over 1,300 social homes
The State Government has today reached a key housing reform delivery milestone, with more than 1,300 social homes added to the State's public housing stock since its now record $2.6 billion investment in social housing and homelessness measures.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Housing - McGowan Labor Government
Over $16 million awarded to remote Aboriginal communities
The State Government has awarded $16.7 million in grant funding to Aboriginal organisations to undertake essential maintenance and upgrade housing in remote areas of Western Australia that will help to extend the lifespan of properties.
Published: 1 Jun 2023
Minister: Hon. John Carey
Portfolio: Housing - McGowan Labor Government