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PRESCRIBED BURNS GET IMMEDIATE OVERHAUL
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Environment
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
23-February-2012
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Office of Bushfire Risk Management established under FESA CEO. Assistance up to $190,000 available for victims. All 10 recommendations of Mick Keelty's report to be urgently implemented. Premier Colin Barnett today tabled in State Parliament Appreciating the Risk - The Report of the Special Inquiry Into the November 2011 Margaret River Bushfire. Mr Barnett said the State Government would establish a new Office of Bushfire Risk Management to oversee changes to the prescribed burns program following the release of the report. Gazetted fire districts in South-West: Area broadly bounded from Redgate to Witchcliffe to Cowaramup to Gracetown; Area broadly bounded from Busselton to Vasse to Smith's Beach; Augusta and the strip adjoining Bussell Highway north to Karridale. These gazettals mean FESA (either through a career Fire and Rescue Service station or a volunteer Fire and Rescue Service Brigade) becomes the hazard management authority within the boundaries of the gazetted district and will have direct responsibility for primary response. State Emergency Management Committee, chaired by Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan, will oversee the implementation by DEC of the recommendations. "Environment Minister Bill Marmion has directed DEC to temporarily suspend further burns within five kilometres of town sites and rural subdivisions until a complete risk assessment is undertaken. Appreciating the Risk - The Report of the Special Inquiry Into the November 2011 Margaret River Bushfire available at www.publicsector.wa.gov.au/.
South West Bushfire Risk Zone / Indicative Proposed New Gazetted Fire Districts 2012a / Indicative Proposed New Gazetted Fire Districts 2015a
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MASSIVE WATER BOMBER ARRIVES IN WA
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Environment
Hon Troy Buswell MLA
Emergency Services
30-December-2011
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The Erickson Air-Crane will be operational in WA this summer; State Govt's $12.8m spend to secure a strong aerial fleet for bushfire season; Western Australian fire crews will be well-supported during the fire season with the arrival of one of the world's biggest rotary water bombers - the Erickson Air-Crane - which can drop up to 9,500 litres of water in a single load. Emergency Services Minister Troy Buswell said the State Government acted on the advice of the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to secure use of the biggest rotary water bomber to be stationed in WA. "Firefighters face a challenging and demanding season and the aircrane is a welcome addition to the State's aerial fleet, supporting fire crews to protect local communities," Mr Buswell said. Environment Minister Bill Marmion welcomed the arrival of the Erickson Air-Crane and said it would play an important role in bushfire suppression. The aircrane, nicknamed 'Marty,' delivers almost 114,000 litres of foam mix, retardant or water an hour; WA's aerial fire fighting fleet includes the aircrane; two Type 1 water bombers (4,000 litres per load); four Helitacs (1,000 litres per load); eight fixed-wing water bombers; an aerial intelligence helicopter; two ignition and one air attack aircraft; and nine fire spotting planes; In 2010-11 the fleet released nearly four million litres of water and foam on bushfires throughout the State in nearly 2,800 drops; More information about how to make a bushfire survival plan and what to do if a bushfire occurs is available at www.fesa.wa.gov.au.
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SOUTHERN SEAWATER DESALINATION PLANT OPENED THREE MONTHS EARLY
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Water
2-September-2011
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SOUTHERN SEAWATER DESALINATION PLANT OPENED THREE MONTHS EARLY
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
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2-September-2011
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SOUTHERN SEAWATER DESALINATION PLANT OPENED THREE MONTHS EARLY
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Water
2-September-2011
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| Water Minister Bill Marmion officially opened the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) three months ahead of schedule and within the $955million budget. The plant, near Binningup in the State's south, will provide up to 50 billion litres of freshwater into the Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS) each year. "This breaks a long tradition of reliance on our dams and groundwater supplies, which have been suffering due to lower than average rainfall," Mr Marmion said. "The plant has already started supplying water into the IWSS and will reach its full capacity within about a year." [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]
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PERTH'S NEW MAJOR WATER SUPPLY SECURED
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Water
1-August-2011
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PERTH'S NEW MAJOR WATER SUPPLY SECURED
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
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1-August-2011
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| Work will begin immediately to double the capacity of the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) to provide 100 billion litres of drinking water a year, securing future water needs for communities stretching from Perth to the Goldfields. Water Minister Bill Marmion said that when the expanded plant was completed, half of the water needed annually to supply Perth and surrounding areas would be supplied from climate independent sources. "Expansion of this plant using the existing team of contractors and engineers is both cost and time effective," Mr Marmion said. "I am delighted to see the first stage of the SSDP reaching a successful conclusion and I am confident this much-needed new water source will ensure Perth's water future." Minister Marmion responds to questions from the media. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]
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KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY
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Hon Colin Barnett
Premier
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Environment
17-June-2011
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KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY
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Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Environment
17-June-2011
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One of the world's last great wilderness areas will be protected under the State Government's new plan for the Kimberley. Premier Colin Barnett released the Government's bold vision for the region's long-term conservation - the Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy. "I am pleased to announce the completed strategy, along with an investment of $63million over five years to deliver conservation outcomes," Mr Barnett said. "The strategy is one of the most significant conservation initiatives in Western Australian history, befitting of a region of such international significance. "The Kimberley is a spectacular place, renowned for its natural and cultural significance as well as its raw beauty. It holds a special place for many people, locally, in WA, Australia and across the world. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer
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E-WASTE PROGRAM GETS $1.5MILLION BOOST
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Environment
18-February-2011
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Recycling and safely disposing of 'e-waste', or electronic/electrical waste, will be made easier thanks to a State Government boost of $1.5million. Environment Minister Bill Marmion made the announcement while visiting one of Western Australia's busiest recycling facilities, Tamala Park, at Mindarie. The funds will go to the Western Australian Transitional E-Waste Program, set up by the State's Waste Authority to subsidise e-waste recycling and disposal costs. "Australians are among the fastest adopters of new technology in the world," Mr Marmion said. - Towards Zero Waste [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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CONTAINERS AT FREMANTLE PORT INSPECTED FOR LEAD DUST
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Commerce
4-January-2011
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Environment Minister Bill Marmion announced that the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) is inspecting 102 containers at Fremantle Port containing lead carbonate transported from Magellan Metals mine at Wiluna. "DEC's Pollution Response Unit is inspecting containers of Magellan lead which are awaiting shipping at an intermediate storage site at Fremantle Port," Mr Marmion said. "All ground-level containers are being swabbed, with samples being sent to the Chemistry Centre for further analysis. The 102 containers have been sealed by an authorised customs agent and the Government is eager to see them safely exported from Fremantle as soon as possible." [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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AMENDOLA REVIEW RELEASED
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
6-December-2010
Commerce
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Western Australia's Industrial Relations Commission will be streamlined under recommendations by the review of the State's industrial relations system undertaken by lawyer Steven Amendola. The review was released by Commerce Minister Bill Marmion. The Amendola Review makes 193 recommendations for reform of the Western Australian industrial relations system. The State system applies to up to 30 per cent of Western Australian employees, mainly employed in unincorporated small business and the public sector. "The Government initiated a review of the State industrial relations system to achieve the most productive, fair and flexible industrial relations system possible for Western Australian businesses and workers," Mr Marmion said. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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9PM TRADING FROM TODAY
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Hon Bill Marmion MLA
1-October-2010
Commerce
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| Perth shoppers and retailers will be able to enjoy extended trading hours to 9pm on weeknights under new laws that come into effect from today. Premier Colin Barnett and Commerce Minister Bill Marmion today marked the start of Western Australia's new retail trading hours regime, which will give general retail shops, including major grocery stores, the option to open to 9pm weeknights. The Premier said the changes reflected the State Government's determination to provide incremental reform to Perth's shopping hours. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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MINISTERS VISIT SITE OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY SHORT-STAY ACCOMMODATION
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
Hon Graham Jacobs MLA
5-September-2010
Housing, Local Member
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| The proposed site of the Boulder Indigenous Visitors Centre was today inspected by ministers as part of the State Government's regional cabinet. Housing Minister Bill Marmion joined Eyre MLA Graham Jacobs for a site visit at the Boulder Golf Club. Mr Marmion said the visitors' centre was a required community facility. "These types of facilities provide much-needed short-term accommodation for indigenous people visiting major regional centres from remote towns and communities," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE WILL TRANSFORM OLD GERALDTON SUBURB
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
21-May-2010
Housing
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| A State Government land development project is under way at Beachlands in Geraldton that will see the under-utilised suburb emerge as an important new housing precinct of the Mid-West regional city. Housing Minister Bill Marmion said the first stage of civil works had commenced at Crowther Street and would eventually extend to streets adjoining Maley Place, establishing 115 deep-sewered residential lots, of which 100 would be released on the open market and 15 retained for social housing. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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MINISTER'S OFFICIAL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Hon Bill Marmion MLA
28-April-2010
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The Premier said he would take on the role of Treasurer to oversee the delivery of the State Budget. The Member for Nedlands, Bill Marmion would be elevated to the Ministry and take on the portfolios of Commerce; Science and Innovation; and Housing. The Honourable Helen Morton will become Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier; Treasurer and Minister for State Development, and continue as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Water and Mental Health.
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