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Media presentations from Premier Colin Barnett MLA: Video, Podcasts and Media Statements.

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NEW SCHOOL LOOKS TO THE PAST FOR FUTURE SUCCESS OPENING Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA Education 9-December-2011 Media Statement		[4 mb] Audio Only	[14 mb] Low Bandwidth	[39 mb] High Quality
$11.5m school has latest technology. Will celebrate its 50th year with unveiling of time capsules from 20 years ago. Deanmore Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary and displayed the contents of time capsules from 20 years past, a day after the official opening of new buildings. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable attended the school to officially open the $11.5million rebuild, giving the old school a new lease of life. Mr Barnett said the new school had been built after a strong local campaign to replace the original buildings, which had been constructed in 1961. The project involved the total rebuild of the school on its existing site. The school celebrated its 50th year with an Extravaganza on Saturday, December 10. Visitors were given the opportunity to view a display of contents from time capsules buried 20 years ago. Top
MAJOR MOVES FOR YEAR 7'S AND PRE-PRIMARY ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA Education 8-December-2011 Media Statement		[5 mb] Audio Only	[19 mb] Low Bandwidth	[52 mb] High Quality
Year 7 students to move into secondary schools. Compulsory pre-primary guarantees all children a place at their local school. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable announced two major decisions designed to give Western Australian children the educational advantages they need. Year 7 public school students would move to secondary schools in 2015 and pre-primary would become compulsory for all students in 2013, they said. The decisions would give students the best chance to excel at the important educational transition times of entering primary school and then secondary school. The former Labor Government allowed Catholic and private schools to move Year 7s to secondary settings while leaving public school students in primary schools. For more information go to http://www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou or call 1800 791 197. Top
INQUIRY ANNOUNCED INTO MARGARET RIVER FIRE / CABINET CHANGES ANNOUNCED PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 5-December-2011 Media Statement Media Statement		[17 mb] Audio Only	[70 mb] Low Bandwidth	[180 mb] High Quality
Former AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty to head inquiry. Inquiry to focus on cause of fire and lessons to be learned. Community meeting to be held Sunday December 11 in Margaret River. An independent review announced by Premier Colin Barnett would seek to get to the heart of the cause of the Margaret River fire which burnt out more than 3,400 hectares of principally Crown land and destroyed 32 houses, nine chalets and four sheds. Mr Barnett said the inquiry would focus on the causes of the bushfire which resulted from prescribed burn BS520 in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park on September 6, 2011. Troy Buswell to add emergency services to his portfolio. Rob Johnson thanked for his commitment to emergency services. Premier Colin Barnett has announced minor changes to the Ministry. Mr Barnett said Rob Johnson would continue as Police and Road Safety Minister, while Troy Buswell would add Emergency Services to his portfolio. Mr Johnson would also remain Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly. Rob Johnson held the Emergency Services portfolio since the Liberal-National Government took office in September 2008. Key achievements during his time in the role include: the appointment of new FESA CEO Wayne Gregson; and drafting of legislation to change FESA from an independent statutory authority to a Government department Top
WA WELCOMES WORLD'S BEST SAILORS PRESENTATION Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Kim Hames MLA Tourism 2-December-2011 Media Statement		[3.5 mb] Audio Only	[15 mb] Low Bandwidth	[39 mb] High Quality
About 1,200 world-class sailors on Fremantle waters. Approximately 5,000 visitors to Western Australia. 16 days of sporting action off Fremantle. Premier Colin Barnett officially welcomed about 1,200 sailors from 80 countries to Western Australia for the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships. Speaking at the event's opening ceremony in Forrest Place, Perth, Mr Barnett said West Australians were proud and honoured to host the championships. "This is the biggest sailing event WA has seen since the 1987 America's Cup defence and it is expected to inject more than $40million into the State's economy," he said. Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships runs from December 3-18, 2011. The championships are the last selection event for the 2012 London Olympic Games - www.perth2011.com Top
KARRATHA LINKED TO COAST IN $1.5BILLION FACELIFT ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier; State Development 16-November-2011 Media Statement		[6 mb] Audio Only	[25 mb] Low Bandwidth	[66 mb] High Quality
State Government and private sector to transform Karratha into a city. Mirvac developing 1.5ha in city centre, new 160ha coastal estate. The State Government announced one of Australia's leading development companies - Mirvac - as the preferred proponent to develop the $1.5billion Karratha City of the North Project. The project will see the development of multiple city centre sites, as well as more than 1,500 dwellings at the new coastal suburb of Mulataga. Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett said Mirvac would work with State Government agencies to dramatically change the face of Karratha and help develop it into a city of 50,000 people. City Centre: Relocation of swimming pool to create new focal point; Over 1.5ha, Stage 1 will feature a new 150-room hotel; 10,000sqm of commercial space; hospitality and entertainment venues; and a landscaped public square. Up to 50 service worker apartments; Stage 1 is expected to be completed mid-2014. Mulataga: More than 1,500 dwellings linking Karratha directly to the coast; Wide range of lot sizes and housing options; Extensive network of public open spaces; A range of waterfront community facilities for all residents; Planning will commence immediately and civil construction is expected in early 2013; Coastal residential land is expected to be released early in 2014; For more information visit www.landcorp.com.au/. Top
PREMIER THANKS WA FOR CHOGM 2011 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 31-October-2011		[1 mb] Audio Only	[4 mb] Low Bandwidth	[10 mb] High Quality
Q&A: PREMIER THANKS WA FOR CHOGM 2011 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 31-October-2011		[10 mb] Audio Only	[39 mb] Low Bandwidth	[104 mb] High Quality
Q&A: PREMIER THANKS WA FOR CHOGM 2011 PRESS CONFERENCE Richard Muirhead WA State Director CHOGM 2011 31-October-2011		[1 mb] Audio	[6 mb] Low Bandwidth	[15 mb] High Quality
Premier Colin Barnett thanks the People of Western Australia for CHOGM 2011, then responds to questions from the media about: CHOGM 2011; QANTAS; tourism; the big 'Perth' sign; future events; city transformation; 'Think Big'; 'Can Do' attitude; 'Big Aussie BBQ' and The Queen. Richard Muirhead WA State Director for CHOGM 2011 also responds to questions from the media. Top
YOUTH FOCUS AWARDS 2011 SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 18-October-2011		[3 mb] Audio
Premier Colin Barnett speaks to the Youth Focus Awards ceremony congratulating recipients. Top
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GOVERNMENT WELCOMES $29BILLION INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier; State Development 26-September-2011 Media Statement		[56 mb] High Quality	[21 mb] Low Bandwidth	[5 mb] Audio Only
GOVERNMENT WELCOMES $29BILLION INVESTMENT PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier; State Development 26-September-2011 Media Statement		[80 mb] High Quality	[35 mb] Low Bandwidth	[8 mb] Audio Only
Confirms WA's status as major global LNG supplier 6,500 jobs created during first six years of project Creation of third major LNG processing project The State Government has welcomed Chevron's announcement of a Final Investment Decision on the Wheatstone project. This follows the State Government approving a historic State Development Agreement with Chevron Australia Pty Ltd earlier this month and final environmental approvals by both the State and the Commonwealth. This secures the Wheatstone Project and creation of Western Australia's third major Liquefied Natural Gas processing site. "This project will help position Western Australia as the world's second-biggest supplier of LNG," Mr Barnett said. [Note: Full screen quality video]
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ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 22-September-2011		[57 mb] High Quality	[21 mb] Low Bandwidth	[5 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues of the day on topics including: Lords Prayer in public schools; Racial slurs on citizens; Chevron / Gorgon; Oakagee Port and Rail project; Cockburn Sound cement dust; James Price Point; Kimberley Land Council. [Note: Full screen quality video]
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MONEY SET ASIDE FOR NEW HOSPITAL AND STADIUM - ANNUAL REPORT ON WA STATE FINANCES PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 22-September-2011 Media Statement		[25 mb] High Quality	[9 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
2010-11 general Government operating surplus increased to $1.6billion General Government sector growth in salary costs at lowest rate in nine years General Government expense growth at lowest rate in seven years $100million into future fund for construction of Perth Stadium Additional $70million towards the $1.18billion New Children's Hospital - now half pre-paid The Liberal-National Government's record of strong financial management has been reinforced following release of the 2010-11 Annual Report on State Finances (ARSF). Premier Colin Barnett said the report also highlighted the ongoing penalty Western Australia received in relation to GST revenue grants. "WA received the same dollar amount of GST grants ($3.2billion) in 2010-11 as it did in 2003- 04, despite the national GST pool increasing by a massive 35 per cent" Mr Barnett said. [Note: Full screen quality video]

KEY CHOGM 2011 VENUE COMPLETED PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Terry Waldron MLA Sport and Recreation 14-September-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery		[53 mb] High Quality	[20 mb] Low Bandwidth	[5 mb] Audio Only
The new State Reception Centre in Kings Park, with extraordinary 180 degree views of Perth, was officially unveiled by Premier Colin Barnett just six months after building commenced. "The timely completion of the project, under budget, despite a tight schedule and complexities of working around an operating restaurant and function centre, is an outstanding achievement," Mr Barnett said. "This State-owned facility will be the main venue where the prime ministers and presidents of the 53 Commonwealth nations meet. "This is the centrepiece of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and ensures our city is showcased appropriately." State Reception Centre a lasting legacy for WA community CHOGM sports medallions unveiled [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

STATE GOVERNMENT APPOINTS NEW FESA CEO PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 13-September-2011 Media Statement The Review		[27 mb] High Quality	[10 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2.5 mb] Audio Only
STATE GOVERNMENT APPOINTS NEW FESA CEO PRESS CONFERENCE Wayne Gregson CEO, Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) 13-September-2011 Media Statement The Review		[177 mb] High Quality	[66 mb] Low Bandwidth	[16 mb] Audio Only
The State Government has appointed Wayne Gregson, an assistant commissioner for WA Police, to the role of chief executive officer of Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) for a period of 12 months. Premier Colin Barnett said Mr Gregson was a well respected police officer who first joined WA Police as a cadet in 1979 and been assistant commissioner for the past seven years. "The appointment of Mr Gregson as the new CEO reaffirms our commitment to implementing the recommendations from the Perth Hills Bushfire Review," Mr Barnett said. "Mr Gregson has the skills and experience to prepare the State for the bushfire season, to implement the Perth Hills Bushfire Review recommendations and most importantly, work with all stakeholders in emergency management to prepare and eventually respond for any disaster which occurs." WA Police Assistant Commissioner Wayne Gregson appointed to new role Preparations under way for bush fire season [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

2011 ASIA PACIFIC AUTISM CONFERENCE (APAC), PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 8-September-2011		[44 mb] High Quality	[33 mb] Low Bandwidth	[8 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett speaks to the Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC), Perth Western Australia. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

KIMBERLEY HERITAGE LISTING RESPONSE DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 31-August-2011		[120 mb] High Quality	[53 mb] Low Bandwidth	[12 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses the Federal Government's decision to Heritage List a portion of the Kimberley in Western Australia, then responds to questions from the media. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

WORK TO START ON BEATTY PARK REFURBISHMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 23-August-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery		[27 mb] High Quality	[10 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
One of Western Australia's historic sporting facilities will receive a makeover following the handover of $5million funding from the State Government towards the long term lease of NIB Stadium. The payment is a key component of a 50 year lease agreement between the City of Vincent and the State Government, underpinning the State's planned $95.1million redevelopment of NIB Stadium. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERTH HILLS BUSHFIRE REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 17-August-2011 Media Statement The Report		[20 mb] High Quality	[7 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT PERTH HILLS BUSHFIRE REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONS PRESS CONFERENCE Mr Mick KEELTY APM AO 17-August-2011 Media Statement The Report		[38 mb] High Quality	[14 mb] Low Bandwidth	[4 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett tabled A Shared Responsibility: The Report of the Perth Hills Bushfire February 2011 Review. The report was commissioned to ensure the State Government and the whole community could learn as much as possible from the terrible events on February 6, 2011. "The report, prepared by former head of the Australian Federal Police Mick Keelty, includes 55 recommendations," Mr Barnett said. "One of the key recommendations is for the Fire and Emergency Service Authority of Western Australia (FESA) to be restructured to become a Government department. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

PREMIER LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM PRESENTATION VIDEO Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 10-August-2011 Media Statement Service with a Smile		[39 mb] High Quality	[14 mb] Low Bandwidth	[3 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett encouraged all Western Australian accommodation and hospitality businesses to take advantage of a new online customer service training program. Mr Barnett said the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) of Western Australia's Service with a Smile would complement and enhance existing customer service training. "For the first time, the AHA (WA) - with the support of the State Government and Tourism WA - has developed a WA-specific free online customer service training and recognition program," the Premier said. "This is available to all organisations irrespective of whether they are a member of the AHA (WA). [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

WA SERVICE WITH A SMILE CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM AND ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 10-August-2011 Media Statement Service with a Smile		[210 mb] High Quality	[80 mb] Low Bandwidth	[20 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the AHA Service with a Smile Customer Service Training Program, then responds to questions from the media about this and other issues of the day including: CHOGM; WA customer service; education reporting issue; opposition members talking to police and/or public servants; federal government taking over areas of state administration; national reform; CHOGM and regional WA tourism; national insurance and people with disabilities; RSPCA funding and animal welfare; solar panel scheme; COAG. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

$5.4MILLION TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN NEW CENTRE FOR PERTH'S HOMELESS MEN ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 5-August-2011 Media Statement		[28 mb] High Quality	[10 mb] Low Bandwidth	[3 mb] Audio Only
Child Protection Minister Robyn McSweeney and Premier Colin Barnett announced $5.4million funding to build and operate a new homeless men's shelter in Perth's CBD. The announcement has been made during National Homelessness Week as part of the Liberal-National Government's strategy to deliver quality services and investment in social reforms to support those in need. The 'Acute Homeless Night Shelter' is a partnership between the State Government and St Vincent de Paul Society and is expected to nightly house up to 10 men who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

ISSUES OF THE DAY - POST HOMELESSNESS PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 5-August-2011 Media Statement		[160 mb] High Quality	[60 mb] Low Bandwidth	[14 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues of the day including: Shopping hours; Homelessness; Local government; Lanco and Griffin Energy, Coal and Bluewater Power Station, Perduman Chemical Plant; Alleged drug death and Kronic; Drug use; Asylum seekers and children. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

POST-CABINET BRIEFING - PERTH'S NEW MAJOR WATER SUPPLY SECURED / FEDERAL HEALTH AGREED ANNOUNCEMENTS Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-August-2011 Media Statement		[40 mb] High Quality	[16 mb] Low Bandwidth	[4 mb] Audio Only
PERTH'S NEW MAJOR WATER SUPPLY SECURED FLY-OVER Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-August-2011 Media Statement		[21 mb] High Quality	[8 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
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. Premier Colin Barnett said the decision to move now on the expansion of the new plant was essential because of the lack of inflow from rainfall into the dams for the second winter in a row. "Despite the welcome, recent rain, long-term forecasts show the south-west corner of Western Australia will become even drier in the future," Mr Barnett said. [Note: Full screen video available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

PARENTS BACK RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOOL BIDS FOR INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL STATUS ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-August-2011 Media Statement		[20 mb] High Quality	[8 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
Families and communities across Western Australia are wholeheartedly backing schools in their bid to have more authority to make decisions best suited to their students. Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable were at Creaney Primary School in Kingsley to announce the record 109 schools to become Independent Public Schools in 2012 and 2013. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

CHANGES TO RETAIL GAS PRICES ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 20-July-2011 Media Statement		[27 mb] High Quality	[10 mb] Low Bandwidth	[2 mb] Audio Only
CHANGES TO RETAIL GAS PRICES PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 20-July-2011 Media Statement		[280 mb] High Quality	[100 mb] Low Bandwidth	[25 mb] Audio Only
The State Government announced gas prices would increase by 10 per cent from August 1, 2011. This would increase the average household gas bill by $1 a week over the next financial year. The 10 per cent increase is much lower than the Office of Energy's recommended cumulative increase of 30.2 per cent by January 1, 2012. Premier Colin Barnett said the recommended 30.2 per cent increase was too high and would place too much pressure on families. "The Liberal-National Government is conscious that the rising cost of living is hurting people and we are doing all we can to try and minimise increases in utility costs," Mr Barnett said. The increased price of retail gas was due to higher prices for wholesale gas combined with higher costs to deliver gas to households and businesses through the gas distribution network, as independently determined by the Economic Regulation Authority. The Premier responds to questions from the media about: Gas price changes; ERA; Alinta; CHOGM and security; and Policing. More information about changes to gas prices can be found at http://www.energy.wa.gov.au/gasprices or by phoning a gas retailer. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

STATE RECEPTION CENTRE HAS STRONG COMMONWEALTH CONNECTION PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 18-July-2011 Media Statement		[200 mb] High Quality	[74 mb] Low Bandwidth	[18 mb] Audio Only
The State Reception Centre being built in Kings Park for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will feature a part of the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games' history. Premier Colin Barnett said Western Australian timber from Perry Lakes Stadium, which was built for the games, would be recycled and used as part of the new facility's balcony decking. "The fact that something from the 1962 Commonwealth Games will be used in the construction of the CHOGM 2011 Leaders' Retreat venue provides a wonderful connection between the two historic events," Mr Barnett said. "We are fortunate that through the Perry Lakes Redevelopment Project the original wandoo stadium seating was salvaged and available for opportunities such as this." The Premier responds to questions from the media about: Progress on Frasers as the State Reception Centre; CHOGM; Funding for Drop-In Centre for the Homeless; Clandestine drug labs; Misuse of drugs; Underground power and funding; Anti-social behaviour; Australian economy; WA economy; Housing; Mining industry; Carbon tax advertisements; CHOGM and security; Duty-to-Aid proposal by Catholic Church; Warehousing WA workers and wages; and The Western Derby. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

NEW RUGBY HEADQUARTERS OPEN MEDIA EVENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 14-July-2011 Media Statement		[33 mb] High Quality	[12 mb] Low Bandwidth	[3 mb] Audio Only
The opening of a new home for Western Australian rugby will drive the future growth of the sport in the State according to Premier Colin Barnett. The Premier and Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron officially opened the Western Australian Rugby Centre in Mt Claremont. Mr Barnett said the new facility would provide an administration centre for RugbyWA and the Western Force, indoor training facilities, a gymnasium and change rooms. "I am very excited about this opening and what it means for this State's rugby faithful," he said. "In terms of rugby, this facility along with $88million in upgrades to NIB Stadium will be of tremendous benefit to Rugby WA and the Western Force, and could very well be a catalyst for our State becoming an even greater force in this growing sport." [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

BFA ENERGY, RESOURCES & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-July-2011		[93 mb] High Quality	[35 mb] Low Bandwidth	[9 mb] Audio Only
BFA ENERGY, RESOURCES & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-July-2011		[157 mb] High Quality	[58 mb] Low Bandwidth	[14 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett speaks to the BFA Energy, Resources and Sustainable Development Conference and afterwards responds to questions from the media about: Carbon tax implications; WA growth; fire and emergency services report; HomesWest housing and inspections; foreign investment in WA mining and stability; food security; Australia No. 12 economy in the world. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PROPOSED CARBON TAX DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 10-July-2011		[177 mb] High Quality	[66 mb] Low Bandwidth	[16 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses the proposed Australian Government Carbon Tax and responds to questions from the media. [Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer]

ERA INQUIRY INTO THE OFFICE OF SHARED SERVICES RELEASED ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 7-July-2011 Media Statement		[50 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
ERA INQUIRY INTO THE OFFICE OF SHARED SERVICES RELEASED PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Simon O'Brien MLC Finance 7-July-2011 Media Statement		[180 mb] High Quality		[17 mb] Audio Only
The State Government released the Economic Regulation Authority's (ERA) final report on the inquiry into the benefits and costs of providing shared corporate services in the Western Australian public sector. Premier Colin Barnett said the report recommended the decommissioning of the Office of Shared Services (OSS) and for agencies to provide their own corporate services. The ERA report found the original 2003 business case was fundamentally flawed and the proposed benefits were overly optimistic, the true cost of the project was underestimated and the proposed roll-in schedule was not realistic. "The ERA's analysis indicates that decommissioning the OSS represents the least cost and most certain option for delivering corporate services," Mr Barnett said. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

LIVE CATTLE EXPORT BAN TO INDONESIA LIFTED DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 6-July-2011		[70 mb] High Quality		[6 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses the Federal Government's decision to lift the live cattle export ban to Indonesia, then responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

PREMIER TURNS FIRST SOD OF SOIL AT NEW SALEYARD SITE REGIONAL CABINET - KATANNING ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 4-July-2011 Media Statement		[30 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnettinspected the site for a new $21.5million sheep saleyard in the Great Southern. More than one million sheep are expected to be traded each year through the new yards near Katanning. "These saleyards are a major contributor to the local economy and a critical part of the infrastructure for livestock in the region," Mr Barnett said. "The existing yards were first developed in 1922 and their poor condition has been a source of concern for many years. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

$147MILLION TO UPGRADE COUNTRY HOSPITALS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIONAL CABINET - KATANNING ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 4-July-2011 Media Statement		[17 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
Six country hospitals will benefit from a $147million upgrade as part of the State Government's new era in country health which will improve the lives of thousands of people in a large area of southern inland Western Australia. premier Colin Barnett, Health Minister Kim Hames and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls announced Katanning Hospital would undergo a $35.43million upgrade under the Southern Inland Health Initiative's District Hospital and Health Service Investment Program. Mr Barnett said the announcement was the greatest single investment in regional healthcare in WA's history. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

HISTORIC LAND USE AGREEMENT SIGNED AT STATE PARLIAMENT SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 30-June-2011 Media Statement		[90 mb] High Quality	[32 mb] Low Bandwidth	[8 mb] Audio Only
HISTORIC LAND USE AGREEMENT SIGNED AT STATE PARLIAMENT SPEECH Wayne Bergmann CEO, Kimberley Land Council 30-June-2011 Media Statement		[80 mb] High Quality		[7 mb] Audio Only
HISTORIC LAND USE AGREEMENT SIGNED AT STATE PARLIAMENT PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Wayne Bergmann CEO, Kimberley Land Council Peter Coleman Managing Director and CEO, Woodside 30-June-2011 Media Statement		[106 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
The State Government, the Goolarabooloo Jabirr Jabirr native title claimant group and Woodside Energy Ltd finalised agreements to secure access to land at James Price Point, north of Broome, for the establishment of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) precinct to process gas from the Browse Basin Gas reserves. The precinct will limit LNG processing to this one site on the Kimberley coastline. Premier Colin Barnett said the agreement was the most significant act of self determination by an Aboriginal group in Australian history. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

MAJOR NEW STADIUM TO BE BUILT ON BURSWOOD PENINSULA ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 28-June-2011 Media Statement		[104 mb] High Quality	[39 mb] Low Bandwidth	[10 mb] Audio Only
MAJOR NEW STADIUM TO BE BUILT ON BURSWOOD PENINSULA PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 28-June-2011 Media Statement		[190 mb] High Quality		[18 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett announced Perth's new multi-purpose stadium would be built on the Burswood Peninsula and is scheduled for completion in 2018. The new Perth Stadium will have the third-biggest capacity in Australia and will be the second largest AFL home stadium. It will have a capacity of 60,000 seats with provision for future expansion to 70,000 seats in the style of Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, with similar views, amenities and comfort. This capacity range will more than adequately provide for both members and corporate seating and generous general admission and visiting team supporters. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY - LANDMARK REVIEW OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOUNDARIES IN PERTH PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 24-June-2011 Media Statement		[170 mb] High Quality		[15 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to question from the media about issues of the day including: Local government boundaries; Oakajee Port and Rail; CHOGM; Meeting with the Prime Minister of Australia. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 17-June-2011 Media Statement		[34 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY PRESENTATION VIDEO Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Bill Marmion MLA Environment 17-June-2011 Media Statement		[40 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY LAUNCH AND QA Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Bill Marmion MLA Environment 17-June-2011 Media Statement		[140 mb] High Quality		[13 mb] Audio Only
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 Keywords: Kimberley; Science; Conservation; Strategy; Western Australia. ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY - KIMBERLEY SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 17-June-2011 Media Statement		[110 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to question from the media about: The Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy; conservationists; Kimberley resources; national parks; James Price Point; Woodside; protests; Pluto; Browse; London; environmental groups; conservation programs; security; ASIO; live cattle exports; Indonesia; cooperation; Malaysia; animal welfare consequences; Kronic events and State Government money; Government advertising; WA State water supply; desalinaton; summer water restrictions; carbon tax advertising. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]

STATE BUDGET 2011-12: SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY - INCREASED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT ANIMAL WELFARE ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 25-May-2011 Media Statement		[28 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett said funding to improve animal welfare would more than double to $1.6million annually. "The Liberal-National Government recognises the importance in improving animal welfare standards and increasing confidence in the enforcement of these standards across WA," Mr Barnett said. "The State Government's investment will include the appointment of six additional full-time inspectors and doubling annual funding to the RSPCA to $500,000 under a service delivery agreement." The regulatory responsibility for the Animal Welfare Act 2002 will shift from the Department of Local Government to the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA). [Note: Full screen quality video]

ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 25-May-2011 Media Statement		[166 mb] High Quality		[15 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses Animal Welfare initiatives in the WA State Budget 2011 - 2012 and other issues including: gifting and sponsorships to public servants; public service travel; concessional rate on iron ore fines; difference between a royalty rate (sale price of a mineral) and a tax rate (tax on profits); infrastructure funding and GST; power supply in the Pilbara; National Offshore Petroleum Regulator; Ellenbrook rail line; water into the future; regulatory responsibility for the Animal Welfare Act 2002 from Local Government to the Department of Agriculture and Food WA (DAFWA); Western Australian College of Teaching (WACOT). [Note: Full screen quality video]

GORGON CONTRACT A BOOST FOR LOCAL MANUFACTURERS SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 23-May-2011 Media Statement		[37 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett has welcomed the announcement from Chevron of a manufacturing contract going to a local steel fabricator located in Western Australia. AGC has been awarded the contract to manufacture 7,500 tonnes of pipe spool for the Gorgon project. AGC is a service provider to the oil and gas, mining and resources, power and maintenance industries. The company fabricates pipes, tanks, pressure vessels, structural steel and mechanical handling equipment. "The awarding of this contract to a local manufacturer demonstrates that the local industry can be internationally competitive for appropriate work scopes and I congratulate AGC on their successful bid," Mr Barnett said. "Chevron's Gorgon project is the biggest-ever resource project and has already delivered more than $9billion and 3,000 jobs to Australian industry, about 90 per cent of them right here in WA. [Note: Full screen quality video]

ISSUES OF THE DAY, AGC HENDERSON PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 23-May-2011 Media Statement		[120 mb] High Quality		[11 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses issues of the day and responds to questions from the media about: Gorgon contract awarded to AGC Henderson; refurbishment of Government House; CHOGM; The Queen; Western Australia and GST share. [Note: Full screen quality video]

NON-GOVERNMENT SECTOR (NGO) BUDGET BRIEFING SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 20-May-2011 Media Statement		[90 mb] High Quality		[8 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett outlines the State Government's biggest funding investment into WA's non-Government sector. [Note: Full screen quality video] Keywords: Western Australia; State Budget 2011 - 2012; NGO; Non-Government Organisations; housing; Community Services.

CCI BREAKFAST - WA STATE BUDGET 2011-2012 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 20-May-2011 Media Statement		[40 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about the WA State Budget 2011-2012. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

$600 MILLION BOOST TO DISABLED FROM WA STATE BUDGET 2011-2012 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 19-May-2011 Media Statement		[40 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett announces a $600 million boost to the Disabled and Community Services from the WA State Budget 2011-2012. The Premier responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

CONSENT AGREEMENT REACHED FOR KIMBERLEY LNG PRECINCT PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier; State Development 6-May-2011 Media Statement		[130 mb] High Quality		[12 mb] Audio Only
An historic agreement has been reached between the State Government, Woodside Energy Ltd and the Goolarabooloo Jabirr Jabirr (GJJ) native title claim group that ensures Western Australia and the Kimberley benefit from the development of the natural gas resources in the Browse Basin. The Traditional Owners of the land at James Price Point, located 60km north of Broome, have agreed to relinquish their native title interests in the 3,500ha of land and water required for the precinct, in return for substantial benefits for indigenous people and continuing engagement in environmental and cultural heritage management at the precinct. The precinct represents 1.5 per cent of the total GJJ native title claim area (251,500ha of land and water). Premier Colin Barnett said the agreement was an important milestone in a four-year process to select and secure the most appropriate site in the Kimberley for the LNG Precinct. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

NEW FACILITY A CENTREPIECE FOR TRAINING PRECINCT OPENING SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 21-April-2011 Media Statement		[50 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
A new $62million training facility in Northbridge will become the centrepiece for one of Western Australia's biggest State Training Providers. Officially opened by Premier Colin Barnett and Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier, Central Institute of Technology's new building on Aberdeen Street is the final stage of the development of an extensive training precinct in the area. Covering 11,000 square metres, the building links all of Central's existing sites on Aberdeen and Newcastle streets, accommodating up to 26,000 students, and adds further value to the existing City of Perth cultural and education complex. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY - NEW FACILITY A CENTREPIECE FOR TRAINING PRECINCT DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 21-April-2011 Media Statement		[120 mb] High Quality		[11 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin discusses issues of the day at a doorstop at Central Institute of Technology's new building on Aberdeen Street, Northbridge and responds to questions from the media about: New Central Institute of Technology; federal government detention centres; shop opening hours in the north of WA; national parks; the process of compulsory acquisition of James Price Point; Liberal Party president nominations; petrol prices over holiday periods; AFL contributions; seat belts save lives; marine parks in the South West; no boom in WA; GST share; WA debt levels; State development; and the old Perth Entertainment Centre. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

100 PER CENT OF SPEED CAMERA REVENUE FOR ROAD SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 19-April-2011 Media Statement		[32 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Funding for road safety in Western Australia is set to reach record levels, with the State Government increasing the amount of speed camera revenue provided to the Road Trauma Trust Fund (RTTF) to two-thirds this year and to 100 per cent by July 2012. Currently, the RTTF receives one-third of revenue from speed and red light camera infringements. Premier Colin Barnett said the significant funding boost would help the State Government deliver its 12-year road safety strategy Towards Zero and reduce road trauma in WA. The share of revenue directed to reducing serious road crashes on the State's roads will triple in the next two years, representing a boost of tens of millions of dollars each year to fighting road trauma. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

SPEED CAMERA REVENUE FOR ROAD SAFETY AND ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 19-April-2011 Media Statement		[112 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
Funding for road safety in Western Australia is set to reach record levels, with the State Government increasing the amount of speed camera revenue provided to the Road Trauma Trust Fund (RTTF) to two-thirds this year and to 100 per cent by July 2012. Currently, the RTTF receives one-third of revenue from speed and red light camera infringements. Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues including: Speed camera revenue; Light Rail; RSL; Expansion of iron ore and ports; Jobs; The Stadium; Spratt Case and CCC; Great Indian Ocean Road; and Local content. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

POST-APPEA 2011 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-April-2011 APPEA		[160 mb] High Quality		[15 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett, at the APPEA (Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association) 2011 conference, holds a press conference and responds to questions from international media about issues including: Federal carbon tax; Woodside; LNG in Western Australia; domestic gas supply; local content in the mining industry; international investment in WA mining and energy; and BHP Billiton / Rio Tinto. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

STATE LUNCHEON WITH CHINESE DELEGATION SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 6-April-2011		[59 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett speaks at a formal State Luncheon with visiting Chinese leaders. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY POST STATE LUNCHEON WITH CHINESE DELEGATION DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 6-April-2011		[136 mb] High Quality		[12 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues of the day including: Chinese involvement in Oakajee port and rail; intellectual property; WA economy; water in WA; Magellan lead, processing, transport and the environment; small business; youth employment; public transport projects; BER projects in WA schools; Chinese delegation visit to Perth. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

NEW WILSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL RISES FROM THE ASHES OPENING SPEECH COLLIE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[54 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
Collie's rebuilt Wilson Park Primary School was officially opened by Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister Liz Constable. The Porter Road school lost 80 per cent of its buildings in a fire in August 2009. The State Government committed to rebuilding the school and reopened its doors to students at the start of the school year. Premier Colin Barnett said he was pleased the school was re-built in just over a year. "Schools are the heart of our communities, especially in country towns, and the loss of a school is devastating and traumatic," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

WILSON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL PRESS CONFERENCE COLLIE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[15 mb] High Quality		[1 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about the Wilson Park Primary School and talks about government business in Collie. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER INSPECTS COALFIELDS HIGHWAY UPGRADE ANNOUNCEMENT COLLIE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[34 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett inspected State Government funded upgrading works on Coalfields Highway between Allanson and Collie. Mr Barnett said work on the section of the highway between the Bibbulmun Track and Collie was now complete. Work on the section of the road from the Bibbulmun Track to Allanson would be completed by the end of the month. "The Liberal-National Government has spent $6.5million on upgrading a 7.5km section of the Coalfields Highway between Allanson and Collie," he said. "Funding for this has been allocated from our $14million commitment in the 2010-11 Budget to upgrade the highway, and plans for the next stage of works from Wellington Dam to Allanson are currently being developed by Main Roads." [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

STATE GOVERNMENT CONTINUES INVESTMENT IN SOUTH-WEST ANNOUNCEMENT COLLIE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[39 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
The State Government will spend $83.5million over the next four years to secure land and upgrade vital water and road infrastructure, for the massive $3.5billion Perdaman Collie Urea Project. Premier Colin Barnett said the decision would enable Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers (Perdaman) to take an important step to establishing a world-scale facility - transforming coal into urea, using proven coal gasification technology. "The Government is upgrading the infrastructure in support of this project," Mr Barnett said. "This project will have massive significance for Western Australia and the South-West, introducing a new industry, new employment and business opportunities and boosting exports. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

NEW REGIONAL PARK FOR THE SOUTH-WEST FROM PRESTON RIVER TO THE OCEAN ANNOUNCEMENT BUNBURY Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon John Castrilli MLA Member for Bunbury 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[52 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
The greater Bunbury area is one step closer to a new regional park after the endorsement of the Preston River to Ocean Regional Park Establishment Plan Proposal. Premier Colin Barnett visited the site of the proposed park which includes Manea Park, Shearwater Tuart Forest and the Maidens, extending east-west across seven kilometres. Mr Barnett said the area contained unique landforms and vegetation that were characteristic of the Swan Coastal Plain. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

BUNBURY ARTS SCENE TO BENEFIT FROM $9.97MILLION ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE EXPANSION ANNOUNCEMENT BUNBURY Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-April-2011 Media Statement		[40 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
The South-West will benefit from the expansion of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC), a $9.97million project that will enable a more diverse range of cultural events and provide conference, function and meeting room facilities. Premier Colin Barnett said the project would allow for increased social and cultural involvement by the community and deliver an economic boost to the hospitality industry. "There is a clear need within the community for improved facilities, both for cultural performances and for business-related functions. The expansion of the entertainment centre will bring further employment opportunities to the South-West region," Mr Barnett said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ANNUAL COMMONWEALTH LECTURE, BURSWOOD SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 31-March-2011		[66 mb] High Quality		[6 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett speaks at the Annual Commonwealth Lecture at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, Perth. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

RESTORATION COMPLETE FOR FORMER HOME OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S OWN PRIME MINISTER SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 30-March-2011 Media Statement		[43 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
The former home of Australia's wartime Prime Minister John Curtin is open to the public following comprehensive conservation and interpretation works on the Cottlesloe property. Premier Colin Barnett joined Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the 'Curtin Family Home'. Mr Barnett attended the home, a place of great cultural significance for Australia in his capacity as Premier and as the local member of parliament. The Cottesloe home was built specifically for Australia's 14th Prime Minister John Curtin and his wife Elsie in 1923 when he worked as a journalist, prior to entering Parliament. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] Keywords: John Curtin; Family Home; Cotteloe; Barnett; Gillard.

ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 30-March-2011		[109 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues of the day including: Review of GST sharing arrangements; cost of living increases, petrol, gas, electricity, water; QANTAS services to Japan; John Curtin's Home. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUEEN'S ATTENDANCE AT CHOGM 2011 DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 25-March-2011 Media Statement CHOGM 2011		[56 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett welcomed the announcement by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will officially open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth on Friday, October 28. CHOGM 2011 will be the biggest event to be held in Perth for almost 50 years, with the leaders of more than 50 Commonwealth nations set to participate. "I have already said that this meeting of Commonwealth leaders will be the highlight of 2011," Mr Barnett said. "This announcement reinforces just how important a year 2011 will be for Western Australia and the real opportunity we have to show our capital at its very best on the world stage. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 25-March-2011		[70 mb] High Quality		[7 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses issues of the day including Mining Resource Rent Tax, and responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

WA MINING CLUB SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 25-March-2011		[270 mb] High Quality		[25 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett speaks to the WA Mining Club. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER ANNOUNCES 31ST GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 21-March-2011 Media Statement		[20 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
PREMIER ANNOUNCES 31ST GOVERNOR OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 21-March-2011 Media Statement		[9 mb] High Quality		[1 mb] Audio Only
Respected barrister and philanthropist Malcolm McCusker AO QC will be the next Governor of Western Australia. Premier Colin Barnett made the announcement at Government House after Her Majesty The Queen approved the recommendation for the appointment of Mr McCusker to succeed Dr Ken Michael. Mr McCusker will formally take up the appointment from July 1, 2011. "Malcolm McCusker is eminently suited to undertake the role and I congratulate him on his appointment," Mr Barnett said. Official title to July 1st, 2011: Governor Designate of Western Australia Mr Malcolm McCusker AO QC [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 21-March-2011		[50 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses issues of the day including: WA Police Commissioner; HomesWest; EPA decision on coal mining in Margaret River; Justin Langer and politics, and responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PERTH TO HOST EXCITING INTERNATIONAL SPORTING MATCHES DURING CHOGM 2011 SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 18-March-2011 Media Statement		[31 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Perth will host two international netball matches, featuring four of the top seven teams in the world, and an international hockey tournament with an exciting new format in the week leading up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this October. Premier Colin Barnett joined Federal Defence Minister Stephen Smith at the Perth Hockey Stadium to announce the sporting program involving Commonwealth countries. The Federal and Western Australian governments will jointly fund the sporting events which start on Thursday, October 20 with the hockey tournament involving teams from Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Malaysia. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] Keywords: Sport; International netball; International hockey; CHOGM.

ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 18-March-2011 Media Statement		[134 mb] High Quality		[12 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett responds to questions from the media about issues including: Christmas Island, Northam, Curtin Dentention Centres; community safety; Warmun flood assistance; HomesWest accommodation; Use of public transport and bus numbers; Hockey and Netball international matches during CHOGM. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

CURTIN BUSINESS SCHOOL FORUM - 11 min Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 18-March-2011		[112 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett participates in a forum at the Curtin Business School [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER OPENS NEW ED AND 55 NEW BEDS AT JOONDALUP HEALTH CAMPUS OPENING Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Kim Hames MLA Health 3-March-2011 Media Statement		[71 mb] High Quality		[7 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett and Health Minister Kim Hames officially opened the new $29million Emergency Department (ED) and $20.8million ward block at Joondalup Health Campus. Mr Barnett said it was an important day for families living in Perth's northern corridor. "One of the earliest decisions we made as a new Government was to redevelop Joondalup Health Campus and the opening of these new facilities today, only a little more than two years on, marks a major milestone in the redevelopment," Mr Barnett said. "The State Government is investing $229.8million to significantly expand public hospital facilities at Joondalup Health Campus over the next two years to enable more people to receive health care locally." [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

STATE GOVERNMENT DONATION FOR LAUNCH OF RED CROSS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-March-2011 Media Statement		[20 mb] High Quality		[1 mb] Audio Only
The State Government has donated $40,000 to Australian Red Cross on the first day of the charity's annual Red Cross Calling activity. Premier Colin Barnett said the donation was made on behalf of all West Australians. "We have all seen and heard in recent times how Australian Red Cross has been called on to help thousands of people affected by natural disasters right across Australia," Mr Barnett said. "Here at home, Red Cross has helped following the Carnarvon floods, the recent tropical cyclones and the devastating bushfires in the Perth Hills. Red Cross has also worked with victims of the floods in Queensland and Victoria, and is assisting in New Zealand following last week's earthquake." [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER OPENS AUSTRALIA'S FIRST CHILD ADVOCACY CENTRE OPENING SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 1-March-2011 Media Statement		[58 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
Perth is now home to Australia's first child advocacy centre which will provide a range of health, child protection, family care, police and support services to local children and young people who have suffered abuse. Premier Colin Barnett officially opened the new and innovative George Jones Child Advocacy Centre, based in Armadale. The State Government, through Lotterywest, has provided a grant of more than $1.5million for the facility. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

REGIONAL CABINET PEEL REGION MAYOR'S WELCOME, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MANDURAH Ms Paddi Creevey Mayor of Mandurah Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 28-February-2011 Media Statement		[27 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
Mayor of Mandurah, Ms Paddi Creevey, welcomes the Western Australian Cabinet to the Peel region for a regional cabinet meeting. Premier Colin Barnett responds to the Mayor's welcome. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

REGIONAL CABINET PEEL REGION COUNTRY STUDENTS TO BENEFIT FROM EXPANDED $3MILLION SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA Education Hon Brendon Grylls Regional Development 28-February-2011 Media Statement / FoodBank School Breakfast Program		[53 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
Hundreds of students in regional and remote areas will soon be offered a free breakfast before the start of the school day in a major expansion of the Foodbank School Breakfast Program. Premier Colin Barnett said the highly successful program, which each week served healthy and nutritious breakfasts to about 34,000 students at schools in low socio-economic areas, would be expanded to include more regional and remote schools across the State. The announcement by the Premier, Education Minister Liz Constable and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls at Greenfields Primary School in Mandurah will see $780,000 worth of State Government Royalties for Regions funding injected into the program over a four-year period. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

REGIONAL CABINET PEEL REGION POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Kim Hames MLA Deputy-Premier 28-February-2011		[124 mb] High Quality		[9 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett and Deputy Premier Kim Hames hold a press conference and respond to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

REGIONAL CABINET PEEL REGION POST-CABINET STATEMENTS Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Kim Hames MLA Deputy-Premier Hon Brendon Grylls Regional Development 28-February-2011		[37 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett, Deputy Premier Kim Hames and Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls issue post-cabinet press statements and respond to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

GOVERNMENT OFFICE ACCOMMODATION CONSOLIDATION TO SAVE $165MILLION OVER 15 YEARS PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Simon O'Brien MLC Finance 24-February-2011 Media Statement / Media Statement / Relocation schedule		[165mb] High Quality		[11 mb] Audio Only
Finance Minister Simon O'Brien announced extensive consolidation of departmental offices as part of the State Government's office accommodation reforms. From June 2012, office accommodation costs to the State Government will be significantly reduced due to the relocation of Government departments from the expensive Perth Central Business District (CBD). Mr O'Brien said the reduced costs are estimated to be $11million per year over the next 15 years - a saving of up to $165million. The heritage listed Hale House will be refurbished as part of a move to consolidate Ministerial offices and central Government departments around Parliament House. Premier Colin Barnett said the State Government-owned building would become home to a purpose-built State Cabinet meeting room, the Cabinet Secretariat and the Office of the Premier. "There are a number of factors which have lead to this decision including the owners of Governor Stirling Tower (GST) informing the Government the building would not be available from July 2012," Mr Barnett said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 24-February-2011		[101 mb] High Quality		[7 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses issues of the day including: Carbon price, emissions, electricity prices; State debt; WA's GST share; Future WA projects, housing and infrastructure, workers conditions; Sealing the road on the Dampier Peninsula. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

TERMS SET FOR PERTH HILLS BUSHFIRE REVIEW PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Rob Johnson Emergency Services Mr Mick Keelty APM 23-February-2011 Media Statement		[300 mb] High Quality		[20 mb] Audio Only
An independent review of bushfire risk management in the Perth Hills area will include public hearings and submissions and require the co-operation of all Government agencies and officers with assistance from local governments. Premier Colin Barnett said the work undertaken would be in addition to a review under way by the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA). "The bushfires in Perth's Hills over the weekend of February 5 and 6 destroyed 71 homes with a further 39 homes and other structures damaged," the Premier said. Mr Barnett has appointed Mr Mick Keelty APM to chair the review. "Mick Keelty was the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner for eight years from 2001-2009 and oversaw the expansion of the AFP following the terrorist attacks in the United States of America and played a crucial role in disaster assessment and emergency response at the time of the Bali bombings," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PERTH WATERFRONT FUNDING IN 2011-12 STATE BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 15-February-2011 Media Statement		[28 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
Detailed design plans for the much anticipated redevelopment of Perth Waterfront were released, alongside a commitment for project funding in this year's State Budget and confirmation that earthworks will start in early 2012. Construction is expected to take about 30 months with the project due to be completed in mid-2014. Premier Colin Barnett said Cabinet had approved $270 million funding for the Perth Waterfront Project in the 2011-12 State Budget. "Preparation of the site will begin immediately after the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October this year which will pave the way for major earthworks for the exciting redevelopment of Perth Waterfront in early 2012," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
PERTH WATERFRONT PROJECT VIDEO 15-February-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery		[12 mb] High Quality		No Audio

COAG AND HEALTH FUNDING DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 14-February-2011		[108 mb] High Quality		[8 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses the weekend COAG meeting and health funding then responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

ISSUES OF THE DAY COAG / GST / HEALTH DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-February-2011		[173 mb] High Quality		[12 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses issues of the day including: COAG; WA's GST payments to the Federal Government; Health; Perth Stadium; Belmont Race Course; and others - WA projects, jobs and the economy, the mining industry and services, value adding - and responds to questions from the media.
ISSUES OF THE DAY PERTH STADIUM / BELMONT RACE COURSE DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-February-2011		[54 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only
ISSUES OF THE DAY OTHERS DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 11-February-2011		[55 mb] High Quality		[4 mb] Audio Only

PREMIER TURNS SOIL TO START WORK ON $11MILLION AUTISM FACILITY SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 10-February-2011 Media Statement		[45 mb] High Quality		[3 mb] Audio Only
The State Government has contributed $4million towards a state-of-the-art centre for children with autism, focusing on early intervention for those diagnosed under the age of six. The new centre for the Autism Association of WA in Shenton Park will provide specialised care and services to more than 400 pre-school children with autism and their families each year.

NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR PERTH BUSHFIRES MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 7-February-2011 Media Statement		[26 mb] High Quality		[2 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett has declared a State Natural Disaster in the fire affected region of Perth's hills. Mr Barnett confirmed the impact of the fires on the community met the criteria to be declared an 'Eligible Natural Disaster' for the purposes of the Western Australia Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (WANDRRA). WANDRRA is administered by FESA with assistance from other agencies, and provides help to people who have suffered the direct impact of a declared natural disaster. To apply for assistance or for more information contact the following agencies: Personal support: Department of Child Protection - 1800 199 008 WANDRRA Administrator - (08) 9323 9552 email: wandrra@fesa.wa.gov.au or visit http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

COMMONWEALTH THREAT TO INTRODUCE POKIES IN WA DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 3-February-2011		[106 mb] High Quality		[10 mb] Audio Only
All West Australians should be concerned over plans for a Federal takeover of pokies. Premier Colin Barnett said WA had a long-held and bi-partisan opposition to poker machines which could be overruled if the Federal Government pushed ahead with plans to regulate gambling across Australia. The Premier was reacting to legal advice released by the Federal Government on Tuesday which confirmed the Government had the constitutional powers to enforce changes through taxation and corporation law. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
PERTH STADIUM DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 31-January-2011		[68 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett discusses the Perth Stadium and responds to questions from the media. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

PREMIER AWARDS BEAZLEY MEDALS TO WA'S TOP STUDENTS PRESENTATION CEREMONY Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier 6-January-2011 Media Statement / Photo Gallery Beazley Medals List		[68 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
Premier Colin Barnett congratulated the two winners of the 2010 Beazley Medals which are awarded to Western Australia's top students. Michael Taran (17) of Perth Modern School was awarded the Beazley Medal: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Jaclyn East (17) of the WA College of Agriculture in Narrogin received the Beazley Medal: Vocational Education and Training. Mr Barnett said the medals were two of 1,550 awards to 1,249 students who completed WACE programs in 2010. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]

LEADERS' RETREAT VENUE TO BE A LASTING LEGACY OF CHOGM 2011 PRESS CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister, Australia 6-January-2011 Media Statement CHOGM 2011		[73 mb] High Quality		[5 mb] Audio Only
Q&A LEADERS' RETREAT VENUE TO BE A LASTING LEGACY OF CHOGM 2011 Hon Colin Barnett MLA Premier Hon Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister, Australia 6-January-2011 Media Statement CHOGM 2011		[64 mb] High Quality		[6mb] Audio Only
Kings Park will host the key forum of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October. Premier Colin Barnett joined Prime Minister Julia Gillard in Kings Park for the announcement. Mr Barnett said the Fraser's complex in Kings Park would be expanded to accommodate the Leaders' Retreat. "The Leaders' Retreat is the centrepiece of CHOGM as it's in this location that the bulk of discussions between the 53 heads of Government take place," the Premier said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ]
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Premier of Western Australia& Cabinet Ministers

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Premier of Western Australia
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