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Multimedia Presentations - 2009

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

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Title	Video	MP4	Podcast
STATE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE HIT BY TOODYAY BUSHFIRE ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Rob Johnson MLA Jim Chown MLC 30-December-2009 Premier, Emergency Services Media Statement		[ 28.3 mb ]	[ 3.5 mb ]
The State Government has declared severe fires to the north of Perth a State Natural Disaster and will provide immediate financial help to people affected. On the ground in Toodyay after driving through the fire-devastated area today, Premier Colin Barnett said the fires were a tragic end to the year for many people.

GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER INDEPENDENT BLUEPRINT FOR BETTER SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Troy Buswell MLA 15-December-2009 Premier, Treasurer Media Statement		[ 23 mb ]	[ 2.8 mb ]
Public Sector Management Minister Colin Barnett and Treasurer Troy Buswell released the Economic Audit Committee's Final Report 'Putting the Public First: Partnering with the Community and Business to Deliver Outcomes'.
GOVERNMENT TO CONSIDER INDEPENDENT BLUEPRINT FOR BETTER SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Troy Buswell MLA 15-December-2009 Premier, Treasurer Media Statement		[ 111 mb ]	[ 13 mb ]

VIBRANT TOWN SQUARE SHINES IN THE LINK PROJECT PLANS ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon John Day MLA 29-November-2009 Premier, Planning Media Statement		[ 15 mb ]	[ 1.8 mb ]
Terraced gardens, a landmark building, extensive dedicated cycle paths and a lively town square are all part of exciting plans to reunite Perth and Northbridge by sinking the rail line. The final plans for The Link were unveiled today by Premier Colin Barnett and Planning Minister John Day and show the developments that will happen on the newly created vacant land above the sunken rail line.
VIBRANT TOWN SQUARE SHINES IN THE LINK PROJECT PLANS ANNOUNCEMENT Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon John Day MLA 29-November-2009 Premier, Planning Media Statement		[ 10 mb ]	[ 1.1 mb ]

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY CONFERENCE OPENING Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier Media Statement		[ 25 mb ]	[ 3.1 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett opens the International Day for People with a Disability at the Burswood Convention Centre (Signing included for People with Hearing Impairment).

COUNT ME IN: LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW DISABILITY STRATEGY MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Simon O'Brien MLC 3-December-2009 Premier, Disability Services Media Statement		[ 21 mb ]	[ 2.6 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett and Disability Services Minister Simon O'Brien today unveiled the Liberal-National Government's vision for assisting and supporting Western Australians living with a disability. Speaking on the International Day of People with Disability, Mr Barnett said 'Count Me In - Disability Future Directions' was a 15-year strategy to tackle the challenges and barriers facing the more than 400,000 Western Australians living with a disability.

QUESTIONS: BROWSE BASIN PRECINCT MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 11 mb ]	[ 1.3 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the Browse Basin Precinct.

VALE FATHER BRIAN MORRISON Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 1.5 mb ]	[ 200 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett, on behalf of the WA State Government, passes on his sympathy to friends and collegues of Perth charity worker, Father Brian Morrison.

QUESTIONS: MAINTAINING HEALTH SERVICES MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 7 mb ]	[ 900 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on maintaining Health Services in Western Australia.

QUESTIONS: LIQOUR BAN IN KUNUNURRA MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 5 mb ]	[ 600 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the liqour ban in Kununurra, Western Australia.

QUESTIONS: THE NUCLEAR POWER OPTION MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 12 mb ]	[ 1.4 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the nuclear power option in Australia.

CONGRATULATIONS TO DANNY GREEN, IBO CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 8 mb ]	[ 1 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett congratulates the Western Australian boxer, Danny Green, IBO Cruiserweight champion.

QUESTIONS: PILBARA STRIKE MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 3.8 mb ]	[ 400 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the Pilbara strike action.

QUESTIONS: STOP AND SEARCH LAWS MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 3.3 mb ]	[ 400 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on the Stop and Search laws in Western Australia.

VALE IAN THOMPSON MP Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-December-2009 Premier		[ 3.5 mb ]	[ 400 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett, on behalf of the WA State Government, passes on his sympathy to the family of Ian Thompson MP, long serving member of the West Australian Parliament and former Speaker of the House.

CHOGM 2011 TO PUT PERTH IN INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 30-November-2009 Premier Media Statement		[ 7 mb ]	[ 1.5 mb ]
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2011 would give Western Australia a chance to establish itself as a modern and attractive world-class destination. Premier Colin Barnett said the meeting would be the biggest event to hit Perth since the America's Cup, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the leaders of 54 Commonwealth nations set to participate. The meeting is expected to attract about 5,000 delegates and visitors, including international media.
QUESTIONS: CHOGM 2011 TO PUT PERTH IN INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 30-November-2009 Premier Media Statement		[ 19 mb ]	[ 4 mb ]

STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES BLUEPRINT FOR PILBARA CITIES MEDIA PRESENTATION Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Brendon Grylls MLA 27-November-2009 Premier, Lands Media Statement		[ 12 mb ]	[ 1.4 mb ]
Karratha and Port Hedland would become major cities of the future under a ground-breaking State Government initiative to encourage more people to live and settle in the Pilbara. Launching the 'Pilbara Cities' blueprint in Dampier today, Premier Colin Barnett said the framework was now in place to transform the region by creating modern higher density centres, supported by all the services and facilities enjoyed in other Australian cities.

2007 BOORABBIN BUSHFIRE TRAGEDY FINDINGS MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Donna Faragher MLC 23-November-2009 Premier, Environment Media Statements		[ 17 mb ]	[ 1.8 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett and Environment Minister Donna Faragher comment on the findings of the Boorabbin bushfire (December-2007) tragedy findings, including the role of fire services, points of the Coroner's report, payments to families and removing restrictions for families, disciplinary action, Public Sector Reform, Department of Environment actions and recommendations, prescribed burning, and inter-agency operation.
QUESTIONS: 2007 BOORABBIN BUSHFIRE TRAGEDY FINDINGS MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Donna Faragher MLC 23-November-2009 Premier, Environment Media Statements		[ 31 mb ]	[ 3.2 mb ]

VALE JACK SUE, Z-FORCE MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 17-November-2009 Premier Transcript: 720 ABC		[ 800 kb ]	[ 80 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett, on behalf of the WA State Government, extends his sympathy to the family of Jack Sue of Z-Force.

POST CABINET MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-November-2009 Premier		[ 28 mb ]	[ 2.9 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett discusses topics including: Legislative program to year 2009 end; Safety on public transport, security screens and duress alarms; Asylum seekers near Cocos Islands; West Atlas rig / Montara platform fire; and Education Department top 18 executives pay increase of 20%.

LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO RECLAIM NORTHBRIDGE MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon John Day MLA Hon Terry Waldron MLA Hon Christian Porter MLA Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC 24-October-2009 Premier, Culture and Arts, Sport and Recreation, Attorney General, Child Protection Media Statement		[ 28 mb ]	[ 2.9 mb ]
The Liberal-National Government will reclaim Northbridge for the enjoyment of all Western Australians through strengthened policing, reduced trading hours of nightclubs and improved amenity and safety for patrons, starting November 1. Premier Colin Barnett said the State Government's approach, with the support from local businesses, was a holistic plan to improve community safety and add vibrancy to Perth.

POST-CABINET PART 1 MEDIA CONFERENCE BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Brendon Grylls MLA Hon Christian Porter MLA Hon Terry Redman MLA Hon John Castrilli MLA 19-October-2009 Premier, Regional Development, Attorney General, Agriculture, Local Government		[ 27 mb ]	[ 2.8 mb ]

POST-CABINET PART 2 (Q&A) MEDIA CONFERENCE BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Brendon Grylls MLA Hon Christian Porter MLA Hon Terry Redman MLA Hon John Castrilli MLA 19-October-2009 Premier, Regional Development, Attorney General, Agriculture, Local Government		[ 25 mb ]	[ 2.6 mb ]

BUNBURY SCHOOLS TO CHOOSE RESPECT BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Elizabeth Constable MLA Hon John Castrilli MLA 19-October-2009 Premier, Education, Local Government Media Statement		[ 22 mb ]	[ 260 kb ]
A highly successful initiative that has seen a significant improvement in student behaviour at Carey Park Primary School will be implemented in other schools across Bunbury. The 'Choose Respect' initiative, which was introduced to Carey Park two years ago, uses a code of behaviour to develop and maintain a culture of respect.

$750,000 TO THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 PRESENTATION Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon John Castrilli MLA Hon Kim Hames MLA 20-October-2009 Premier, Local Government, Health		[ 21 mb ]	[ 2.2 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett, Minister Kim Hames and Minister John Castrilli present a cheque of $750,000 to the Multiple Sclerosis Society

BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009 DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA 20-October-2009 Premier		[ 26.5 mb ]	[ 2.7 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett comments on a range of topics including BHP, Ravensthorpe nickel mine, Fitzgerald National Park, road access, West Atlas oil rig, stolen handguns, bikie gangs, organised crime, Forest Commission jobs, asylum seekers, Indonesia, immigration processes, Multiple Sclerosis respite accomodation, Bunbury regional roads, and old growth forests.

FLY-OVER: CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK (DEC) 3-October-2009 Photo Gallery Location Map		[15 mb]
Fly-over of the Camden Sound Marine Park region, including humpback whales, courtesy of the Department of Environment and Conservation (No audio)

CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK DETAILS MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-October-2009 Media Statement		[20 mb]	[3 mb]
Premier Colin Barnett and Environment Minister Donna Faragher announced details of the Camden Sound Marine Park for the protection and management of the humpback whale population at the new Camden Sound Marine Park. A key nursery of the world's largest humpback whale population is to be protected and managed as a marine park.

INTERVIEW: WA PREMIER ON CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK DETAILS Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-October-2009 Premier Media Statement		[17 mb]	[1.8 mb]
Interview: Premier Colin Barnett about the new Camden Sound Marine Park, Woodside, James Price Point and Aboriginal communities.

LNG AND THE KIMBERLEY MEDIA PRESENTATION Hon Colin Barnett MLA 21-September-2009 State Development Media Statements		[ 66 mb ]	[ 2.9 mb ]

KWINANA FREEWAY EXTENSION - FORREST HIGHWAY OPENS UP SOUTH-WEST OPENING SPEECH Hon Colin Barnett MLA 20-September-2009 Premier Media Statement		[ 12 mb ]	[ 1.2 mb ]
The opening of the $705million Kwinana Freeway extension and Forrest Highway signifies a new era for Western Australia's road network. In officially opening the State's biggest ever road infrastructure project, the Premier, Colin Barnett, and Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said the highway would significantly redefine Bunbury and the South-West's role in the future development of WA.
CUTTING THE RIBBON KWINANA FREEWAY EXTENSION - FORREST HIGHWAY OPENS UP SOUTH-WEST Hon Colin Barnett MLA Hon Simon O'Brien MLC 20-September-2009 Premier, Transport		[ 4.3 mb ]	[ 450 kb ]

ICRAR PRIMER: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH Hon Colin Barnett MLA 1-September-2009 State Development Media Statements		[ 6.8 mb ]	[ 800 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett and Science and Innovation Minister Troy Buswell announce that Western Australia's International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) will partner with IBM Australia and New Zealand in a move which will boost the State's capacity to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and Australia's SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) telescopes.

ICRAR SPEECH: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR RADIO ASTRONOMY RESEARCH Hon Colin Barnett MLA 1-September-2009 State Development Media Statements			[ 1.5 mb ]

TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 31-August-2009 State Development Media Statement		[ 78 mb ]	[ 8.5 mb ]
The Premier outlines Western Australia's economic future, which he believes will be one of 10 to 20 years of steady growth, rather than the booms and troughs of recent decades. He said long-term economic growth requires a ready workforce, one in which there would be no labour shortages and no skills shortages in relevant areas.

POST-CABINET DOORSTOP Hon Colin Barnett MLA 24-August-2009 Premier		[ 34 mb ]	[ 3.6 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett was interviewed after State Cabinet on August 24 and topics raised included: West Atlas oil spill; Federal Environment Minister's role in Gorgon approval; fishing licences; any correspondence from SA Premier Mike Rann; Public Sector Commissioner report on Dave Caporn appointment to FESA; bushfire safety strategies; Bali's Sari Club site; and solar panels on Ben Elton's North Fremantle building.

HMAS SYDNEY MEMORIAL GERALDTON Hon Colin Barnett MLA Ian Blayney MLA 3-August-2009 Premier Media Statements ANZAC		[ 4.6 mb ]	[ 500 kb ]
Premier Colin Barnett and Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney welcome Verve Energy's financial commitment to keep the eternal flame burning at the HMAS Sydney Memorial, Geraldton.

SCHOOL OF THE AIR GERALDTON Hon Colin Barnett MLA 3-August-2009 Premier Media Statements		[ 20 mb ]	[ 2.1 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett and Geraldton MLA Ian Blayney announce State Cabinet decision to build $3.7million School of the Air at Geraldton, replacing the facility at Meekatharra which was destroyed by fire.

DOORSTOP INTERVIEW Hon Colin Barnett MLA 10-August-2009 Premier		[ 23 mb ]	[ 3.3 mb ]
The Premier of Western Australia today held a media conference at Governor Stirling Tower. The subjects covered included: Relations with China; Stern Hu and the different aspects to business and government of Australian and China; Charges being brought against Western Warriors cricketer Luke Pomersbach; Alannah MacTiernan's quest for a Federal seat and her continued representation in State politics; Inpex; Retail trading hours; Union membership in the mining industry; Average-speed camera trial; WA unemployment figures; Jobs WA; Four Corners episode into alleged miscarriage of justice.

GORGON GAS PROJECT MEDIA CONFERENCE IN KINGS PARK Hon Colin Barnett MLA 30-July-2009 State Development		[ 50 mb ]	[ 5.2 mb ]
The Premier of Western Australia held a media conference today at Kings Park. The subjects that were discussed were Gorgon Gas Project; Anti Social Behaviour; James Price Point; The Redress program; and State Assisted Funerals.

CHINA MISSION II MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 27-July-2009 Premier Media Statements		[ 81 mb ]	[ 9 mb ]
This media conference by the Premier of Western Australia covered his official visit to China; Potential for a Steel Mill; Oakajee Port; Foreign workers visa conditions; Stern Hu; State Financial Position; Iron Ore price negotiations; Police use of Tasers; Vehicle impounding; Kimberley Health; Vince Catania; Ken Bates; CCC Review; and Environmental Approvals.

CHINA MISSION I MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 17-July-2009 Premier Media Statements		[ 46 mb ]	[ 5 mb ]
Premier Colin Barnett's official visit to China in July will reinforce Western Australia's commitment to one of the State's most important trade and investment relationships...

WATERFRONT PLAN Hon Colin Barnett MLA 24-June-2009 State Development Media Statements		[ 52 mb ]	[ 5.4 mb ]

RETAIL TRADING HOURS MEDIA CONFERENCE Hon Colin Barnett MLA 16-June-2009 Premier		[20 mb]	[2.1 mb]

NEW ATHLETICS STADIUM OPENING. PERFORMANCE BY TRADITIONAL DANCE GROUP COMMON GROUND Hon Colin Barnett MLA 12-June-2009		[18.6 mb]	[2.1 mb]

MEDIA CONFERENCE BHP AND RIO MERGER Hon Colin Barnett MLA 5-June-2009 State Development		[37 mb]	[3.8 mb]
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