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ERA INQUIRY INTO THE OFFICE OF SHARED SERVICES RELEASED
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Finance
7-July-2011
Media Statement
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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. Finance Minister Simon O'Brien said an implementation committee chaired by the Director General of Finance Anne Nolan will guide the State Government through the decommissioning process. "The committee will include representative directors-general and CEOs, and an independent person," Mr O'Brien said. [ Note: Full screen quality available by clicking the square in the video viewer ]
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GOVERNMENT OFFICE ACCOMMODATION CONSOLIDATION TO SAVE $165MILLION OVER 15 YEARS
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Finance
24-February-2011
Media Statement / Relocation schedule
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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. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ENABLES WORK TO START ON MAJOR MIDVALE TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
28-November-2010
Media Statement
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Safety and efficiency at the busy intersection of Roe and Great Eastern highways in Midvale will significantly improve with the construction of a new interchange. Transport Minister Simon O'Brien commemorated the start of work on the new interchange by turning the first sod of soil at the official groundbreaking ceremony. Macmahon Contractors Pty Ltd has been awarded a $74million contract to design and construct the new interchange. Mr O'Brien said the new interchange would allow Roe Highway traffic to flow freely by bridge over Great Eastern Highway, significantly improving the integration of connecting traffic. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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STATE GOVERNMENT TO INVEST $178.8MILLION IN GRAIN FREIGHT NETWORK
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
Hon Terry Redman MLA
Agriculture and Food
15-November-2010
Media Statement
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The State Government has announced a $178.8million investment package to bolster Western Australia's grain freight network. Premier Colin Barnett said the funding package would secure the Federal Government's commitment of $135million announced in the 2010-11 Federal budget. With previously committed State funds, it brings the total investment in the grain freight network to $352million over four years. Mr Barnett said farmers and road users would all benefit from the move. "This massive upgrade to the grain freight network will improve the efficiency of grain transport, which will mean lower costs for farmers," he said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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RECREATIONAL MARINA PLANNED FOR ROUS HEAD HARBOUR AT FREMANTLE
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
12-November-2010
Media Statement
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| The proposed Rous Head Harbour marina at Fremantle is likely to include more than 100 boat pens and will also feature cafes, offices and tourism facilities. Transport Minister Simon O'Brien announced expressions of interest had been invited from the private sector for development proposals to create a vibrant new mixed-use marina. Demand for boat pens in the metropolitan area is strong and continues to grow - the Rous Head marina is an outstanding opportunity to create an attractive, well-located development to help meet this need. - Expression of Interest, Recreational Marina Rous Head closes 16:00 (4pm) Friday 11 February 2011. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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NEW TRANSPERTH BUSES BY JULY 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
2-November-2010
Media Statement
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| The State Government is upgrading the public transport bus fleet with the signing of a contract potentially worth up to $400million. The contract - for the supply of a minimum 65 buses a year for five years with a five-year option - was awarded to Volvo Group Australia. Announcing the deal today, Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said Volvo would provide the chassis and Volgren Australia would manufacture the bus bodies at their plant in Malaga. "Deliveries to the Public Transport Authority start in July 2011, immediately following the expiration of the previous contract which the previous Coalition Government set in place in 1999," Mr O'Brien said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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NEW TRANSPERTH BUSES BY JULY 2011
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Transport
2-November-2010
Media Statement
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LAST LINK IN INDIAN OCEAN DRIVE COASTAL ROAD OPEN
MEDIA EVENT
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Premier, Transport
19-September-2010
Media Statement
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| Stage 2 of the Lancelin Cervantes project, the final section of Indian Ocean Drive, will officially open to traffic, some nine months ahead of schedule and under budget. In commemorating this major road project, Premier Colin Barnett and Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said the new road would not only significantly improve road connectivity along the central-west coastline but also play an important part in the future development of the region. "The construction of this impressive 56km high-standard road, linking Lancelin to Cervantes, provides a safer, shorter route for tourists and other light vehicle road users, away from the heavy freight traffic on Brand Highway," Mr Barnett said. [ Note: Full screen quality video ] |
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GREYHOUND REVIEWS PERTH-BROOME BUS SERVICES IN REGIONAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA
DOORSTOP
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
19-May-2010
Transport
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Transport Minister Simon O'Brien comments on the Greyhound Bus Service in Western Australia and responds to questions from the media.
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PERTH CITY LINK
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Hon Stephen Smith MP
29-April-2010
Transport
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The Governments are moving ahead with the landmark Perth City Link project to sink the railway line and Wellington Street Bus Station and to develop the heart of Perth, with a key milestone reached today with the formal release of 'request for proposal' documents to sink the railway line.
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STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ELECTRIC CAR FLEET TRIAL
PRESS CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
11-March-2010
Transport
Media Statement
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The State Government is again demonstrating its commitment to exploring clean, green transport alternatives with Transport Minister Simon O'Brien and Environment Minister Donna Faragher today launching Western Australia's first large-scale electric vehicle trial. Mr O'Brien said 10 electric cars would be trialled as regular fleet vehicles for two years by State Government departments, local government authorities and private sector organisations. | CO2 Smart | The REV Project | University of Western Australia |
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STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ELECTRIC CAR FLEET TRIAL
SPEECH
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
11-March-2010
Transport
Media Statement
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LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES MAJOR BUS PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
PRESS EVENT
Hon Simon O'Brien MLC
Hon Colin Barnett MLA
7-March-2010
Transport, Premier
Media Statement
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West Australian commuters will have access to new buses after the State Government today announced it would replace half of the Public Transport Authority's (PTA) Transperth bus fleet. Premier Colin Barnett and Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said the Government's plan to purchase a minimum of 650 buses during the next decade represented a significant commitment to the future of the State's public transport network.
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LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SECURES FUTURE OF GRAIN FREIGHT NETWORK
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
Hon Brendon GRYLLS MLA
18-January-2010
Transport, Regional Development
Strategic Grain Freight Network Report
Media Statement
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COUNT ME IN: LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW DISABILITY STRATEGY
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
Hon Colin BARNETT MLA
3-December-2009
Disability Services, Premier
Media Statement
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Premier Colin Barnett and Disability Services Minister Simon O'Brien 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.
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QUESTIONS: COUNT ME IN - LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW DISABILITY STRATEGY
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
Hon Colin BARNETT MLA
3-December-2009
Disability Services, Premier
Media Statement
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COUNT ME IN - NEW DISABILITY STRATEGY
MEDIA CONFERENCE
Joan MCKENNA KERR
3-December-2009
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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
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LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO JOONDALUP RAIL EXTENSION
DOORSTOP
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
26-November-2009
Transport
Media Statement
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The Liberal-National Government is fulfilling its $240million commitment to extend Perth's Joondalup railway line by 7.5km, with a new train and bus station and Park 'n' Ride facility to be built in the suburb of Butler. To facilitate this development the State Government will today introduce the 'Railway (Butler to Brighton) Bill 2009' into State Parliament.
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ROE HIGHWAY EXTENSION
COMMENT
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
31-October-2009
Transport
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BUNBURY PORT ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON TRACK
BUNBURY REGIONAL CABINET 2009
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
Hon John CASTRILLI MLA
19-October-2009
Transport, Local Government
Media Statement
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Transport Minister Simon O'Brien said today that construction on Stage 1 of the Bunbury Port Access Road project was running on time and on budget. Speaking in Bunbury, where the Minister was attending Regional Cabinet, Mr O'Brien said the $40.9million project was scheduled for completion by Christmas.
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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
Media Statement
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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.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT SAFETY
JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
5-August-2009
Transport
Media Statement
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AUDITOR GENERAL'S
REPORT ON ROADS
DOOR STOP
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
17-June-2009
Transport
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WESTNET RAIL
NETWORK
Hon Simon O'BRIEN MLC
15-June-2009
Transport
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