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$7.8M SUPPORT PACKAGE TO ASSIST WA FARMERS
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Hon Colin Barnett MLA
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24-April-2013
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$7.8M SUPPORT PACKAGE TO ASSIST WA FARMERS
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Hon Ken Baston MLC
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24-April-2013
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Package includes financial support payments for eligible farmers. Boost to community, social support and rural counselling services. Grants to help vulnerable farmers transition off farms. Premier Colin Barnett and Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston announced $7.8million support package to assist the State's most vulnerable farmers. "The State Government is very optimistic about the future of farming in WA, but this package recognises that there are some in our farming community that are doing it tough," Mr Barnett said. "These farmers are proud people, and some have been working their land for generations. The issue now is that some of those farms are struggling and others are simply not viable, and so the purpose of these support grants is to do what we can to help them through a difficult and challenging time in their lives." State Cabinet has supported a three-part package which includes:
$1.8million towards additional social support and rural counselling services in the Wheatbelt, including $300,000 for local governments to stage community events
$5million to provide financial support of up to $25,000 to enable eligible farm families and businesses to get through this season
Exit grants of up to $20,000 for living and transitional expenses for farmers who have owned their farm for at least five-years and have net assets of no more than $450,000 after the sale.
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CHANGES TO MACHINERY OF GOVERNMENT
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Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
10-April-2013
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Changes to Government departments to streamline and improve operations. These arrangements will deliver better government in a range of areas. West Australians will benefit from better service and greater efficiency.
Premier Colin Barnett announced sweeping changes to a range of Government departments which will improve the delivery of services to the Western Australian community. Chief among the proposed changes is the merger of Verve and Synergy.
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A NEW CABINET FOR A NEW GOVERNMENT
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Hon Colin Barnett MLA
Premier
20-March-2013
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Five new Ministers to join revamped Cabinet line-up. MLC Ken Baston and MLAs Mike Nahan, Tony Simpson, Albert Jacob and Joe Francis to join front bench. Premier Colin Barnett has announced the State Government's new Cabinet, welcoming five new Ministers to the front bench. "The beginning of the Liberal National Government's second term is an exciting time and it presents an excellent opportunity to bring some fresh ideas and new approaches to the Cabinet table," the Premier said. Mr Barnett announced that Mining and Pastoral Region MLC Ken Baston would become the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Riverton MLA Mike Nahan would take the portfolios of Energy; and Finance along with Citizenship and Multicultural Interests, Darling Range MLA Tony Simpson would become Minister for Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; and Youth, Ocean Reef MLA Albert Jacob would assume the dual responsibilities of Environment; and Heritage while Jandakot MLA Joe Francis would be Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; and take the new portfolio of Veterans. - New Ministry Poster as at 2013-March-20.
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STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO FUTURE OF PCYCs
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Hon Liza Harvey MLA
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Review provides road map for future of PCYC Federation. Govt wants ongoing relationship between PCYC Federation and WA Police. Recognises vital role of PCYCs in lives of vulnerable children. The Liberal National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of the PCYC following a comprehensive review of the PCYC Federation. Police Minister Liza Harvey released a State Government-commissioned review, which was undertaken by former Director General of Education, Peter Browne. "This review helps to reframe the focus of PCYCs," Mrs Harvey said. "I thank Mr Browne for producing an excellent document which has provided a road map for the future of the PCYC Federation. "As a consequence of this report, the State Government has committed to ensuring where there is a PCYC working with children at risk, there will be uniformed police engagement.
PCYC Federation is a non-government organisation but has received $3.3million in State Government grants in last three years. State Government provided $3million in funding across three years to PCYC Federation. Throughout WA there are 10 metropolitan and 13 regional PCYCs. Liberal National Govt making our streets safer by establishing a $6m Crime Prevention Program including 88 new CCTV networks; allowing police to impound hoon vehicles and giving them the legal and physical resources to tackle out of control parties. - PCYC Review
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NEW BOOKING FEE FOR TAXIS
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Hon Troy Buswell MLA
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8-Jan-2013
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Transport Minister Troy Buswell announces the new taxi booking fee.
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GIRLS TAKE OUT BEAZLEY MEDAL HONOURS
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Hon Peter Collier MLC
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Two female students awarded State's top secondary education awards. Winners of more than 1,200 other awards for high achievement also announced. Western Australia's top secondary education awards, the Beazley Medals, have been won by female students, Education Minister Peter Collier announced. Mr Collier said the medals recognised the State's top students in WACE and VET and Katie Dyer (17) and Madisen Scott (17), had each achieved outstanding results. Katie attended St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls and won the Beazley Medal: WACE as the best academic student in WA. This was based on her performance across five courses in year 12. She also achieved the highest possible university admission rank (ATAR) of 99.95. Madisen Scott, who attended Woodvale Secondary College, was awarded the Beazley Medal: VET, based on her performance in vocational education and training and achievement in WACE courses. Madisen also scored an impressive ATAR of 97.25. Almost 13,000 full-time candidates sat examinations in four or more WACE courses. 21,280 students successfully completed WACE, ending 12 years of school education. Full list of award winners at http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au. Since 2008, Liberal-National Govt has made an unprecedented $1.4billion investment in school infrastructure with 26 schools built.
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