News.com.au (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
PREMIER Colin Barnett has been accused of putting profits ahead of the health of the already-poisoned Esperance community.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
THE Rudd government's contribution towards health funding is the top priority at a meeting of the nation's leaders, WA Premier Colin Barnett says.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
... wing spotter planes were used to patrol the coastline and Rottnest Island in past years. Premier Colin Barnett said the change to a helicopter was made on the advice of the Shark Hazard Committee, which assesses shark spotting strategies. “Manoeuvrability and good viewing options for the crew on the Surf Lifesaving helicopter will provide the same opportunities in this dedicated service...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... one-off payment of $1000 to 3.9 million eligible families for each child in their care. WA Premier Colin Barnett yesterday warned of serious problems next week as police in remote communities confirmed they were bracing for trouble, particularly in the Goldfields and Kimberley regions. State Racing and Gaming Minister and National MP Terry Waldron said yesterday that a meeting of...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
The WA government will move to introduce fixed four -year parliamentary terms, Premier Colin Barnett says.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
WA State School Teachers Union members said about 93 per cent of about 7000 union members who voted agreed to the pay offer announced last month by Premier Colin Barnett. The previous Labor government's offer promised rises of between 15.85 and 21.67 per cent over three years, depending on experience, with most teachers receiving 17.5 per cent.
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... suspended in early 2007.As announced in Parliament today by the Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Colin Barnett, the State Government approval of the Lead Removal Plan is a significant step forward in resolving the outstanding lead issues at Esperance. Once the stockpile is removed, the existing old inner storage shed, currently containing the lead stockpile, will be cleaned, demolished...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Premier Colin Barnett said the state's child deaths review committee - which at present reviews deaths of children known to the Department of Child Protection - would be disbanded and its responsibilities transferred to the Ombudsman early next year. He said Ombudsman Chris Field would have tougher powers to examine any death. "What is happening in Australia, and it's been particularly...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
... failings,'' Dr van Onselen told AAP.Ms Bishop found another supporter in West Australian Premier Colin Barnett on Monday, who described her as an ``extraordinarily intelligent, extraordinarily competent person''.But he said the public set higher benchmarks for female MPs.``Julie Bishop is an outstanding member of parliament and she will continue to be very successful,'' Mr Barnett...
