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Sports Minister Rita Saffioti and Tourism Minister Reece Whitby welcome AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and captain Mike Maignan to Perth ahead of their game with Perth Glory this Thursday.

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Excitement levels high with AC Milan in Perth

Excitement levels are at an all-time high this week with so much happening in sport. We had the western derby, two Australian Cup soccer games at Olympic Kingsway, AC Milan in town for a pre-season friendly.

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Minister for Sports Rita Saffioti.

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Perth schools will get funding to improve sports facilities

I was delighted to join the Education Minister Sabine Winton to announce the first group of schools to receive funding through our Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

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Government will help build 1200 new Perth apartments

This is yet another example of our commitment to boosting housing supply across the State by removing barriers that prevent major projects getting off the ground.

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Transport Minister Rita Saffioti tests out the new 100% electric Transperth buses at the Malaga bus on Sunday.

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Exciting movement with electric buses rolling out in WA

An exciting moment for public transport in WA with electric buses rolling out into the suburbs. Electric buses are now leaving the Malaga depot into key routes through Morley and Ballajura.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti at Fraser Suites

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A few bad eggs are affecting the entire taxi industry

We have many hard working taxi drivers in the taxi industry but recently we have received complaints about drivers refusing to use meters and drivers not appropriately displaying their authorisation.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

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Saffioti: I was proud to hand down Labor’s Budget last week

The Budget was about delivering on our commitments and protecting our economy. Budgets are normally handed down in September the year after an election, but we delivered three months early. 

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Rita Saffioti said the decision was based on evidence that $300 was enough for most kids..

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremium‘Extra $200 on KidSport voucher not necessary’: Saffioti

Rita Saffioti has denied short-changing hard-up families by reducing KidSport vouchers for concession card holders in the State Budget.

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Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

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This is not a sexy Budget, but it delivers the essentials

The cost-of-living crisis is over for some, if not all. But record population growth means the hospital and housing crisis is not yet abating.

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Treasurer Rita Saffioti on budget eve at Parliament House

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Budget day an exciting time for WA

Budget Day has always excited me, the responsibility of handing down a State Budget is never lost on me — particularly in these uncertain times.

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Deputy Premier and Treasurer Rita Saffioti says Thursday’s state budget will contain the strongest economic and financial forecasts of any state or territory.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumSaffioti ready for east coast snipes about Budget billions

WA Tresurer Rita Saffioti says she will not be losing any sleep over expected barbs from the East States when she reveals yet another multi-billion-dollar surplus in Thursday’s State Budget.

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Transport Minister Rita Saffioti speaks during the Thornlie-Cockburn Line opening on June 8, 2025.

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Metronet line another incredible commitment by WA Labor

A massive 20,000 people turned out on Sunday to celebrate the opening of the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn line and ride the first train.

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A momentous weekend awaits WA

A momentous weekend ahead for people in our southeastern suburbs, with the Metronet Thornlie-Cockburn Line officially opening on Sunday.

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Minister Rita Saffioti says WA mining reached a new peak last year.

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WA mining continues to reach new peaks

The WA resources sector provides more than 135,000 on site full-time jobs as the industry continues to grow.

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Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti at Volgren in Malaga with the last diesel bus

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Last ever diesel bus manufactured in WA leaves the depot

Every bus manufactured from this day forward will be electric. It’s the start of a cheaper, cleaner and more efficient public transport system.

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Australia beats France in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Quarter Final soccer match between Australia and France.

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Can’t wait to have the Matildas back in WA this winter

As Sports Minister, I’m proud of the record amount we’re investing into sporting infrastructure.

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‘We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing,’ writes Rita Saffioti.

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New Freo bridge to be incredible despite traffic delays

We’ve announced some critical changes to the road network to make sure traffic keeps flowing.

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Treasurer Rita Saffioti is preparing to hand down her second Budget.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘I’ll keep WA rolling in cash in uncertain times’: Saffioti

Where the WA Treasurer would once have opened her phone to look at the Italian soccer results, she now looks to see what Donald Trump is up to as she prepares to hand down her second Budget.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese served up sausage sandwiches for Labor volunteers i the Launceston suburb of Punchbowl in the electorate of Bass.

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Rita Saffioti: Cast your vote in the federal election

There’s no question Anthony Albanese and Federal Labor represent the best choice on Saturday. They have the experience, vision and stable leadership our country needs, and will help build WA’s future. 

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First day of the 42nd Parliament of Western Australia. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

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Rita Saffioti 10 Things: Great new Anzac Day tradition

This new medal will be awarded to the best-on-ground in Fremantle’s annual Len Hall tribute game, in special recognition of the life and service of WWII veteran Arthur Leggett.

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WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti makes a major road funding announcement at Reid Hwy and Erindale Rd Hamersley

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PM expands Perth ferry network with a $60 million commitment

Just like our rail cars, our new ferries will be made in WA, supporting WA jobs and businesses and diversifying our economy.

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Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

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Our list of priorities for the next four years in government

This week, we introduced legislation to increase the thresholds for stamp duty exemptions and concessions for first home buyers.

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Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Rita Saffioti PremiumDerby win hopefully kick-starts good form for the Dockers

Hoping the Derby win is the kick-start that the Dockers need for a good stretch of form.

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Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti outside Dumas House

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Not often I feel sorry for opposition, but I feel for Libby

I’ve seen some heartbreakers in my time as a Dockers supporter, but jeez that one on the weekend hurt.

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Rita Saffioti arrives for Labor’s post-election caucus meeting.

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New-look Cabinet marks start of getting on with government

The swearing-in ceremony for the new Cabinet is always an exciting day.