Author: Terry Redman
The Department of Corrective Services and Serco have formalised Western Australia’s contract to provide court security and custodial services.
Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman said the Government tendered for services for delivery to WA Police and the departments of Corrective Ser... (16-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
The final stage of the Liberal-National Government’s 640-bed accommodation strategy will be completed today when Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman officially opens a new 256-bed unit at Casuarina Prison.
Similar units were opened earlier this year at Hakea Prison (256 beds) and Alba... (15-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
The Federal Government should immediately expand Centrelink support, equivalent to that offered under the Drought Pilot, to all cattle producers affected by the Federal Government’s snap ban on the live export trade to Indonesia, the State Government said today.
Agriculture and Food Ministe... (10-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
The Federal Government should immediately expand Centrelink support, equivalent to that offered under the Drought Pilot, to all cattle producers affected by the Federal Government’s snap ban on the live export trade to Indonesia, the State Government said today.
Agriculture and Food Ministe... (10-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
A new prisoner accommodation unit has been opened at Albany Regional Prison, the second round of new accommodation to be completed under the State Government’s 640-bed strategy announced in 2009.
The new unit was officially opened today by South West MLC Barry House on behalf of the Correct... (10-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman will fly to Broome this morning to hold an urgent meeting with pastoralists and assess the worsening economic and jobs impact of the Federal Government’s decision to impose a snap blanket ban on the live cattle trade.
Mr Redman said he also wanted ... (10-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has today announced a hotline to help support cattle producers in the State affected by the ban on livestock exports to Indonesia.
Producers can contact 1800 084 881 during business hours to access this service.
Mr Redman said the Federal ... (09-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has expressed disappointment at the Federal Government’s decision to suspend all live cattle exports to Indonesia.
Mr Redman said the decision will severely impact on businesses, employees and families in Western Australia’s cattle industry.
... (08-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman and Environment Minister Bill Marmion today announced $2.37million would be made available to help communities preserve and restore their local environment.
Funding from the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) program will support 73 projects i... (01-Jun)
Author: Terry Redman
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman has congratulated Wheatbelt high achiever Caroline Robinson, the winner of the Australian Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation 2011 Rural Women’s Awards.
The award recognises the significant contribution made by women to rural busi... (26-May)
Author: Terry Redman
The Liberal-National Government has allocated almost $40million for capital works to improve vital corrective services infrastructure.
Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman said this year’s Budget would strengthen existing infrastructure and ensure those areas most in need of upgrade w... (26-May)
Author: Terry Redman
The Liberal-National Government has allocated almost $40million for capital works to improve vital corrective services infrastructure.
Corrective Services Minister Terry Redman said this year’s Budget would strengthen existing infrastructure and ensure those areas most in need of upgrade w... (26-May)
Author: Terry Redman
The State Government today announced a significant boost in resources to oversee animal welfare in Western Australia.
Premier Colin Barnett said funding to improve animal welfare would more than double to $1.6million annually.
“The Liberal-National Government recognises the importa... (25-May)
Author: Terry Redman
The State Government has announced a major redevelopment of the Department of Agriculture and Food’s headquarters in South Perth.
Premier Colin Barnett said renewal of the site would help ensure a progressive and profitable future for Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector.
... (20-May)
Author: Terry Redman
Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector will get a $169million boost as part of the State Government’s continuing investment in driving the industry’s economic development.
Agriculture and Food Minister Terry Redman said the Liberal-National Government’s push was part of a wider str... (20-May)