News and events

Read the department's news and media statements.

15 November 2019

Ritz-Carlton makes triumphant return to Perth

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel opens today (November 15) as the luxury brand returns to Australia.

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14 November 2019

Design WA Stage One wins at the 2019 PIA Awards

Congratulations to the team involved in the project.

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08 November 2019

Pastoral Lands Board welcomes highly anticipated industry reforms

Reforms to improve environmental and land management outcomes for one of Western Australia’s oldest industries have been welcomed today by the Pastoral Lands Board.

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08 November 2019

McGowan Government moves ahead with Pastoral Lands Reform

The McGowan Government has unveiled its Pastoral Lands Reform package to drive sustainable development and better land management.

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06 November 2019

Two new bushfire position statements have been released.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has released two new bushfire position statements.

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01 November 2019

Interest sought for unique Kimberley development

Lands Minister Ben Wyatt has today called for suitable development or land use proposals for more than 75,000 hectares of underutilised Government land adjacent to Broome.

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28 October 2019

New policy to cut red tape and improve aged care planning

The McGowan Government today launched the 'Draft Position Statement: Residential Aged Care' aimed at cutting red tape and fast-tracking planning for aged care facilities.

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23 October 2019

New stimulus measure to promote infill and job growth

The McGowan Labor Government is investing in the residential construction industry, with a stamp duty rebate to help stimulate the property and construction sectors.

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