July 2020 16 Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 Thursday Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Q!:) 17 18 19 July Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2020 State Development, Jobs and Trade Daily Itinerary
8:30 AM depart for Maroomba Terminal Driver:
9:00 AM depart for Geraldton (King Air)/ Arrive 10:00 AM
Travelling with Minister: Cole Thurley Tim Hoffman Mark Scott
Pilots:
To be met by: Dr Rochelle MacDonald
10:00 AM depart for Wharf 4, Geraldton Port Driver: Dr Rochelle MacDonald
10:30 AM Media: Geraldton Port funding Venue: Wharf 4, Geraldton Port
11 :15 AM Informal morning tea with port workers Venue: Mid West Ports Authority Office
11 :55 AM depart for The Geraldton Grammar School Driver: Dr Rochelle MacDonald
12:00 PM Mid West Business Leader's Lunch + Networking/Port Masterplan community and stakeholder announcement Venue: The Geraldton Grammar School - Batavia Hall, 134 George Road Geraldton
Speech notes, Event brief, Invite list, and Briefing notes in small folder
Contact: Gavin Treasure 2:00 PM depart for Gerald Hotel Driver: Gavin Treasure
2:30 PM Media: Digital Farm Mid West announcement Venue: Gerald Hotel Rooftop
Media statement, Talking points, Map of Digifarm, Event brief, Invite list and Briefing notes in small folder
Contact: Rob Smallwood, DPIRD
4:30 PM depart for Murchison Tavern Driver: Laurie Graham
5:00 PM Pollie in the Pub event with Laurie Venue: Murchison Tavern
7:00 PM dinner with MWPA Board and Exec Venue:- home of
8:30 PM Overnight in Geraldton
Accommodation: ~tHotel, 25 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton Government of Western Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC Minister for Ports
MEDIA STATEMENT Thursday, 16 July 2020
$11.6m investment in job-creating Geraldton port infrastructure
• $1 Om McGowan Government investment in Geraldton Port Wharf 4 Strengthening and Rail Replacement project • $1.58m investment into Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour upgrades • Projects to create more than 90 jobs over the next 12 months and extend life of critical port infrastructure • Geraldton Port Master Plan endorsed to guide future growth
The McGowan Government will invest $11.6 million into critical infrastructure upgrades at Geraldton Port as part of the Western Australia Recovery Plan, creating more than 90 local jobs and securing future export opportunities in the Mid-West.
The announcement comes after the McGowan Government endorsed the Port of Geraldton Master Plan, charting growth at the port over the next 15 years up to 50 million tonnes per annum throughput.
The $1 O million Wharf 4 Strengthening and Rail Replacement project will upgrade a key piece of Geraldton Port infrastructure, paving the way for long-term growth in mineral sands export from Geraldton.
Wharf 4 is the primary export wharf for mineral sands, talc and concentrates from Geraldton Port, shipping 1.2 million tonnes of mineral sands and concentrates in 2018-19.
The original Wharf 4 structure was constructed in 1965 and plays a role not only in mineral sands exports, but in mooring grain export vessels to neighbouring Wharf 3.
The $10 million improvements to Wharf 4 and associated rail will extend the design service life of the structure by another 25 years and will allow for the continuation and growth of mineral sands and concentrates shipping through Geraldton.
The McGowan Government is also investing $1.58 million into upgrades at the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, including new walkways, toilets, fuel bowsers and street lighting.
The two projects will create more than 90 jobs with significant opportunities for local businesses, with the bulk of the works expected to be complete in the next 12 months.
Endorsement of the Geraldton Port Master Plan follows extensive analysis and community and port user consultation, charting the infrastructure required to maximise the throughput and efficiency of the existing Port.
Its implementation would support throughput of up to 50 million tonnes annually - up from 15.9 million tonnes in 2018-19 - and lead to a substantial boost to the Mid-West economy and local jobs.
The Port of Geraldton Master Plan is available at http://www.midwestports.com.au/
Subscribe to have media releases emailed automatically from www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au Comments attributed to Ports Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
"The McGowan Government is pushing forward its investment in Geraldton Port, building economic capability in the city and securing the long-term future of export industries in the Mid-West.
"Our substantial investment means mineral sands and concentrates exports from the Mid-West can grow, providing industry with the confidence to expand or develop new projects in the region.
"These projects also provide a real job boost in Geraldton over the next 12 months as WA continues its COVID-19 economic recovery, creating around 90 jobs - with the vast majority of the work expected to go to local subcontractors, in line with our commitment to local content in regional WA.
"The Port Master Plan is an important guide for the Mid-West region and the Western Australian economy, providing strategic guidance for investment decisions that will provide significant economic value and local jobs in the region.
"Our investment and the Master Plan will help to set the Mid-West up for the next 15 years and continue to stimulate economic activity in the region."
Media contact: Mark Scott
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Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC Minister for Agriculture and Food
MEDIA STATEMENT Thursday, 16 July 2020
Broadband boost for Mid-West and West Midlands
• Digital connectivity boost for the Mid-West and Dandaragan under Round 2 of the McGowan Government's Digital Farm Grants Program • Program accelerating the expansion of fast, reliable, affordable, enterprise-grade broadband in regional Western Australia
The McGowan Government will invest an additional $1 million to improve digital connectivity in the Mid-West and West Midlands to drive agricultural jobs in the regions.
The funding will support two projects delivering high-speed, enterprise grade broadband services to an estimated 130 farming enterprises, over an area of 13,500 square kilometres.
The two projects build on the success of the first round of the Digital Farm program, which has delivered high-speed broadband to farmers in the Chapman Valley and North Midlands.
The grants, under the second round of the Digital Farm Grants Program, have been awarded to Geraldton-based wholesale network company, Logic IT Solutions.
The two projects will deliver a fixed wireless network from Geraldton to Mullewa to improve speeds and fill the gaps, along with a fixed wireless network for the Dandaragan area.
The Digital Farm Grants Program is bridging the 'digital divide' in regional Western Australia by delivering fast, reliable, affordable and scalable broadband outside the fixed line and fixed wireless National Broadband Network.
The program has extended broadband to more than 1,200 agribusinesses, across 41,000 square kilometres from Kununurra to the Great Southern over the past 12 months under the inaugural round.
Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
"Reliable, enterprise-grade broadband is absolutely critical for modern farming businesses to remain competitive in a 21st century market.
"These two projects in the Mid-West and West Midlands build on the rollout in the regions under round one of the Digital Farm program, filling the gaps and ensuring farmers across the northern grainbelt have access to high-speed broadband.
"Both projects will use, where possible, existing towers deployed from the first round of the program to extend further into rural areas where connectivity is lacking.
"These new projects will be delivered by a local Geraldton provider, with strong local in-kind support from the City of Greater Geraldton and Shire of Dandaragan.
"Improved digital connectivity to the farm will enable previously unimaginable access to digital tools, models and products to support farm efficiency, from internet-based farm decision tools to remote monitoring."
Media contact: Mark Scott Subscribe to have media releases emailed automatically from www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au Min/Agency ref: File ref: MWDC180413
Event Brief
Event Name: Informal Business Leader's Lunch & Networking Session · Co-sponsored by MWDC, MWPA and MWCCI Location: Batavia Hall, Geraldton Grammar School 134 George Road, Geraldton WA 6530
Time and date: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Contact on the day: Gavin Treasure
Audience: Geraldton Business Leaders & Port lnvitee's
Dress Standard: Smart Casual
Met By I Contact: Lara Dalton (Deputy Chair- MWDC) Gavin Treasure (CEO - MWDC)
Speech duration:
Minister introduced Gavin Treasure (MWDC CEO) by:
Order of Proceedings:
12.00pm -1.00pm Lunch and Minister to mingle and meet business leaders
1.00pm MWDC CEO to do *Welcome to Yamatji Country, plus recognition of the significant milestone achieved through the successful Geraldton Alternative Settlement (ILUA) Agreement (GASA) through the collective efforts of the Hutt River, Mullewa Wajarri, Widi and Southern Yamatji claimant groups. *I'd like to welcome you all to Yamatji Country and pay my respects to Yamatji elders past, present and emerging. {Optional extra - 'Yamaji' is a Wadjarri word to identify Aboriginal people from the Gascoyne/Murchison and Mid West region of Western Australia. Yamaji people have a strong connection to their Country. There are · approximately twelve community groups in this region. Each group has a distinct language and variations in its culture and customs.
1.05pm Introduction, acknowledgement to Minister's presence (Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade).
Acknowledgement of Ian Blayney MLA and Laurie Graham MLC.
1.07pm Acknowledge the MWCCI & MWPA as event partners for the event.
1.10pm Special introduction & welcome to new business entrants into the region (.. (Australasian Sands International), (Australian Vanadium Ltd) and (Project GERI/pilot renewable hydrogen/ammonia project) (encourage to put their hands up for identification/recognition).
1.15pm Invite Minister to the podium to present to the audience.
1.45pm Introduction to Q&A, purpose of session (to seek regional business feedback and · engagement on key regional issues and opportunities, particularly following impacts of COVID19). 2.00pm Session Ends with vote of thanks extended to Min by MWCCI.
Drop off location: Batavia Hall, Geraldton Grammar School
134 George Road, Geraldton WA 6530
Parking location: Parking available on site at front entrance.
Logistics: Microphone and lectern will be available.
Screen and Laptop will be set up for Minister's powerpoint presentation.
Acknowledgements: • MWDC Board (if any) • Gavin Treasure - MWDC CEO
Local Politician - Ian Blayney MLA; Laurie Graham MLC
Other VIPs N/A attending:
Seating • Standing event arrangements:
Local Member: • Ian Blayney MLA
Agency Staff in MWDC staff attending Attendance
Media TBC by Ministers Office Opportunities I Photography
Attachments I Supplementary Information Min/Agency ref: TBA File ref: R00774-18
Event Brief
Event Name: · Digital Farm Grants Program - Round 2 - Mid-West & West Midlands Announcement Location: The Gerald Hotel, Old Man and the Sea Rooftop Bar
. Level 3, 25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton
Time and date: Event Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Contact on the day: Rob Smallwood, Project Manager, DPIRD - M: -
Audience: Approximately 20-30 guests, including local Shire, Grower Group representatives and local farmers.
Dress Standard: Smart Casual
Met By I Contact: Gavin Treasure, Chief Executive Officer, Mid-West Development Commission (MWDC)
Speech duration: 10-15 Minutes, Speaking points and background information provided
Minister introduced by: Gavin Treasure, Chief Executive Officer, MWDC
Order of Proceedings:
Thursday 16 July 2020 2:15pm · Guests arrive for a 2:30pm start
2:30pm Gavin Treasure (MWDC) to:
• welcome guests; • welcome to country; and • introduce Minister
2:45pm Minister to speak and announce Digital Farm Grants Program - round 2 successful applicant (LogiclT) and projects
3:00pm LogiclT's to speak
3:15pm Gavin Treasure to
• thank Minister and attendees; • invite guests to light afternoon tea; and • formally close event
3:15pm Minister to be provided with a tour/walkthrough of Logic IT's new office (same location as the Rooftop Bar located at tenancy 2, 25 onwards Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton).
Light afternoon tea will be available during event
· Drop off location: 25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton Parking location: Ample parking at front of building
Logistics: An A3 laminated Digital Farm Grants project Coverage map will be available highlighting the current and new Digital Farm Grant projects being delivered by Logic IT.
Acknowledgements: • (Logic IT Solutions) • Ian Blayney MLA (Nat) Member for Geraldton . • - (ML Communications, tower builder) • Shire representatives • Grower Group representatives • Local farmers
Other VIPs attending: • Ian Blayney MLA (Nat) Member for Geraldton • Lara Dalton Deputy Chair Mid West Development Commission
Seating arrangements: • Seating is available during formalities, however will mostly be a standing event
Local Member: • Ian Blayney MLA, Member for Geraldton
Agency Staff in Attendance • Gavin Treasure, MWDC, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development • Paul Tzaikos, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development • Robert Smallwood, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Media Opportunities I • Local media in attendance Photography • Digital Farm Grants Program Coverage map • Minister to tour Logic IT solutions Office - opportunities include: o Meet staff and customers o View hosting of content on their own data servers in their server room o Look at examples of optical fibres that connect the broadband capacity from the Digital Farm sites to the Internet backbone o View real time graphs showing the actual traffic on their network.
* Note* Media is permitted to enter into Logic IT's premises.
Attachments I • Guest List Supplementary Information • Coverage Map Question Report Page 1 of 1
PS DUE· TICK DATE POLICY ADVISOR MEDIA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CHIEF OF STAFF c.i, \II({) Question On Notice
Thursday, 10 September 2020
3180. Hon Martin Aldridge to the Minister for Regional Development
I refer to the Ministers visit to the Agricultural region on 16 July 2020, and I ask: (a) please provide an unredacted copy of the Ministers itinerary and travel arrangements; (b) please provide all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister in relation to meetings, functions and other commitments undertaken by the Minister; ( c) who accompanied the Minister during the visit and at each meeting, function or other commitments undertaken by the Minister; and ( d) on what date, at what time and by what means were the following local members of Parliament notified of the Minister's visit: (i) Hon Martin Aldridge MLC; (ii) Hon Colin de Grussa MLC; (iii) Hon Laurie Graham MLC; (iv) Hon Rick Mazza MLC; (v) Hon Jim Chown MLC; (vi) Hon Jim Chown MLC; (vii) Hon Darren West MLC; and (viii) Mr Ian Blayney MLA?
Answer
(a) - ( c) see tabled paper
(d) (i) - (viii) All MPs were advised by email on 15 July 2020 at 4.46pm. Government Members, Hon Darren West and Laurie Graham were consulted prior to this date as they were involved in organising events during the visit.
http://pqapp.dpc.wa.gov.au//Rep01i/QuePrintReport?QID=87164 29/09/2020