16 Thursday January 2020 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade Daily Itinerary January 2020 M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 depart residence for Maroomba Terminal Driver: depart for Geraldton (King Air) / Arrive 11:00 AM Travelling with Minister: Mark Scott Eli Hefter Pilots: Speak: Mid West RED Grants Venue: The Gerald Apartment Hotel - Old Man & The Sea Roofto Bar Speech notes, event summary and attendees list in small folder Meeting with 4 Ways Fresh - Venue: The Gerald Apartment Hotel - Old Man & The Sea Rooftop Bar depart for Mid West Ports Venue: Mid West Ports, 298 Marine Terrace Driver: Gavin Treasure Meeting with Mid West Ports Venue: Mid West Ports, 298 Marine Terrace Attendees: Media with Mid West Ports Venue: Mid West Ports, 298 Marine Terrace Meeting: Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area Venue: Mid West Ports, 298 Marine Terrace Attendees: Gavin Treasure Mike Bowley
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16Thursday
January
2020
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLCMinister for Regional Development; Agriculture and
Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister forState Development, Jobs and Trade
3:15 PM depart for Darren West s office at 84 Marine TeeDriver:
3:30 PM Meeting with Progressive GrowersVenue: Darren West s office
Attendees:
4:15 PM Check in to hotel
Driver:
5:00 PM Private eventVenue:
Attendees:
Overnight: Accommodation -
Min/Agency ref: [Ref]File ref: MWDC180413
Event Brief
Event Name: Regional Economic Development Scheme Grants Announcement Round 2
Location: The Gerald Apartment Hotel - Old Man & The Sea Rooftop Bar
Level 3/25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton WA 6530
Time and date: 11.30am - 1.00pm
Contact on the day: Gavin Treasure
Audience:
Kylie Paine - BBBWBI
REDS Round 2 successful recipients, MWCCI, Mid West Ports, REDS Round 1recipients, Pollinators, Veg WA, Sun City Produce, Yanget, City of Greater
Geraldton, MWDC Board Members and staff
Dress Standard: Smart Casual
Met By | Contact: Gavin Treasure (MWDC) will be picking Minister up from airport andtransporting her to the event.
S eech duration: 11.50am - 12.00pm (10 minutes)
inister introduced by: Todd West-MWDC Chair
Order of Proceedings:
11.30am - 11.45am Minister to mingle and meet recipients
11.45am - 11.50am MWDC Chair to do Welcome to Country and introduce Minister
11.50am - 12.00pm Minister to announce RED R2 recipients
12.00pm - 12.05pm Hon. Laurie Graham MLC to close formalities
12.05pm - 12.25pm Media opportunity - press conference
12.25pm - 1.00pm Photos with all successful recipients
Drop off location: The Gerald A wtment Hotel - Old Man & The Sea Rooftop Bar
Level 3/25 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton Vv'A 6530
Parking location: Parking available onsite
Logistics: Microphone and t; ble will be provided by The Gerald Apartment Hotel
Acknowledgements: ® MWDC Board® Gavin Treasure - MWDC CEO
• CEO s of local 5 hires• Local Politiciars
Other VIPs attending: N/A
Seating arrangements: Standing event
Local Member:
Agency Staff in Attendance
Media Opportunities |Photography
Attachments |Supplementary Information
Hon. Darren West MLC (TBC if attending)Hon. Laurie Graham MLC (TBC if attending)
• Ian Blayney MLA
MWDC staff attending
Yes
All information of successful applicants has been previously rovided toMinister.
Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of the Premier and Cabinet
Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLCMinister for Regional Development
MEDIA STATEMENTThursday, 16 January 2020
RED Grant job boost for Mid-West
Seven Mid-West projects to receive more than $800,000 to stimulate regional economicdevelopmentMcGowan Government investing in industry expansion and tourism in regional centres
Projects supporting industry expansion and bringing new tourism experiences to the Mid-Westhave received funding through the McGowan Government s Regional Economic Development(RED) grants.
Seven projects across the Mid-West re ion will share in $813,121 through Round 2 of the REDgrants program.
The McGowan Government has committed $28.8 million over five years for RED grants toback projects that will directly benefit regional communities.
The Shire of Cue will use its $135,000 to construct a new six-unit building to expand itsindustrial area to meet demand for more facilities, particularly with two new mine sites due toopen in the area in 2020, and create local job opportunities.
Fresh produce bus ness 4 Ways Pty Ltd will receive $111,000 for an innovative project to buildthe resilience of the region’s horticultural industry. The project will test a dam evaporation andrenewable energy system for horticultural production. The system has the potential tosignificantly reduce valuable rainwater losses and support the businesses’ production areaexpansion within two years.
Southerlys has been allocated $110,000 to bring a new food and beverage tourism experienceto the Dongara/Port Denison area, through the installation of a microbrewery and live lobstertank at the venue. The project is set to create up to seven new local jobs.
The Vision 2020 Property investment Partnership will direct $250,000 towards the constructionof a 300-person conference facility in the Geraldton central business district to host regionalconferences to attract more people into the town, providing wider economic benefits to localbusinesses such as accommodation providers, restaurants and cafes.
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
"The McGowan Government is investing in projects to grow and develop our Mid-West region,maximise local job opportunities and build the resilience of regional communities.
We are continuing to invest in infrastructure to meet the increasing demands of the region’sdiverse mix of mining, agriculture and aquaculture industries, which are vital to building strongcommunities for people to live and work.
Growing regional tourism by offering ne experiences is key to making the Mid-West a mustvisit destination for visitors and to drive the region’s long term economic growth.
Media contact: Mark Scott r 6552 6200
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Applicant Project Funding
Vision 2020PropertyInvestmentPartnership
The Gerald Apartment Hotel Conference Facility - tosupport the construction of 300-person conferencefacility in the Geraldton CBD to host regionalconferences and support tourism in the region.
$250,000
Shire of Cue Heydon Place Industrial Development - for theconstruction of a new six-unit building in the Shire ofCue industrial area to support industry developmentand expansion in the region.
$135,000
4 Ways Pty Ltd Innovative, integrated renewable water and powersupply pilot - for an innovative project testing a damevaporation and renewable energy system forhorticultural production, which has the potential tosignificantly reduce valuable rainwater losses andsupport the businesses production area expansionwithin two years. Learnings and key findings onwater and power savings will be shared with thewider horticultural industry.
$111,000
Southerlys HarbourView Bar andRestaurant
Southerlys - will install a microbrewery and livelobster tank to build on food and beverage tourismexperiences in the Dongara/Port Denison area.
$110,000
GeraldtonFishermen s Co¬operative Ltd
Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour TourismDevelopment - for the development of a fishermemorial and pioneers art installation, a shuttle busto transfer tourists between sites of interest,improvement and upgrade of GFCs live lobster tourpresentation room and a new photo nook at thefacility.
$102,000
Energy FarmersAustralia Pty Ltd
Develop a market ready small-scale gasifier andestablish a bioenergy hub in Mid-West WA - tosupport innovation in the bioenergy sector to developand test a prototype gasifier to process organicwaste and produce syngas, with a demonstrationmodel produced in 2020.
$65,121
City of GreaterGeraldton
Night laser show at Wind on Water Festival - toprovide a new tourism experience and attractadditional visitors to the Geraldton area by adding anew night-time water and sensory laser light show tothe festival.
$40,000
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Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of the Premier and Cabinet
Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLCMinister for Ports
MEDIA STATEMENTThursday, 16 January 2020
New chairperson to drive port growth, diversification
Noel Hart appointed as new Mid West Ports Authority chairpersonPeter Creek appointed to the Ports Authority Board
The McGowan Government has appointed Noel Hart as chairperson of the Mid West PortsAuthority (MWPA) Board to drive job-creating growth in the region over coming years.
Mr Hart brings significant maritime and shipping experience to the role, having previously beena General Manager for North West Shelf Shipping Service Company, a Director of numerousmaritime companies, and holding his Master Mariner Class 1.
He was formerly Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau - whose function isto improve safety and public confidence in aviation, marine and rail transport; and formerchairperson for Maritime Industry Australia Limited - Australia s peak shipping body.
In addition, Mr Hart spent 25 years in senior management of BP Shipping.
Mr Hart s appointment takes place on February 1,2020.
Geraldton resident Peter Creek, a former partner in a Mid-West accountancy practice, hasbeen appointed as a Director of the MWPA Board effective February 1, 2020.
Another Geraldton resident, Kate Watson, has been reappointed as a Director of the MWPABoard for a further three-year term.
Comments attributed to Ports Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
Mr Hart was appointed to the Board as a Director in July 2019 bringing a wealth of maritimeand shipping knowledge with his extensive industry experience.
“Noel has proven to be an invaluable contributor to Board discussion and decision making, andpossesses the experience to drive diversification at Mid West Ports to ensure a sustainabletrade and tourism business model.
We very much thank outgoing Chair John Elkington for his leadership of the Mid West PortAuthority during his tenure, and acknowledge his significant role in overseeing thedevelopment of the Geraldton Draft Port Master Plan.
Mr Creek comes to the Board with a lifetime of experience as a chartered accountant and as aGeraldton resident with extensive community connections through his involvement on anumber of boards.
“Mid West Ports is well placed to take advantage of a number of projects looking to comeonline in the Mid-West over the next five to ten years, helping to drive local jobs in Geraldtonand across the region.
Media contact: Mark Scot or 0437 170 385
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17Friday
January
2020
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLCMinister for Regional Development; Agriculture and
Food; Ports; Minister Assisting the Minister forState Development, Jobs and Trade
Speech notes, event summary and invitation list in small folder
depart for GeraldtonDriver: Melissa Hartmann
depart for Perth (King Air) / Arrive 3:00 PM
Travelling with Minister: Mark ScottCraig Huxtable
Pilots:
depart Maroomba Terminal for residenceDriver:
DRAFT ONLY - FOR COMMENT
Event Brief
Event Name:
Location:
Time and date:
Contact on the day:
Audience:
Dress Standard:
Met By | Contact:
Speech duration:
Minister introduced by:
Order of Proceedings:
Mhunga Whalla Shearing and Wool Handling Camp Graduation
Ingavale Farm, via Mitchell Road, approximately 15km west of Northampton
(see attached Google Map)
Arrive 10.30am
Meet and Greet
10.30am to 12.30pm (1 hour by car minimum from Geraldton)
Ashley Talbot, Project Manager DPIRD,
Mhunga Whalla
Mhunga Whalla Incorporated representatives, trainees and Aboriginal mentor
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor
Commissioner of Justice
Geraldton dignitaries
Ingavale Farm Owners
Representatives from sponsors including Australian Wool Innovation, MEEDAC
Smart Casual suitable for warm weather (flat enclosed shoes recommended)
Ashley Talbot, Project Manager, DPIRD and Mhunga Whalla representatives tomeet the Minister at the commencement of Mitchell Road leading to theShearing Shed (see attached Google Map)
Speech at Ingavale Farm Shearing Shed
10.30am Arrive at Ingavale Farm Shearing Shed, Northampton, escorted byMelissa Hartmann Manager AED from Geraldton to Northampton
(nb. Ihour drive) * If flying to Northampton please advise.
10.45am Meet and greet all persons in attendance including Mhunga Whallatrainees and dignitaries
11.00am Graduation Speeches (order to be confirmed)
Mhunga Whalla SpokespersonNominated Mhunga Whalla Trainee on behalf of traineesAWI Trainer and WA Hall of Famer Shearer AWI Manager Wool Innovation,
Ingavale Farm Owner
Minister to respond and provide Graduation certificates to allMhunga Whalla trainees for successful completion.
11:30am Minister to stay, network and participate in lunch to be providedby Mhunga Whalla
12.30pm Depart Ingavale Farm
Drop off location:
Parking location:
Logistics:
Acknowledgements:
Other VIPs attending:
Seating arrangements:
Local Member:
Agency Staff in Attendance
Media Opportunities |Photography
Ingavale Farm, via Mitchell Road, approximately 15km west of Northampton
(see attached Google Map)
At front of Shearing Shed, follow directions provide
Open working shed environment, no lectern or microphone provided
TBC
District Superintendent Roger Beer, Commi hor o sdce, Manager
Geraldton Officer Youth Justice Services MayorBj, City of Greater Geraldton, Manager of Communityand Culturanp\ pln mpnt j BBM MEEDACChairperson BHBB) MEEDACOperations ManagerBBBBBBBM, MBBBBI Mhunga Whalla WoolClasser, HKhearing Contractor
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Hon. Darren West MIC
Mayor of Geraldton Shane Van Styn
Melissa Hartmann, Manager AED,
Ashley Talbot Project Manager AED,
Tony Gray Senior Project Officer AED
Yes
Attachments | See attached Map location
Supplementary Information Attached gN
Attachment 3
De artment atPrimarir Ind stries andRegio al Development
GaVL'W.r h1 Ori iSSTSHh' AUK* MA tA
Min/DPIRD ref: M-2019-6926DPIRD file: R00511-19
BRIEFING OTE FOR THE MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT;AGRICULTURE A D FOOD
TITLE: Mhunga Whalla Shearing and Wool Handling Camp, 6 to 17 January 2020
ISSUE
The Mhunga Whalla Shearing and Wool Handling Camp is scheduled to take place atIngavale Farm Northampton, in partnership with local organisation Mhunga Whalla,Farmer s Greg and Jane Teakle, and Bobby Pepper, State Barrier Fence PanelContractor.
The Shearing Camp will inform the potential for establishing future Aboriginal focusedShearer Training Hubs, potentially one in the Midwest and one in the South.
Background
In July 2019, your office requested the Aboriginal Economic Development unitinvestigate the potential for establishing Aboriginal focused Shearer Training Hubs inthe Midwest and in the South.
Hubs will have ready access to a supply of trainees through the Department of Primaryindustries and Regional Development s (DPIRD) State Aboriginal Contractorsworkforce, which is well placed to take up increased seasonal shearing employmentopportunity.
There is a strong alignment with objective of establishing Aborig nal focused ShearingHubs and the need for additional Shearers to enter the Shear n Industry. At present,there is high demand for new shearers with a current workforce of 476 full timeshearers who service the 14.2 million sheep in Western Australia.
A 10 day Aboriginal focussed Shearing Camp is now ready to take place at IngavaleFarm, Northampton between 6 and 17 January 2020. Mhunga Whalla is theresponsible body for the trial, with project management assistance provided by AshleyTalbot of the AED unit. Mhunga Whalla, will select the group of at risk kids toparticipate.
Mhunga Whalla is a new partnership between several organisations in Geraldton,including the Department of Justice, Shire of Greater Geraldton and Aboriginal elders,including Bobby Pepper.
Th s trial will received financial support from Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) who willcoverin cost to run the camp, which includes alltraining and accommodation costs for the accredited trainers.
Additional financial support from at least six local organisations has reduced the gap funding required from DPIRD to $13,000, DPIRD funds will be tar eted at the costs ofcartage and feed for 570 Ewes and the costs of Shed Hire for the trial.
If the Aboriginal trainees show ability and aptitude during the ca p, that there ispotential to achieve a 100 per cent outcome through employment or further training.
A I and the WA Shearers Contractors Association have been most supportive of thiscamp and will assist with securing employment and further skills training for theparticipants after the camp,
A graduation is planned for Friday, 17 January 2020 at the Ingavale Farm Northamptonand you are invited to attend,
A second camp is in the early sta es of planning for the Brookton area to take place inMarch/April 2020.
Sensitivities
Nil,
Recommendation
That you:1. Note that the details for the Mhunga Whalla Shearing and Wool Handling
Camp to occur between 6 and 17 January 2020.
2. Agree to participate in a planned graduation at the Ingavale Farm ShearingShed on Friday, 17 January 2020, which is the final day of the camp.
NOTED | APPROVED | NOT PPROVED
4»Eamonn McCabeEXECUTI E DIRECTORREGIONAL BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT
HON ALANNAH MACTIERNAN MLCMINISTER FOR REGIO L DEVELOPME T;AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
Prepared y: Ashley TaibotApproved by Melissa Hart ann
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Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of the Premier and Cabinet
Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLCMinister for Agriculture and Food
MEDIA STATEMENTFriday, 17 January 2020
First Aboriginal trainees graduate from Mid-West shearing camp
Aboriginal trainees graduate from shearing camp run by State Government andMhungaWhallaSuccess of camp to pave the way for new Aboriginal-focused training hubs in Mid-Westand other parts of the State
The first trainees today graduated from a Mid-West training camp that may serve as aprototype for creating both Aboriginal economic development and new shearing labour.
The Geraldton-based Mhunga Whalla group and the Department of Primary Industries andRegional Development organised the camp at a Northampton farm.
Participants aged 16 to 29 completed a two-week course facilitated by accredited trainers andare now looking to gain work in the State s shearing industry.
The McGowan Government is supporting a similar shearing camp in Brookton, and has plansto further expand the model in conjunction with the WA Shearing Industry Association. MhungaWhalla is considering developing a permanent training facility in the Mid-West.
The Mid-West camp attracted strong financial and.logistical support from Australian WoolInnovation and many local businesses and individuals.
A riculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan congratulated the camp graduates.Jamaine Narrier; Clinton Harrier; Taharna Mitchell; Leeson Flanagan; Brentley Comeagain;Rob Ronan; Kahsan Stack; Edward Ponta; and Robbie Speight.
Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Minister Alannah MacTiernan:
With wool prices on the rebound, demand is gro ing for shearers.
Many young Aboriginal people today had grandparents in the industry - and they live in sheepgrowing regions. It makes sense to offer this employment opportunity for young Aboriginalpeople across our regions and particularly in the Mid-West.
This program responds to the projected 10 per cent per annum growth in demand for shearinglabour to meet the increases in wool production.
“Congratulations and thank you to Bobby Pepper and the Mhunga Whalla team, the Teaklefamily from Northampton for hosting the camp, and the dedicated departmental staff for theirefforts.
This is the first step towards realising the Government s vision of creating permanent Aboriginal-focused shearing training hubs in the Mid-West and other parts of the State.
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