LABOR POLICY COMMITMENTS, 2017 STATE ELECTION LABOR POLICY COMMITMENTS, 2017 STATE ELECTION

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1 TRANSFORMING BUNBURY S WATERFRONT MARINE INDUSTRIES HUB Complete Stages 1 and 2 and fast track the development of the business model for Creating jobs in Stage 3 of the TBW project Begin construction of the new breakwater at the entrance to Casuarina Harbour and Creating jobs in repair and extend the Koombana Bay Groyne Develop the core marina and marine facility infrastructure to attract private investment Creating jobs in and develop a major waterfront destination for visitors and the local community Create a Development Committee to guide the development of Casuarina Harbour, Withers and Glen Iris. Creating jobs in BUNBURY OUTER RING ROAD BUNBURY PORT UPGRADE RAIL NETWORK UPGRADE Create a dedicated cruise ship berth and move cargo facilities at Berths 1 and 2 from the Outer Harbour. Creating jobs in Jobs in Work with industry to develop more landside destination options for the cruise ship Creating jobs in sector, thus generating additional visitor spend and more local jobs Make a Priority Application to Infrastructure Australia for funding to complete the Outer Ring Road as a major economic driver for and the South West Continue to develop the capacity of Port as part of an integrated solution to WA s transport needs Port Driving Economic Growth for WA $10 million Contribute $10 million towards establishing rail access to Kemerton Industrial Park to Jobs in create opportunities for new business development such as lithium processing $10 million Allocate $10 million from Royalties for Regions (RFR) to allow for the staged development of the capacity of Port. Port Driving Economic Growth for WA

2 $425 million over 5 years Invest $425 million over five years to promote WA and our regional destinations including, Ferguson Valley, Wellington National Park, forests and waterways of the Region Create a 12 month project position to kickstart the activation of the central business district $200,000 Allocate $200,000 to the City of to develop a suitable entry statement and signage for $4.5 million Create a $4.5 million Regional New Industries Fund providing grants to support and accelerate new and emerging businesses in the Startup and gaming sector in regional WA. Continue to support grassroots arts activity and community cultural development in and foster economic opportunities offered by arts based tourism, excellence in regional arts practise and the contemporary film, animation and digital sectors. Address the infrastructure and service needs at Halifax Business Park to support long term growth Deliver a revitalised train service to and the South West bringing tourists to the South West and offering a faster journey between and Perth ($30 million investment) Creating jobs in Jobs in Jobs in Creating jobs in Creating jobs in Creating jobs in Jobs in Jobs in Creating jobs in Creating jobs in Jobs in Provide an additional no stop Australind service between and Perth and viceversa Develop specific tourism packages for, Collie and the surrounding communities linked to a revitalised Australind Service Consult with the City of and the local community to confirm a site for a future train station closer to the City centre $30 million Create a $30 million Rail Futures Fund to support the upgrades to the Australind service and to continue the planning for high speed rail to Rebuild TAFE and deliver an affordable training system to support jobs growth in WA Investing in Education and Training Implement a VET Regional Partnerships Program to provide an opportunity for regional Investing in Education and Training TAFEs to invest in new and innovative long term partnerships to create training and job

3 Collie Preston opportunities in the community Ensure that the State Priority Occupation List will be more responsive to the employment needs of the regions and ensure regional TAFEs are delivering training that aligns with the future job growth in and Undertake a review of the City Transit Services and develop a plan for public transport between and regional centres such as Collie, Donnybrook and Capel $20 million Invest $20 million to upgrade Hospital, including increasing the capacity to a 200 bed facility Guarantee the delivery of a new Step Up Step Down facility in Make it easier for aged care providers in, and to develop new facilities by identifying suitable land and removing existing planning and local government impediments. Work with local health care providers to establish an Urgent Care Clinic in, Collie- Preston and Build a specialised drug rehabilitation centre in the / region $400,000 Provide $400,000 to GP Down South to deliver the 3 Tier Youth Mental Health Program for at risk youth in the Region $4.99 million Contribute $4.99 million towards the development of the Youth Medical Service Health Hub to provide much needed care and support for young people in the Region Investing in Education and Training Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in $4 million Upgrade facilities at Hay Park including addressing drainage and lighting issues Services and Infrastructure $300,000 Allocate $300,000 towards an interim facility for the Dalyellup Surf Life Saving Club and work with the Shire of Capel on how best to progress a suitable site for a permanent facility. Services and Infrastructure $3 million Commence an upgrade at South Primary School Investing in Education & Training $500,000 Restoration work at Dardanup s historic Our Lady of Lourdes school precinct Investing in Education & Training

4 $12 million Roll out science programs in up to 200 public primary schools including funding to convert existing classrooms to science labs Investing in Education & Training $5 million Provide grants of $25000 to enable schools to resource and equip those science labs Investing in Education & Training $2 million Deliver professional development for teaches to support the integration of coding to their teaching Investing in Education & Training Build a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre at Newton Moore Investing in Education & Training Senior High School Five further policy commitments to schools Investing in Education & Training New Police Station in Capel Services and Infrastructure Recreational Fishing Facilities commitments including a fishing platform Services and Infrastructure Close existing loopholes in government policies to ensure the Buy Local guidelines on the use of local businesses and workers are applied to regional projects and tender arrangements including to head contractors Creating jobs in Jobs in Jobs in Complement the implementation of our Methamphetamine Action Plan in and support the transition of Doors Wide Open to a professional community organisation. Review the provision of specialist services as part of the Sustainable Health Review to ensure that where possible services are delivered closer to where people live. Review regional and country ambulance services to ensure our volunteers and frontline paramedics have the support they need to continue to respond to emergency situations. Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patient First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patients First in Putting Patient First in Putting Patients First in Services and Infrastructure $200,000 Allocate $200,000 to the Bowling Club to support the creation of a green accessible to people living with a disability. Five further policy commitments to the BG region Investing in Education & Training

5 Five further policy commitments to the BG region Creating jobs in Four further policy commitments to the BG region Services and Infrastructure $1 million Allocate $1 million to install new boat ramps along the foreshore at Eaton Jobs in $300,000 Allocate $300,000 towards a marketing campaign to promote the Ferguson Valley and Jobs in Wellington Forest areas. Five further policy commitments to the BG region Jobs in Five further policy commitments to the BG region Investing in Health and Education $2 million Allocate $2 million towards upgrading Eaton Bowling Club to create a Community Hub Services and Infrastructure $500,000 Develop a waterfront historic walk trail between Eaton and Australind Services and Infrastructure $2.3million Contribute $2.3 million towards the Capel Town Centre revitalisation, in partnership with Services and Infrastructure the Shire of Capel Five further policy commitments to the BG region Jobs in TIMBER PRECINCT UPGRADE Bring the development of industrial land in the regions under the auspices of the Creating jobs in Industrial Lands Authority to develop serviced, ready to use, industrial land. $30 million Commit $30 million to support the building of a biomass energy plant in Collie and the planting of the necessary timber plantations in the region to grow the biomass feedstock Jobs in

6 AGRIBUSINESS PRECINCT Engage with stakeholders to develop a food hub at Kemerton Jobs in Develop an Asian Business Strategy including a regional business portal to support small Jobs in and medium sized businesses to develop export opportunities into this growing market INDUSTRY APPROPRIATE WATER SUPPLY MYALUP-WELLINGTON WATER FOR FOOD CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT $1.5 million Provide $1.5 million to develop a comprehensive estuary protection plan that creates an Protecting our Environment integrated approach towards catchment management and fund rehabilitation projects $20,000 Allocate $20,000 to the Harvey Catchment Council to assist in projects in catchment management Protecting our Environment INDIGENOUS DEVELOPMENT Put Aboriginal Islander Education Officers back in the classroom by funding an additional Investing in Education and Training 50 AIEOs in regional WA. (25 in 2018, 25 in 2019)