Media Archive
July
China mission to deliver jobs and investment in WA
Saturday, 25 July 2009
Renewed interest in investment in Western Australia resulting in thousands of jobs is at the forefront of anticipated outcomes from Premier Colin Barnett’s visit to China last week.
Update on Premier’s China mission #5
Friday, 24 July 2009
In Shenyang today, Premier Colin Barnett signed and witnessed Memoranda of Understanding relating to trade and potential development with Western Australia.
Update on Premier’s China Mission #4
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Premier Colin Barnett met Mr Zhang Ping, the chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, China’s premier economic planning agency, in Beijing today.
Update on Premier’s China mission #3
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Premier Colin Barnett is today in China’s capital Beijing, which has a population of about 17 million and is home to 337,000 private enterprises, reassuring Western Australia's single largest trading partner that its business is welcome.
China update #2
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Premier Colin Barnett today met the Mayor of Shanghai, China’s second biggest city, and addressed a meeting of Chinese and Australian business leaders.
Update on Premier’s China mission #1
Monday, 20 July 2009
Premier Colin Barnett is in Hangzhou the capital of Zhejiang province, one of China's wealthiest provinces. Western Australia has a sister state relationship with Zhejiang dating back to.1987.
Relationship focus during Premier’s China mission
Friday, 17 July 2009
Premier Colin Barnett’s official visit to China in July will reinforce Western Australia’s commitment to one of the State’s most important trade and investment relationships
National Agreement complements State's vision for Ord and East Kimberley
Friday, 3 July 2009
The State Government’s expansion of the Ord irrigation area into a world-class agricultural precinct was supported by the Federal Government, with the signing of a National Partnership Agreement for the East Kimberly Development Package.
