Government response to Ford Review to revolutionise child protection in WA
Source: Western Australia. Premier. Media Release
"The State Government has announced it will invest an extra $100million and implement a raft of major structural reforms in one of the biggest overhauls of child protection operations in Western Australia’s history."

$1million boost for respite care
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Disability Services. Media Release
"The State Government has announced a $1million boost for respite care for Western Australians with disabilities and their families."

State Government rewards teachers at the peak of the profession
Source: Western Australia. Minister for Education and Training. Media Release
"Top-tier teachers are being rewarded to retain expertise in the classroom and advance education standards in Western Australian public schools. More than 80 talented teachers had been promoted to the position of Level Three classroom teacher, following extra professional development and a rigorous assessment of their abilities."

Victoria Leading the Way with Green Buses
Source: Victoria. Minister for Public Transport. Media Release
"The introduction signals Victoria’s leadership in low-emission bus standards, being the first state to introduce Euro 4 clean diesel buses for public transport. The buses have been purchased by Invicta bus company under the Bracks Government’s $189 million four-year Bus Replacement Program."

New Laws to Tackle Domestic
Source: South Australia. Minister for Justice and the Minister for Womans Status. Media Release
"A comprehensive review of the State’s domestic violence laws has been released and the public’s input has been asked for on how best to deliver appropriate laws from the many recommendations of the review."

13 more Schools to go Solar
Source: South Australia. Minister for Education. Media Release
"The Rann Government’s $1.25m SA Solar Schools program already has provided 97 schools and preschools with solar panels. Now we are extending the benefits to 13 more schools. Solar panels allow schools to generate electricity, assist in the reduction of greenhouse gases and teach students about renewable energy sources."

Review Recommends Major Reform of Indigenous Housing
Source: Australia. Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Media Release
"The report of the independent review of the Community Housing and Infrastructure Programme (CHIP) Living in a Sunburnt Country which recommends major reforms in the funding and delivery of Indigenous housing."