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Sean L'Estrange

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25.01.2022 Latest COVID-19 easing of restrictions for Phase 3 come into effect June 6 Western Australians must continue to practice physical distancing and good personal hygiene at all times. Phase 3 includes:... Non-work indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people at any one time, per single undivided space, up to 300 people in total per venue (100/300 rule). Food businesses and licensed premises may operate with seated service. Alcohol may be served without a meal at licensed premises (patrons must be seated). Food courts can reopen with a seated service. Beauty therapy and personal care services to reopen. Saunas, bath houses, float centres, massage and wellness centres to reopen (100/300 rule). Galleries, museums, theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and concert venues can reopen (during any performance, the patrons must be seated. (100/300 rule)). Rottnest Island to reopen to the WA general public. Perth Zoo to open with no patron limit for the whole venue (the 100/300 rule applies to indoor spaces and cafs/restaurants). Wildlife and amusement parks can reopen (100/300 rule). Arcades (including pool/snooker, ten pin bowling, Timezone), skate rinks and indoor play centres to reopen (100/300 rule). Auction houses and real estate auctions can reopen. TAB and other gaming venues (other than the Casino which is being considered separately) are permitted to reopen; Full contact sport and training is now permitted; Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym equipment are permitted to be used; Parents/guardians will be able to enter school grounds to drop off or pick up their children; Gyms, health clubs and indoor sports centres will be able to offer the normal range of activities, including the use of all gym equipment (gyms must be staffed at all times and undertake regular cleaning). Large community sporting facilities or wildlife parks that can accommodate more than 300 patrons, while allowing for two square metres per patron, may be able to apply for an exemption to the 300 patron limit through wa.gov.au for a decision by the Chief Health Officer. Travel will now be permitted throughout Western Australia, including into the Kimberley region, pending the Commonwealths approval to remove the Biosecurity Area on June 5. Access into remote Aboriginal communities will remain prohibited. WA businesses are reminded that they must submit a COVID Safety Plan, prior to reopening, to ensure they mitigate the risk of COVID-19, in line with health advice. Premises that opened during Phase 2 should update their COVID Safety Plans accordingly.

24.01.2022 My speech this week honouring Kokoda veteran Bill Grayden AM on his 100th birthday, with Bill present in the Parliament. Bill is one of our treasured Australian legends, who served throughout WW2 and defended Australia in the perilous Kokoda campaign of 1942. He went on to serve 4.5 years in the Federal Parliament and 39.5 years in the Parliament of Western Australia. A remarkable history of service to our state and to our nation. We thank and honour Bill for his service and we wish him a Happy 100th Birthday. 2/16th Battalion - AIF Association 16th Battalion AIF 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment RSLWA

23.01.2022 Im calling for a greater army presence in WA to support defence and strategic objectives, whilst providing substantial economic stimulus. My article in The West Australian

23.01.2022 I am very disappointed at the heavy-handed approach the McGowan-Labor Government has taken against the Town of Cambridge. I remain in close contact with our local council and following the Ministers actions have met with Mayor Keri Shannon and offered my support. It seems highly unfair that a Minister would issue a show cause notice, without tasking his department to go and help the council and its administration to effectively work through any particular matters the Minis...ter happens to be concerned about. From my experience, the Town of Cambridges mayor and council have been working very effectively to support the local community. Examples include freezing increases to rates for several years during tough economic times, managing the Towns underground power program, being innovative in efforts to re-direct the Floreat drain water to Perry Lakes, plus their many and varied efforts to support community groups, along with efforts to help revitalise local sporting clubs and surrounds. Plus, they have been working hard to improve the complex tasks of planning for urban growth, fixing up local planning approvals processes, reforming council administration, and improving overall council efficiency. What better indicator of community support for the local Mayor and councillors other than the fact that at the recent local council elections they were elected unopposed! I am calling on the Minister to stop his threats of suspending the council and instead request that he take a much more supportive and constructive approach to support the Town of Cambridge. The current situation appears very one-sided and is unfair to the community who do not want the Minister to suspend their council. Keri Shannon

23.01.2022 As Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, it was an honour to be at today’s Career Firefighter’s National Medal and Emergency Services Diligent Service Medal Ceremony. Thank you to our firefighters for the work you do to save lives and property in dangerous circumstances. Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA

23.01.2022 This Monday... Come down and say hi or let us know the issues that matter to you. I’ll be with our Federal MP for Curtin Celia Hammond MP at Floreat Forum 9.30-11.00am.

22.01.2022 And that’s a wrap. The final week of school graduations. Congratulations to the boys and girls from Chrysalis Montessori School, Churchlands Primary School, Woodlands Primary School, WA, West Leederville Primary School ( Official Page), Wembley Downs, Wembley and Kapinara primary schools. Congratulations also to principals, parents and teachers for all of your efforts during a tricky year. Wembley Downs Primary School P&C Wembley Downs Primary School Kapinara Primary School P&C Kapinara Primary School Alumni

22.01.2022 Great to catch up with former SAS soldier Tony Wills at the SAS Resources Fund event last night. The SAS Resources fund provides much needed support to families of former soldiers killed in action or facing financial hardship. Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors who support the Fund. https://www.sasresourcesfund.org.au

21.01.2022 It was a pleasure to be out supporting Liam Staltari - Liberal for Kalamunda discussing issues of importance to local residents and small businesses.

20.01.2022 Great to make the (almost) sports pages of this weeks POST Newspapers... Congratulations to club champion Terry Thomas and members of the Cambridge Croquet Club - Inc for a well run tournament and for your efforts to support each other during the COVID-19 restrictions.

19.01.2022 The small business and manufacturing sectors in WA are of critical importance to our state economy. I enjoyed spending time with Mihael McCoy - Liberal for Jandakot, to listen to local small business owners and to learn about the excellent manufacturing efforts of VEEM and Camco Engineering.

19.01.2022 Each year, the Salvation Armys Red Shield Appeal Doorknock raises funds to support those in our community who are in need. In response to COVID-19, this year there will be no Red Shield Appeal Doorknock, and instead the Salvation Army has set up a Digital Doorknock Appeal to support our community. You can help by spreading word of the appeal or donating.... The Red Shield Appeal closes on June 30th 2020. To donate or find more information, search for your local Salvos on: https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/support-salvos

18.01.2022 Today we commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan (1966). We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the Vietnam War. https://youtu.be/AyUqZLwOo2Y

18.01.2022 As Shadow Minister for Defence Issues it was a pleasure to join Governor Kim Beazley, and other former National Defence Ministers Stephen Smith and David Johnston, along with the new UWA Vice Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma, at the inaugural UWA Defence and Security Program event. This new Defence focus for UWA will add to WAs voice on the national defence and strategic narrative. The University of Western Australia

18.01.2022 It was a pleasure to join members of the Wembley Downs Tennis Club fraternity at Parliament House today. Plus, the added bonus of bumping into a group of kids from City Beach Primary School.

18.01.2022 As Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, it was great to spend a day in Collie with the bushfire volunteers and to be a part of the opening of two new volunteer bushfire brigade facilities. Thank you to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and to the dedicated volunteers for your efforts in helping us to prepare for summer. Association Of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades of WA (Inc)

17.01.2022 Thank you to the R&R Veterans Transition Centre in Jarrahdale for the work you are doing to support our veterans community.

17.01.2022 Out at the HMAS Sydney Memorial in Geraldton with Rob Dines - Liberal for Geraldton and Rotary volunteers. Looking over plans to further improve an already impressive and moving tribute to the sailors lost at sea in the WWII tragedy. https://www.hmassydneymemorialgeraldton.com.au

17.01.2022 Great to catch up with Reabold Tennis Club President Geoffrey Stooke today to hear about the clubs progress and its efforts during COVID-19. It was also good to see how successful the take-up of the new padel tennis program has been.

17.01.2022 This week I joined local travel industry business owners who are doing it really tough during COVID-19. Here, with Alyssa Hayden MLA (Shadow Minister for Tourism and Small Business), we are calling on the McGowan Government to match other States in providing better support to small businesses. Please feel free to join Alyssa and demand more assistance for WA businesses by signing her petition: https://www.petition.org.au/support-wa-business/

16.01.2022 Thank you to the Scarborough RSL for inviting me to participate in your Remembrance Day service at the Doubleview Memorial. Wonderful to catch up with local WW2 and Vietnam veterans. Lest we forget. RSLWA

16.01.2022 Gavin Wilkinson has been working hard to preserve and respect the war graves of WW1 diggers which have been permitted to lapse with headstones destroyed. Government intervention is required to fix this situation so that the proper respect is shown to our ANZACs. Thanks to the POST Newspapers for helping to draw further attention to this issue.

16.01.2022 Haemochromatosis Week (1-7 June), an awareness campaign for the most common genetic disease in Australia. Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition affecting 1 in 200 Australians, in which the body absorbs too much iron. Untreated, hamemochromatosis can cause chronic fatigue, organ damage and premature death. Diagnosis is performed with a simple blood test, and treatment is easy donating blood.... You can help by spreading awareness of Haemochromatosis. More information can be found on the Haemochromatosis Australia website: https://haemochromatosis.org.au/

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Principal David Gee and his team at the International School of Western Australia on the successful move into your new school buildings in Doubleview. Thanks also for showing me around - impressive architecture and great to see some excellent shared school facilities with Doubleview Primary school.

16.01.2022 The Perron Institute are conducting a survey into palliative care where you can share your experiences and help shape the future of palliative care in WA. Find the link at: https://perroninstitute.org/palliative-survey The are asking: If you have used or not used palliative care and if you fall into one of the categories below, please tell us about your experiences via our online survey:... Patients with a life-limiting illness Family/friend carer of a person with a life-limiting illness Family/friend carer of a person with a life-limiting illness who has died in the last five years (2015-2020) Survey closes 16 August

16.01.2022 My position on WAs border has not changed since 22 March. Keep it secure while the State of Emergency exists. Allow West Australians to return home safely with the proper quarantine protocols in place. Look for the opportunities. While interstate and international tourism is on hold - Diversify, build and grow the economy in other areas: Defence & Defence industries, Data & technology, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Mineral resources, Medical innovation, Culture & the arts, Cinematography, Economic infrastructure, etc etc. We have very bright and talented people in this state - use them while weve got them!

15.01.2022 Thank you to the Leederville Sporting Club Committee for updating me on your strategic plan and for your efforts to make the club an excellent green space for fun and games available to the local community.

15.01.2022 Great to be supporting Royal Life Saving Society WA in their efforts to teach kids to swim. Town of Cambridge

14.01.2022 Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Phase 4 - Sat 27 June: All existing gathering limits and the 100/300 rule removed; Gathering limits now only determined by WAs reduced 2sqm rule;... The 2sqm rule will include staff only at venues that hold more than 500 patrons; Removal of seated service requirements at food businesses and licensed premises; No requirement to maintain patron register at food businesses and licensed premises; Alcohol can be served as part of unseated service arrangements; All events permitted except for large scale, multi-stage music festivals; Unseated performances permitted at venues such as concert halls, live music venues, bars, pubs and nightclubs; Gyms operating unstaffed, but regular cleaning must be maintained; The casino gaming floor reopening under agreed temporary restrictions. For WAs major sport and entertainment venues, a 50 per cent capacity rule will apply. Therefore, under Phase 4 the temporary capacity of Optus Stadium will be 30,633 for sport events (35,000 for concerts), HBF Park can hold 10,150 (16,500 for concerts) and RAC Arena can hold 7,150 (8,250 for concerts). Western Australians must continue to keep up physical distancing where possible and good personal hygiene to better protect themselves and the general health of our community. WA businesses will be expected to ensure their COVID Safety Plans are updated and continue to be implemented. COVID Safety plans help mitigate the risk of COVID-19, are in line with health advice and provide extra confidence to patrons and staff entering the business premises. Depending on infection rates locally, Phase 5 is planned to be introduced on Saturday, July 18 (effective from 11.59pm Friday, July 17) and will result in the removal of the 2sqm rule. It is also expected to see the removal of all gathering restrictions, other COVID-related rules introduced by the State Government and the 50 per cent capacity limit for major venues. Phase 6 was going to include the removal of WAs hard border with the rest of the country and travel restrictions currently in place for remote Aboriginal communities. A tentative date for the removal of WAs hard border was planned to be included as part of Phase 6, however this was put on hold due to the rapidly evolving situation in Victoria.

14.01.2022 As the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, I spent the morning with the crew from the Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Group. Members and volunteers of the Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Group play a vital role in helping to ensure the Mandurah and Peel marine environment is a safe place. It was great to spend time with Michelle Boylan - Liberal for Murray-Wellington, and Ryan Burns - Liberal for Mandurah.

14.01.2022 Thank you to Rotary Club of Cambridge, Western Australia President Jeremy Wood and members for inviting me to join your morning meeting this week. Great to hear about the excellent work being done to support the local community. Congratulations also to our Wembley Postmaster Umesh Teli on receiving the Rotary Commendation.

14.01.2022 Today we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan (1966). We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the Vietnam War. https://youtu.be/AyUqZLwOo2Y

13.01.2022 Congratulations to the Newman College students who were the first school group back after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

13.01.2022 Great to see an old digger justifiably acknowledged for his efforts.

12.01.2022 This Saturday 27 June the Rotary Club of Cambridge is hosting a drive-through drop off for Foodbanks Winter appeal. Check out the Rotary Club of Cambridge on Facebook for details Rotary Club of Cambridge, Western Australia For more information on Foodbank feel free to visit Foodbank WA... Located near Perth Airport, Foodbank WA provided over 6 million meals to those in need last year and each week supported 20,000 students across 474 schools through their school breakfast program. See more

12.01.2022 Its Mens Health Week (15-21 June), a campaign to raise awareness about key issues in mens health and to make a positive difference in the lives of men and boys. http://menshealthweek.org.au//wa/men-s-health-week-2020/wa

11.01.2022 Congratulations and best wishes to all of the Year 12 graduates from Churchlands Senior High School. Well done to Principal Paul Housley, staff, parents and carers for all of your efforts to support the Year 12’s during what has been a challenging and disrupted year. Churchlands Senior High School Foundation and Alumni

11.01.2022 It was a great morning at Floreat Forum with Celia Hammond MP at our mobile MP office. A number of people came up to have a chat and to get support on a range of State and Federal issues. Good to team up with Celia and listen to the community.

11.01.2022 It was a pleasure to catch up with Governor Kim Beazley AC and Defence West Executive Director Matt Moran at the Defence West event this evening. Great to touch base on the importance of supporting soldiers and veterans along with growing WA defence industries.

10.01.2022 Its Mens Health Week (15-21 June), a campaign to raise awareness about key issues in men's health and to make a positive difference in the lives of men and boys. http://menshealthweek.org.au//wa/men-s-health-week-2020/wa

10.01.2022 Great to spend time in Geraldton with Rob Dines - Liberal for Geraldton. We’ve been listening to local business owners, local RSL veterans and emergency services volunteers. Rob is tuned-in to the key issues facing the Geraldton community and gearing up to represent them in the WA Parliament.

09.01.2022 Great to read in the Post that the lowest rates of smoking in Australia are in our local areas of City Beach and Floreat. POST Newspapers

09.01.2022 Great to be at the Woodlands-Doubleview Progress Association meeting last night. The first one since COVID-19 restrictions were eased. Always a pleasure to listen and help out on local issues that matter to residents.

08.01.2022 As Patron of the Claremont RSL it was a pleasure to join Federal Member for Curtin, Celia Hammond MP, to honour 97 year old WW2 Navy veteran, Owen Geoffrey McClements for his 50 years of dedicated service to the Returned and Services League (RSL). Celia Hammond MP

08.01.2022 It was a pleasure to be out and about with Michelle Boylan - Liberal for Murray-Wellington talking to trainers and industry specialists in Racing and Gaming.

08.01.2022 Investigating the economic realities and risks that underpin the WA economy. The Commonwealth COVID economic stimulus measures and record high iron ore prices are key economic drivers in WA. Thanks to Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre Professor Alan Duncan for sharing your thoughts on this topic with me today.

08.01.2022 The 3rd of September marked Legacy Day in WA. Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans. Today Legacys caring and compassionate service assists around 65,000 widow(er)s and 1,800 children and dependants with a disability. Legacy is a voluntary organisation supported by veterans, servicemen and women, and volunteers drawn from all walks of life. Our support and services now extend to include the dependants of members of todays Aust...ralian Defence Force who lose their lives as a result of their military service. To donate: https://portal.legacyonline.com.au/pages/donation.aspx Legacy WA

06.01.2022 Congratulations Rotary Club of Cambridge, Western Australia for all of your efforts to support Foodbank WA.

06.01.2022 As the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services it was a pleasure to spend time with the volunteer Stirling State Emergency Service Local Manager Greg Buck and Deputy Local Manager Jenny Gamble today. Greg and Jenny provided an excellent update on their SES volunteer teams role, responsibilities and efforts. I also got to see and understand the concerns they have with regards to improvements needed for their facilities.

06.01.2022 Great to see some Christmas fun at City Beach with the City of Perth SLSC Nippers. In what has been a challenging year for many, I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

06.01.2022 Thanks Alyssa Hayden MLA

05.01.2022 Congratulations to Geoff, Kirsty and the team at Reabold Tennis Club for continuing to successfully navigate your way through COVID-19. A well run AGM and great to hear the club is doing so well. It was also a pleasure to catch up with fellow Vice Patrons Yvonne Furner - Western Suburbs Specialist and Harry Phillips.

01.01.2022 Here is my full speech in Parliament holding the Minister for Local Government to account for his mishandling of the Town of Cambridge. I am calling on him to stop the nonsense and withdraw his threat of suspension. I have urged him to help not hinder the Mayor and Council in their efforts to improve governance, administration, openness and transparency. Keri Shannon Save Town of Cambridge POST Newspapers

01.01.2022 Wembley Primary School 40km school zone flashing sign out of action. Ive informed main roads that the flashing sign needs to be fixed. Please remember to slow down on Grantham Street near the school during pick-up and drop-off times. (Police image from news.com.au)

01.01.2022 As the Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, I spent a morning with Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, along with Liam Staltari - Liberal for Kalamunda and Donna Faragher MLC. Glen Forrest Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is one of the ten volunteer fire brigades within the Shire of Mundaring.