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July 2009
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	Western Australia showcases its excellence at G’dayUK Last month Western Australia partnered with other States, Austrade and with Australian Business, Tourism Australia and Qantas in the major trade and investment promotion, G’dayUK. The aim of the promotion was to encourage British companies and consumers alike to take another look at Australia as a great place to invest in, work, holiday, do business with and generally get to know.
	Australian seafood industry open for business The Honourable Norman Moore MLC, Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; and Electoral Affairs lead a delegation of seven companies from the WA seafood industry on a programme and meetings and visits which included attending the annual European Seafood Exposition (ESE). More than 20,000 visitors attended the annual ESE in Brussels, Belgium during the weekend of April 28-30, where 17 Australian seafood companies showcased their world-class products.
		Presentations to Download Marine Aerospace Defence Precision Targetting Oil, Gas and Subsea Goods and Services WA comfort for European Fears LNG and GTL 2006 'You can walk and chew gum at the same time' Gas to Liquids WA Open for Business Western Australia Open for Business APEX 2007 Perth - The C.O.G of Asia Pacific's Energy Engine LNG 2008 Perspectives from Asia/Australia Oil and Gas Opportunities in Western Australia Titanium Minerals Industry in Western Australia
	Major infrastructure projects planned Western Australian Premier, the Honourable Colin Barnett MLA, has major infrastructure plans and the recent State Budget included a record A$8.3 billion (£4.1 billion) infrastructure investment in areas such as social housing, schools, roads, hospitals and regional development. The new priorities include doubling the size of the Ord River irrigation area in the far north of Western Australia (WA), development of the Oakajee deepwater port and rail infrastructure in the Mid-West region of WA, and the sinking of the Northbridge rail line in the Perth city centre.


	Perth in top five liveable cities worldwide Western Australian capital city, Perth, has been ranked in the top five liveable cities in the world in the latest Economist Intelligence Unit survey. Perth tied for fifth place with Canada's Calgary. Melbourne, the only Australian city to score higher, ranked as the third best place to live in the world. Australia was a regular feature in the top 20 with Sydney coming in equal ninth, Adelaide at 11 and Brisbane at 16. The survey assesses living conditions in 140 countries around the world on stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure.

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