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Mum of three. Big Dockers fan. WA Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism. @walabor Member for West Swan.

Perth, Australia
Joined February 2011
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@Rita_Saffioti
Rita Saffioti
3 years
Watched the Lib/Nats claim on the news the McGowan Govt was "gifted" 2 years to prepare for Omicron. 1. There was no gift, keeping WA Covid free was a result of Govt decisions and community work - opposed by the Lib/Nats every step of the way. 2. Omicron didn't exist 2 years ago.
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2 years
Exciting news with @AlboMP committing to partner with the McGowan Govt. on the manufacture & rollout of electric buses in WA. The commitment includes establishment of an electric bus manufacturing facility and upgrade & delivery of charging infrastructure at depots across Perth.
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1 year
Super excited to meet @Sonny7 and Ange Postecoglou ahead of the @SpursOfficial open training session tonight at the WACA! Tottenham v @WestHam tomorrow is set to be huge - with thousands of fans flying into Perth from across the world.
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7 years
After watching the QLD election coverage tonight, I now understand why the Italian Government wouldn't confirm Canavan's citizenship. It all makes sense now.
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5 years
It's such a shame Nat Fyfe had to spend the whole day apologising for being awarded All Australian Captain. Let's celebrate this high achieving Western Australian! #foreverfreo
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4 years
The people you run into on the morning train ride! 🚆 😃
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1 year
After a hectic few days got to pop in to see my mum in her nursing home. "Are you happy with your new job". "Yes mum, very ". ❤
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4 years
The Liberal Party have never supported WA’s border arrangements. That's why they sided with Clive Palmer to try and tear down our border, against health advice. The Heath advice is there - written in black and white.
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6 months
Heard what @LoganPaul said about Perth, so we had a few words backstage @WWE
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2 years
In support of the @freodockers ’ finals campaign, landmarks across Perth will be lit in Dockers colours when not lit up for something else. Look out for the purple on Matagarup Bridge, the Mount Street Bridge, and the Northbridge Tunnel. #foreverfreo
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4 years
Bad news from Victoria. Shows how quickly the good work can come undone. Hoping they can get on top of it asap. The WA Liberals and their cheer squad need to reconsider their approach. Support the Premier’s decisions based on health advice and in the interests of the whole State.
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5 years
Epic game. The Matagarup Bridge is waiting for you @PerthGloryFC . Grand Final fever is officially here. Let’s go Glory. #OneMission #OneGlory
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2 years
Tonight you may see some of our major landmarks, like the Matagarup Bridge, lit blue & yellow - to show we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We stand with the Cth Govt. in condemning the unprovoked aggression by the Russian Govt. towards the people of Ukraine.
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3 years
After receiving a series of complaints from fellow commuters on the bus ride home, I can announce an investigation is underway into why the Matagarup Bridge was lit in Eagles colours after such a great win by the Dockers. We will get to the bottom of this. #foreverfreo
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4 years
TBM Sandy has arrived at Bayswater! That completes tunnelling for the Forrestfield-Airport Link project. This is a remarkable achievement by WA workers. Thanks to all involved in this huge milestone.
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3 years
My Italian parents, like many others, have always re-used packaging. We never had tupperware, just used margarine and icecream containers. Tonight my mum wrapped the leftovers for me with the discarded wrapping from the Purex toilet rolls 12 pack. 🤔 #originalrecyclers
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2 years
Bumped into a few Freo supporters on the way to the MCG. Go Freo!!! #foreverfreo
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3 years
Here it is, our first fully dressed electric CAT getting ready to hit the streets of Joondalup!
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My 3 kids are playing soccer today, in the cold and wet. Normally this might be annoying, instead we’re all so grateful to be outside playing, even in these conditions! Times like these, we think of our friends and family elsewhere, especially Victoria❤️
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Grace, meet Bayswater. Bayswater, meet Grace. Today is a great day. Our first tunnel boring machine, TBM Grace, has completed its journey. This is the longest rail tunnel ever attempted in WA history - 8km from Forrestfield to Bayswater. Bravo WA workers!
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4 years
I'll just leave this here.
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3 years
Why did the emu cross the fauna bridge? Because it was there! There’s been a lot of interest in the recent vision of an emu crossing the fauna bridge over Tonkin Highway. Check out some more pictures below! Stay tuned for more and to see what other animals cross!
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4 years
We’re building a new bridge across the Swan River for cyclists & pedestrians. The bridge's structural elements derive inspiration from the stories of Fanny Balbuk & Yagan - key figures associated with Heirisson Island. Planning will continue with tenders released in 2021.
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3 years
Officially sworn in today at Government House. A huge privilege to be able to serve as a Minister again. Excited about the future.
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4 years
The Beeliar Wetlands are now an A-class nature reserve and protected for generations to come 🍃
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1 year
My mum giving advice to the Governor in Calabrian. He seemed to take it well.
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3 years
There's nothing wrong with campaigning and having a kebab #wapol #keepwastrong
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4 years
As part of METRONET, not only are we building 18 new stations and 72 kilometres of new rail, we are also making public transport more affordable for more people. If re-elected, a McGowan Government will cap suburban train and bus fares to the price of a two zone ticket.
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2 years
@CatherineKingMP Congratulations. Can't wait to work with you!
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4 years
You just can't trust the Liberals on public transport. Last week they used a photo to claim our trains & buses were overcrowded. They have been caught out. They intentionally used a 2012 photo to lie to West Australians. Why would they treat the public this way?
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2 years
My mum had zero career opportunities and limited life choices. I've had many more, and I know my girls have even more opportunities and career paths. To all those that have made it easier for women to pursue their dreams I say thank you. #IWD2022
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6 years
If you want it done best, get it made in the West. First walk over the Matagarup Bridge, joined by some of the local Western Australians who put the work in to build this bridge the right way. Not long until it's open - mark your calendars for the #AFLFreoPower July 15 game.
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3 years
The Matagarup Bridge celebrating the new direct flights to Rome. 😉🇮🇹 @Qantas
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2 years
After just finishing a press conference announcing the timing of the removal of the Bayswater Bridge, I come across a truck stuck at the Sutherland Street under pass.🤦‍♀️
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6 years
Missed it by that much... Only kidding. IT FITS! Great work and big thanks to the WA fabricators and specialised lifting crew. Next step: the deck.
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3 years
Princess Cake at parliament with the kids to celebrate my birthday. Back in 2016 and then yesterday. Strangely, the kids assembled themselves in the same order. How good is the Miss Maud Princess cake!
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5 months
The best way to start the season in WA! Go Dockers!! #foreverfreo
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4 years
It’s crystal clear that if the WA Liberal Party had their way the WA border would be down, and Westen Australia would not be in the position we are in now. Here are the facts.
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4 years
A big announcement today from my good friend and colleague Ben Wyatt. I completely understand and respect Ben’s reasons and I look forward to working with him for the next 12 months. He has kicked many goals for WA and will continue to do so for the rest of the term.
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3 years
I truly do not understand why the Federal Treasurer is willing Covid-19 into the WA community. Not only does it make no sense on health grounds, but it would severely impact our mining industry, reducing revenue flows to Canberra. It just makes no sense - health or economic.
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The West Australian
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The Treasurer has warned it could be as little as a week before the Delta variant hits Western Australia. 🔒
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4 years
Big grocery delivery to Bruce Rock. Thanks to @woolworths , South West Express, and truck driver Stephen Hayes for making it happen.
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Early morning view of the new Fitzroy River Bridge, getting ready for its big day. This morning the Bridge opens to traffic, just 11 months after the old Bridge was swept away in the January floods.
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2 years
My son watching the derby replay on his ipad this morning. The force is strong with this one. #foreverfreo
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7 years
It's built by Western Australians, for Western Australia. The way it should be. The first piece of the Matagarup Bridge for the new Stadium is on the way - and I'll be travelling with it!
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1 year
Parliament House efficiency. This was the office plate on the Premier's door as we left for the Labor Party Caucus meeting. This was the sign on our return. That was quick!
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4 years
Those that were backing Clive Palmer's bid right now.
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5 years
Our next generation of trains will be built in WA. This is what they'll look like.
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3 years
Busy day at Kewdale, with 1st train rolling in with groceries-part of the land bridge created by Pacific National to move goods to WA. A few planes flew over during presser. Today 36 flights land in WA with nearly 6,000 people from the east-a key part of our safe transition plan
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2 years
New drivers licences, with new licence and card numbers, will be available free of charge to Western Australians impacted by the Optus data breach.
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2 years
Getting ready for retro round #foreverfreo @freodockers
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3 years
Note to self. Be careful who you give your old election corflutes to.
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Hoards of anti-vaxxers and animal rights activists have joined forces to protest the Perth Cup as punters start trickling into WA’s biggest New Year’s Day party.
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6 years
Chopped strawberries in lunchboxes means you can pack more in. That’s more serves of fruit for the kids... and every little bit helps WA farmers. #smashastrawb
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6 years
Well hello, Grace! Nice of you to join us at Airport Central Station. Our leading tunnel boring machine, Grace, broke through to the station box at Perth Airport today. Big milestone for Forrestfield-Airport Link and @metronetperth
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1 year
Welcome to WA!
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4 years
Urgent buyer needed... space needed for newer model.
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3 years
The Calabrian Connection. @TonyButi_MLA , Paul Papalia and myself all have grandparents or parents born in Calabria. For those Calabrian aficionados Tony and Paul have family from Delianouva, my parents are from Caulonia and Melicucca. Makes for some fiery Cabinet meetings..😉😉
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6 years
Welcome to Perth @Pink
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3 years
Happy 75th Italian Republic Day 🇮🇹
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7 years
Meet Grace. We named the first tunnel borer for the Forrestfield-Airport Link after her.
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1 year
A big turnout of the Western Australian Columbian community to watch the big game. #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
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2 years
Kids went straight to the fridge....to update the ladder. #foreverfreo
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2 years
Congrats to Andy Brayshaw on being named the AFL Players Association’s Most Valuable Player! Youngest player in nearly two decades to win the award 🙌 Now for a Brownlow, Norm Smith and Premiership Medal! @freodockers #foreverfreo
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Andrew Brayshaw, MVP ⭐️ 22-years old and an absolute gun. #MVSnee #foreverfreo
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4 years
Did you know we’re creating an uninterrupted cycle path from Perth & Mandurah? Work has started on filling the missing gap between Cranford Ave & Leach Hwy along Kwinana Fwy. Once complete the path will be 74 kms long & mean cyclists can ride directly from Perth to Mandurah.
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4 years
Today we announced not only a 2 zone cap on bus and train fares, BUT also a $24 million upgrade to the SmartRider ticketing system. From 2023 passengers will no longer need to tag on with a SmartRider- you will be able to choose to pay by credit card, debit card or smartphone.
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2 years
Our first locally-built railcar has rolled out of the production facility & into our High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Facility. I am so proud in just a few years we have returned railcar manufacturing to WA - creating local jobs & opportunities for local businesses.
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Rita Saffioti
5 years
Let's hope we celebrate this great West Australian this time! #foreverfreo
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5 years
It's such a shame Nat Fyfe had to spend the whole day apologising for being awarded All Australian Captain. Let's celebrate this high achieving Western Australian! #foreverfreo
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4 years
In 2022 we will trial electric buses on the Joondalup CAT route. A contract to install a EV charging system at the Joondalup depot will be awarded in coming months. This is the 1st time we have trialled electric buses on a CAT route - I’m excited to see what commuters think!
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3 years
What a win! Lucky we got colour right this time! #foreverfreo #AFLFreoEagles
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6 years
Free wi-fi will be available on Perth’s public transport network for the first time, with a restricted trial starting Monday morning.
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3 years
Did you know our new trains come with charging ports? We’re proud to be manufacturing these C-series railcars right here in WA. I guess you can say we have a proven *track* record on WA jobs. Come see our incredible vision for METRONET these school holidays at Yagan Square.
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3 years
Thanks to all the people working over the Easter weekend to remove the Denny Avenue level crossing. Bye-bye boom gates 👋
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5 years
It’s a quintessential Perth childhood experience - catching the ferry over to the zoo. Now we have a tribute to Perth Zoo’s oldest and most famous resident, Tricia the elephant. She’s provided joy to generations. MV Tricia. This one is for the kids.
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4 years
ELLENBROOK RAIL LINE We promised it. We’re delivering it. For a decade, the WA Liberals told us why it shouldn’t be built. When we won in 2017, we got on with the job. We had to start all the work from scratch. Now funding is secured, contracts signed & early works underway.
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1 year
A game to remember. #foreverfreo #walyalup
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1 year
After a big week, great to be back at the the soccer sidelines cheering on our girls. Getting great advice on what to do next 😉.
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Traffic counts on WA roads to usual holiday spots down south and up north have dropped significantly compared with the Easter long weekend last year. FORREST HWY - GOOD FRIDAY 2020: 2,015 2019: 22,280 INDIAN OCEAN DV - GOOD FRIDAY 2020: 471 2019: 5,301 Good work, WA.
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5 years
Matagarup-and-up-and-up. It won't be long before visitors and locals will be able to climb the Matagarup Bridge and take a zip line back to shore. There will also be a rooftop climb for Optus Stadium, including a viewing space for some events.
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4 years
Some big METRONET news for the Airport Line. Tunnels built and now the first kilometre of track down. Great work by the track laying crew!
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2 years
(It would be purple year-round, but @WA_Roads won’t let me ☹)
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3 years
Sexist and demeaning slogans have no place on WA roads.  That’s why we’re introducing legislation to ban these tired and outdates slogans on vehicles.  Our laws will allow vehicle licenses to be cancelled or refused if slogans aren’t removed.
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4 years
WA Treasury has today independently confirmed the costings of 263 affordable, achievable WA Labor election commitments. Your turn, @LiberalsWA 🙋🏼‍♀️
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6 years
The beginning of a new era! Always love the start of the season, so much excitement. Go Freo! #foreverfreo #AFLFreoDons
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3 years
All fixed. 😅
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4 years
Social distancing rules means no zippole making with my mother this year, so I've attempted them myself. More pizza than zippole...but edible. Stay safe everyone, and have a lovely Easter day.
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2 years
So gooooooood! #foreverfreo
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6 years
About to go on @9NewsPerth to talk about the latest on Matagarup Bridge, including this impressive display!
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6 years
Ever thought about climbing the Matagarup Bridge? Or imagined a zip line from the bridge to the shore? Today we’re calling on tourism operators to submit proposals to run a bridge climb, zip line and Optus Stadium rooftop walk. Another great way to enjoy our great bridge.
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6 years
The Burswood Jetty is now complete and there’s a new way to get to @OptusStadium . Up to 1400 stadium-goers will be able to catch a Captain Cook ferry directly to the stadium each event. Other boat owners and operators will also have access to two of three berths.
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Made it to the top! Had to take a Western Australian flag with me – to show that our Matagarup Bridge is proudly WA made!
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6 years
Railway (METRONET) Bill 2018 just introduced to Parliament. This will enshrine our rail plan in legislation so we can get on with the job of connecting our suburbs and creating jobs. Yanchep Line Extension and Thornlie-Cockburn Link to start construction in 2019.
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2 years
Waiting for Midnight Oil here at @RACArena . Teaching the 12 year old a bit about Australian rock. 🙂
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5 years
Sunday will be the first time an A-League match has been played at @OptusStadium . With a record-breaking crowd now expected to attend, the highest level of public transport will be mobilised to meet demand. Get your @Transperth plan ready. And go @PerthGloryFC !
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2 years
Never in doubt...😅😅😅 #foreverfreo
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3 years
"Hands of God", "JLo".... loved taking a break from the campaign trail to attend the @freodockers International Women's Day lunch and meet coach Justin Longmuir #foreverfreo
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2 years
At Optus Stadium, not to see the AFL powerhouse the Fremantle Dockers play, but to see the Federal Labor powerhouse launch their campaign right here in Perth. @TonyButi_MLA
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2 years
Ten year old son checking the ladder. Have to love his enthusiasm. #foreverfreo
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1 year
Such a big night at the FIFA fan festival in Perth. What an incredible win! @TheMatildas
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3 years
One of the best wins I've experienced for a while...great game #foreverfreo
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7 years
For the first time ever, a Federal Leader has committed to a 70% GST floor for WA. Well done Federal Labor and Bill Shorten. #walabor
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Rita Saffioti
2 years
Couldn't make it to the game due to Covid, but watched it nervously on TV. Another big win for this team. Brings a tear to the eye...💜💜💜 #foreverfreo
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