An $11 billion defence manufacturing contract is a key focus for a Japanese business group’s trip to Western Australia this week, with ministerial meetings on the cards.
Japanese sentiment towards Australia’s LNG regulatory conditions has markedly improved but the nation will continue its supply diversification push, a senior industry figure says.
Premier Roger Cook has doubled down on WA’s sacrifice under the GST carve-up arrangement as more talks on a new deal loom among other states' governments.
WA’s opposition has criticised the state budget for failing to provide support for small business after treasurer Rita Saffioti obfuscated on questions about payroll tax relief.
A preliminary report into the tech which will enforce the Albanese government’s social media ban has found it is ‘robust’, but warned of privacy and security concerns.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has backed the state’s ability to ride the bumps of iron ore price volatility and deliver its manufacturing agenda in her annual post-budget address this morning.
It was Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA chief economist Aaron Morey who summed up industry feelings on the budget best, when he said ‘thank god for rocks and royalties’.
The state government has poured in $1.4 billion for housing in this year’s budget as strong population growth puts pressure on the supply in Western Australia.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has forecast an increase to Western Australia’s GST share, while criticising “absurd commentary from over east”, in her delivery of the state budget.
The invasive shot-hole borer is here to stay, with the state conceding it had failed in its bid to stave off the pest locally, shortly before allocating millions to management in the state budget.
A fund to unlock housing supply has received a $101 million boost, with the state government making last minute announcements before handing down the budget this afternoon.
Government funding for Western Australia’s key industrial estates will be doubled to $1 billion under an election promise to be delivered in Thursday’s state budget.
The state government will allocate $25 million to boost transmission infrastructure manufacturing and encourage greater local involvement in the electricity grid's renewable refresh.
Premier Roger Cook and Treasurer Rita Saffioti have been named the state’s most powerful people, edging out mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest in the 2025 Power 500.
Kurt Baker has been made permanent chief executive of the state’s electricity retailer Synergy, after acting in the position following the departure of David Fyfe earlier this year.
Gold and manganese play Element 25 has notched $50 million loan from a federal government financing agency to help underpin the expansion of its Butcherbird project in the Pilbara.
A joint venture comprising some of Australia’s largest mining and energy giants will receive $19.8 million from the federal government to aid design of an electric iron smelter in Kwinana.
Ramsay Health Care has received a funding boost to offer more beds at the soon-to-be open public ward at Joondalup Health Campus, which is part of a $284 million expansion.
An environmental group had lodged a legal challenge against the state’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension, claiming the decision was made improperly.
The state government has pledged close and intensive engagement with industry on its transmission infrastructure and energy policy, following a forum with business powerbrokers.
A community group has hit out at the state government’s handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.
The Auditor General’s report on the state’s major IT projects found the information given to the public to be patchy and inconsistent, including a $1.6 billion cost discrepancy.
A low deposit loan program to buy modular homes starts today, as the state government announced changes to the Keystart board and a suite of investments to boost housing supply.
Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state’s transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.
