A $1.3 billion investment in land development, power and water infrastructure is among the measures included in the 2026–27 state budget housing package (see full list).
New ABS data released on Tuesday showed the state's dwelling approvals fell by 1.9 per cent in December, adding to the 14.1 per cent drop in November, sparking urgent calls for reform.
This week's appointments include Neil Le Febvre, Robert Shaw, Zoe Watchman, Alex Willcocks, Jason Neal, Paul Berend, Matthew Shackleton, Jac Low, Greg Field and Johan van Vuuren.
The state is leading the country in home completion growth, after recent data assessed whether Australia was on track to achieve its National Housing Accord target.
Leadership WA has appointed Candy Choo as chief executive as the not-for-profit prepares for Dominique Mecoy's departure. Ms Choo will take over from Ms Mecoy from October 6.
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'.
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.
The state government has announced Saj Abdoolakhan as the new small business commissioner and chief executive officer of the Small Business Development Corporation.
Industry bodies have begun to digest Treasurer Jim Chalmers' fourth federal budget, with the housing commitments described as modest and a missed opportunity for the sector.
An updated listing of 450 occupations that will qualify for skilled migration has been welcomed by the motor trade but the building industry was disappointed by the outcome.
Master Builders Australia has called for a reduction in red tape for residential construction, amid revelations WA had the slowest approval to completion for new homes in the nation.
Annual inflation has returned to within the Reserve Bank's target band for the first time since 2021, but experts say energy and rent assistance measures were hiding the true figure.
CFMEU leaders across the country have been sacked after it was put into administration, but Western Australian secretary Mick Buchan will remain in his role.
Industry voices have praised the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2024, which passed through parliament overnight, but said an industry-specific watchdog needed to be established.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week in lithium; construction issues; Fortescue's share price tumble; inflationary data; interest rates; house prices; CFMEU action; and Rex's plight.
The state government will introduce checks for construction union officials seeking worksite entry permits, but remains confident in the conduct of the local branch of the CFMEU.
The latest reports about the CFMEU have sparked calls from the state's construction industry body for authorities to examine the negotiation processes for EBAs.
State finance minister Sue Ellery says a new three-staged reform of procurement practices across Department of Finance-led construction projects will “ensure a fair go for everyone” within Western Australia's building and construction industry.
Resources royalty reliance and a lack of action on payroll tax were among the key observations from business groups digesting today's state budget – the first from Treasurer Rita Saffioti.
The rate of building approvals in Western Australia dipped while the national average grew, according to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Richard McLeod, Debra Sayce, Wayne Bull, Mark Barnaba, John Gelavis, Brad Royce, Fiona Wood, Don Pyke, Ronni Kahn and James Goth.
