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.
Property industry groups have backed the state government's raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.
Alcoa Corporation has confirmed it will cease production at its Kwinana refinery this year, as it grapples with a series of challenges at its oldest WA processing operation.
The building industry will be required to undertake mandatory inspections of high-rise apartments and commercial buildings from 2026, in the most significant industry reform in more than a decade.
Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the government announced change to the environmental approvals process.
The WA government is being urged to set a specific plan for carbon emission reduction from state-owned buildings, as it maps a path to a net-zero future.
Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer has confirmed months of speculation by announcing she will challenge David Honey for Liberal preselection in the Cottesloe seat ahead of the 202
COVID WRAP: COVID cases in WA climb by 65 as the state's border controls ease, industry bodies push for a new reopening date and the opposition slams the elective surgery scale back.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Daniel Heredia, Stephen Smith, Cheryl Edwardes, Tricia Murray, Ashley Wiese, Tress Walmsley, Dharjinder Rooprai, Taj Singh, Emily Young and Matthew Zilko.
