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.
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.
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.
