Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer has slammed the Western Australian government for its pursuit of “pet projects” and its “willingness to spend whatever it takes” to deliver them.
Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state's treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the 2025-26 Ashes Test series gets underway between Australia and England at Optus Stadium in November, spectators will also be able to kick on after stumps.
More than $100 million will be allocated to road upgrades in the upcoming budget, as part of the state government's efforts to tackle congestion in Perth's north.
E-scooters for hire will be scrubbed from the streets of the Perth CBD in the next 48-hours as the local government prepares to enforce a temporary ban in the wake of a fatal crash.
The state and federal governments will spend a combined $460 million to carry out road works on the southern portion of the freeway, over three years starting in 2026.
Australia's commitment toward enhanced success in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics has continued, with a dedicated new para sports unit at the WA Institute of Sport.
Former premier Colin Barnett has lambasted policies to create a strategic critical minerals reserve as both damaging to industry and our key trade relationship with China.
A re-elected Albanese government would splash $60 million on expanding Perth's ferry network following Premier Roger Cook's promise to build two new terminals.
The state opposition has accused the WA government of rushing into its next budget, after it revealed it would hand down the next set of financial numbers on June 19.
Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.
The government is pressing ahead with its controversial Burswood Park development but has tweaked its messaging after plans for a Supercar circuit sparked a community backlash.
Rita Saffioti has launched a spirited defence of the $13 billion Metronet rail program her government has overseen since 2017, following sustained opposition criticism over patronage.
Federal Labor will match the state's $225 million commitment to upgrade the problem intersection of Erindale Road and Reid Highway, if it wins the coming federal election.
The state government has established an Aukus-focused defence industries department and shifted energy into a diversification agency under its post-election changes to the public sector.
The WA government has been promised $640 million in unallocated road funding from their federal counterparts after receiving just a fraction of the pool of cash in the budget.
