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Government delivering for Australians

Key Government measures coming into effect on 1 July 2018 will help Australian families with the cost of living, grow our economy by freeing up businesses to invest and employ more Australians, boost essential services and protect consumers.

Jul 1, 2018

Helping make your super work harder in retirement

The Government is progressing reforms announced in the 2018-19 Budget to secure the retirement incomes of Australians and improve their standard of living in retirement.

May 18, 2018

Fiscal discipline helping with budget repair

The WA Government’s progress in returning the State’s finances to a more sustainable position is clearly evident in the financial results for the first six months of 2017-18.

Mar 1, 2018

2017-18 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook

The 2017-18 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) confirms that the Budget remains on track to return to balance in 2020-21.

Dec 19, 2017

Room for tax relief and improved path back to budget surplus

“The improved Federal Budget position revealed in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) is a step forward that creates scope for a welcome but judicious acceleration in the pace of return to budget surplus,” Australian Industry Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.

Dec 19, 2017

Deficit falls below 2 per cent of GDP

The responsible budget management of the Government has brought the 2016-17 Final Budget Outcome (FBO) in at $4.4 billion better than the underlying cash balance forecast in the 2017-18 Budget.

Sep 27, 2017

Government sets Budget on a path to surplus

The WA Government has targeted expense growth in the 2017-18 Budget as being the key to returning the Budget to surplus and beginning the long-term task of debt reduction.

Sep 8, 2017

Foreign Buyers Surcharge another component to Budget repair

The WA Government will introduce a Foreign Buyers Surcharge to pay for a freeze on TAFE fees and assist in the difficult task of Budget repair.

Sep 8, 2017

Ai Group statement ahead of WA State Budget

“With many businesses in Western Australia facing tough and testing conditions, industry is looking for the coming State Budget to stimulate much needed confidence and growth through measures that improve the capabilities and capacity of the economy,” Ai Group WA State Manager, Kristian Stratton, said.

Aug 31, 2017