05/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/09/2024 00:56
The Cook Labor Government is doing what's right for the Gascoyne, with the 2024-25 State Budget delivering significant cost of living relief while investing in health facilities and services, housing, quality jobs and targeted training programs.
The 2024-25 State Budget is focused on Western Australia's regions, with a record $12.8 billion investment in regional infrastructure, and billions more to fund regional service delivery.
More than $4 billion in Royalties for Regions funding will go towards projects which enrich regional communities, ensuring they remain great places to live, work and raise a family.
Gascoyne residents will benefit from the Cook Government's massive $762 million investment in cost of living relief measures, which includes:
This cost of living support to regional families is on top of the Cook Government's $3 billion commitment over the next four years to subsidise the cost of providing water and electricity to regional Western Australians, to keep services affordable for everyone.
The Cook Government is supporting improved and expanded housing options across the State, with a total investment of $1.1 billion in housing and homelessness services, including:
Health facilities will be upgraded, and programs to secure staff will be continued, to ensure Western Australians have access to world class healthcare, regardless of where they live.
The Cook Government's $3.2 billion investment in health includes:
The Cook Government is focused on diversifying regional economies and creating quality local jobs. This includes investments of:
Country roads and regional transport infrastructure will be upgraded, with a $6.4 billion investment. Key regional transport initiatives include:
The 2024-25 State Budget will continue to build safe, strong and fair regional communities. Key initiatives include:
For more information, visit ourstatebudget.wa.gov.au.
Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:
"This Budget delivers on my Government's commitment to always do what's right for the Gascoyne.
"We are focused on providing real cost of living relief, with a major investment to ease the pressure on families in our regions.
"Regional WA props up our nation's economy, and this Budget delivers measures that will drive regional economic growth, diversify regional economies and create jobs for our kids in the regions.
"There's also major funding for programs which enhance regional centres, ensuring they remain great places to live, work and raise a family for generations to come."
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Don Punch:
"Western Australia's regions are the heart of our State, and the Cook Government is committed to seeing them thrive.
"We want to ensure that every Western Australian has access to great housing, healthcare, and opportunities to grow - regardless of where they live.
"Our responsible financial management means we are in a position to invest in our regions, with billions of dollars flowing into these areas as part of the 2024-25 State Budget.
"From enhanced tourism infrastructure to community safety measures, and programs which diversify regional economies, this Budget delivers on what matters for regional Western Australians."