The state government has appointed interstate recruits to run four of its key departments in what amounts to a dramatic shake-up of public sector leadership in Western Australia.
The public sector may be outperforming private organisations when it comes to the gender pay gap, but new data shows women in public service earn around $8,200 less than men each year.
UPDATED: The state government has named three directors general who will head up new departments and revealed two other DGs including Richard Sellers are set to retire while five key roles remain unfilled.
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.
Outgoing under treasurer Michael Barnes has revealed a $2.7 billion revenue uptick in the state's economic forward projections, driven by the flow-on effects of a weak Australian dollar.
Western Australia's population growth rate has eased for the third quarter in a row but remains the fastest in the country and well above the state's long-term average.
Western Australia's population growth rate has dipped slightly but remains the fastest growing in the country, helped by solid gains from interstate migration.
Surging investment in resources projects has bolstered economic growth this year while in future years Treasury expects housing and government investment to be the key drivers.
The state government has forecast continued budget surpluses but behind the headline numbers lie big “cash deficits” and a large increase in state debt.
ANALYSIS: The cumulative value of the WA government's pre-budget spending announcements is nearing $3 billion – a day out from Treasurer Rita Saffioti's first official budget release.
A surge in overseas migration and continued strong interstate migration has resulted in Western Australia's population growing at its fastest rate in 14 years.
Western Australia's share of GST payments will increase to $7.25 billion in 2024-25, while NSW and Queensland will get less after a spike in their coal royalties.
Treasury data has revealed primary school teachers, nurses and truck drivers will be among those best off under the government's contentiously revised stage-three tax cuts.
The next 40 years will “belong” to Western Australia as the nation responds to intergenerational challenges, according to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Australia's population has recorded its fastest growth in 15 years as overseas immigration surged with WA achieving the most rapid growth of any state.
PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.
ANALYSIS: The state budget has been designed so Mark McGowan can announce unexpectedly good outcomes in future but also sets the scene for a bitter GST battle with other states.
ANALYSIS: Mark McGowan's ministerial reshuffle was in many respects a sideshow – real power in the government remains with a small group of ministers and advisers close to the premier.
Tax reform is firmly on the opposition's agenda in light of last week's budget, with treasury spokesperson Steve Thomas calling for the state government to think big on payroll tax.
Perth company Pit Crew Consulting has accused the state government of inappropriately using its in-depth labour market forecasting report and failing to pay for the material.
Higher public sector wages, new transport projects and Burrup Peninsula infrastructure are among $2.2 billion of state government spending announced as rising tax revenue fills treasury coffers.
WA recorded a $4.4 billion surplus in the first quarter of this financial year, thanks in large part to a generous GST top-up grant and growing royalty revenue.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA has condemned “concerning” reports that businesses may be forced to pay tax on grants they received during COVID-19.
BUDGET: When Australia suffered through its first major pandemic lockdown last year, Western Australians supported other states to the tune of more than $21 billion.
BUDGET: COVID-19 has become endemic in this year's state budget, with a potential outbreak hanging bleakly over the state's economic and fiscal outlook.
The benchmark price of iron ore has moved above $US200 per tonne for the first time, despite growing diplomatic tensions with China, the largest buyer of the steelmaking commodity.
Higher iron ore prices and a hot property market will boost the state government's operating surplus to $3.1 billion, but that money doesn't stay in the bank.
A big boost in royalty income has largely offset the revenue hit of COVID-19, as Treasurer Ben Wyatt borrows in the hope of an infrastructure-led recovery.
