Western Australia’s Premier and Treasurer, Hon Mark McGowan MLA handed down the 2021-22 Western Australia State Budget on Thursday, 9 September 2021. In his speech, the Treasurer stated that Western Australia’s net operating surplus was stronger than expected, at a record $5.6 billion.

Taking advantage of low interest rates and following in the footsteps of our mainland counterparts, South Australia will increase debt by $7 billion over the next four years to fund a massive $11.9 billion infrastructure spending program.
 
The second Marshall Government budget — and the sixth for Mr Lucas — whilst short on surprises, looks to save money across a range of portfolios and programs, with select areas of Government spending increasing. Here’s our rundown of the key measures.