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WA procurement reforms to deliver better outcomes in construction

The WA Government, through its Safe and Fair Reform Package, aims to reform procurement processes for non-residential government building projects thus promoting a more sustainable building and construction industry in WA. The reform package follows recommendations from stakeholders in the building and construction industry and aims to support industry navigate a challenging environment with labour...

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Funding to establish local government inspector

The WA Government will allocate $702,000 towards the establishment of the proposed new local government inspector and monitors. The initiative is part of the State’s local government reform agenda and aims to strengthen the oversight of local governments through the provision of early intervention and assistance to councils as problems arise. Legislation to establish the...

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WA State Budget: First home buyer stamp duty concessions overhauled

The WA Government will overhaul stamp duty concessions for first home buyers by increasing the transfer duty concession threshold for established homes from $530,000 to $600,000 and the exemption threshold from $430,000 to $450,000. At a cost of around $20 million, the stamp duty reforms are expected to benefit 5,000 first home buyers in Western...

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WA AgriFutures 2024 Rural Women’s Award winner

Mandy Walker, an accomplished businesswoman from the Wheatbelt has been awarded the AgriFutures 2024 WA Rural Women’s Award. The award aims to celebrate, empower and recognise women in WA’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities. The award is in recognition of her project to help Wheatbelt businesses participate in the defence industry supply chain....

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Free digital skills training under Job Ready network

In response to the high demand for skilled workers, the WA Government has added free digital skills training as part of its Job Ready network. The Digital Job Ready program is being delieverd by TAFE with the most recent cohort of 11 graduates from North Metropolitan TAFE under the banner of its Koomba Birdal (Big...

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Innovators win big with Innovation Booster Grant

The WA Government is helping early-stage innovators overcome barriers to launching their product or service with Innovation Booster Grants. In the latest round of assessment, 26 businesses were recipients of the grant and received up to $40,000 in assistance in their early steps toward commercialisation. Applications for the Innovation Booster Grant program are open year-round....

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Western Australian Government opens Canberra Hub

The WA Government has opened an office or hub in Canberra. Located near the Australian Parliament, the WA Hub is a critical part of the WA Government’s Canberra Strategy to ensure WA’s interests are represented and at the forefront of decision-making that affects Western Australians. The WA Government envisages the space being used for collaboration...

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Funding boost for regional bushfire management

The WA Government has committed funding towards strengthening regional bushfire management. The funding will take effect in the 2024-2025 budget and will be directed towards employing an additional 34 staff and securing firefighting equipment. New hires will include 20 frontline firefighters deployed throughout the South West, Great Southern and Perth Hills. Read more in the...

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Government announces new fee free training to assist women returning to the workforce.

The State Government has added six programs to the fee free course list for 2024 to assist women returning to the workforce or to progress to further study. Included in the 6 new fee free courses is the foundation skills program of NOW (New Opportunities for Women) As part of these fee free courses for...

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New appointment at the Department of Justice

The Minister for Corrective Services, Hon. Paul Papalia, announced the appointment of Brad Royce APM as the new Corrective Services Commissioner at the Western Australian Department of Justice. A major overhaul of the Department of Justice management structure is also underway, which will include the splitting of the Deputy Commissioner position for Women and Young...