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Debate on the WA budget, focusing on regional disparities, housing affordability, and government spending priorities.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Speech14 May 2026 ยท 13,393 words

WA budget faces criticism for regional neglect, housing crisis, and unsustainable spending despite s

Budget under fire for prioritizing Perth over regions, failing to address housing affordability, and

โ€œAt the end of the day, this budget never quite escapes the feeling that regional Western Australia is still expected to carry more than its fair share while settling for less than it deserves.โ€

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Members who spoke

Freeman, JulieRowe, SamanthaThomson, Neil
Topics
budgetregional developmenthousinginfrastructureeconomyplanning

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