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Minister Punch announces the Cook government's commitment of over $10 million in the 2026-27 state budget to improve Closing the Gap outcomes in Western Australia. The investment will support five interlinked initiatives developed in partnership with Aboriginal organizations, focusing on oversight, accountability, and addressing racism.
⚪ Low · Ministerial Statement19 March 2026 · 378 words
WA invests $10M+ to improve Closing the Gap outcomes, partnering with Aboriginal organizations.
Aboriginal people in Western Australia will be affected positively through targeted initiatives aimed at reducing racism and improving health and social outcomes.
“This investment includes funding for a WA anti-racism project, which will be developed in collaboration with Aboriginal stakeholders and will identify and progress systemic actions to reduce racism experienced by Aboriginal people.”
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Members who spoke
Punch, Don
Topics
Aboriginal AffairsClosing the GapRacism
· 19 March 2026
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