I refer to Infrastructure WA’s Major Infrastructure Proposal Assessment, and I ask: (a) what assumptions were used in the economic modelling regarding visitor numbers and event frequency; and (b) what

AnsweredQoN 1374Legislative Council
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17 March 2026
Portfolio
Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation

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I refer to Infrastructure WA’s Major Infrastructure Proposal Assessment, and I ask: (a) what assumptions were used in the economic modelling regarding visitor numbers and event frequency; and (b) what sensitivity analysis was undertaken to assess the impact if those assumptions are not realised?

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Answered
5 May 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
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3 days
(a)        Historical data for ‘like’ events in Western Australia and other states and territories           was used, escalated by estimated Western Australian population growth where           appropriate.
(b)        Venues West will operate Perth Park.  An operations strategy will include continuous             maximisation of tourism events to attract tourists to the state.  The event calendar for       Perth Park will be developed in close association with Tourism WA.

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