❓ Opposition asks about the delay in the WA government's COVID-19 economic stimulus package, given job losses and business closures. The Deputy Premier responds by highlighting existing and planned economic measures and collaboration with the federal government.
AnsweredQoN 135Legislative Assembly
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CORONAVIRUS —
STATE ECONOMY — FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
135. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Deputy Premier:
I refer to the clear and detailed
$17.6 billion stimulus package announced by the Prime Minister today. Where is
the state government's stimulus package and why is it taking so long to
roll out, given that jobs are being lost and small businesses are closing right
now?
The SPEAKER : Minister for
Health. Deputy Premier. Acting Premier! Any of the above!
STATE ECONOMY — FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
135. Mrs L.M. HARVEY to the Deputy Premier:
I refer to the clear and detailed
$17.6 billion stimulus package announced by the Prime Minister today. Where is
the state government's stimulus package and why is it taking so long to
roll out, given that jobs are being lost and small businesses are closing right
now?
The SPEAKER : Minister for
Health. Deputy Premier. Acting Premier! Any of the above!
AnswerView source ↗
See what I mean, member for Moore?
The deputies never get the credit they deserve!
I am very happy to answer the
question from the Leader of the Opposition, because it is an important one. The
Premier is in the eastern states today to meet with other chief ministers and the
Prime Minister to discuss how they can work
together in lock step to make sure that we, as a nation, will overcome the
impact of the COVID-19 epidemic . It is very important that we have all
levels of government and all sides of politics working closely together to
ensure that we get over this issue that we are all confronting as a community.
It is good that the Prime Minister has come out with a stimulus package; it
will augment the work we have already done to stimulate and provide incentives for the Western Australian economy so
that, to the extent we can, we will insulate the Western Australian community from not only the health impacts, but also the economic impacts. That
is why, on 10 February, the government announced a $12.85 million package to
support the local tourism industry. The Premier was on the front foot. The
Premier is already out there, providing his details on that. That package was
warmly welcomed. Tourism Council Western Australia said —
Western Australia has moved quicker
than other States to respond to the coronavirus travel ban and secure new
marketing deals to support the industry.
The industry went further.
Australian Hotels Association WA CEO, Bradley Woods, commended the government
and said —
''The challenge we are facing
in WA is unprecedented and so it requires an extraordinary response by
Government, which is what makes today's announcement so encouraging,''
�
The McGowan government saw the
threat that COVID-19 represents to the Australian community and the impact it could have on the Western Australian economy.
That is why we have acted. In addition, measures taken last year to stimulate the economy included a cut to payroll
tax, with another cut due on 1 January next year; stamp duty rebates of
$50 000 for off-the-plan developments; a $200 million maintenance blitz for
every school in Western Australia; an $81 million maintenance blitz for
hospitals in WA; and $150 million to create a new social and affordable housing package. These are all about shovel-ready
projects to engage small businesses in the community, particularly in
our regional communities. The McGowan government has acted. We are the leaders,
and that is recognised by the tourism industry. That is why we are well placed
to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic.
The deputies never get the credit they deserve!
I am very happy to answer the
question from the Leader of the Opposition, because it is an important one. The
Premier is in the eastern states today to meet with other chief ministers and the
Prime Minister to discuss how they can work
together in lock step to make sure that we, as a nation, will overcome the
impact of the COVID-19 epidemic . It is very important that we have all
levels of government and all sides of politics working closely together to
ensure that we get over this issue that we are all confronting as a community.
It is good that the Prime Minister has come out with a stimulus package; it
will augment the work we have already done to stimulate and provide incentives for the Western Australian economy so
that, to the extent we can, we will insulate the Western Australian community from not only the health impacts, but also the economic impacts. That
is why, on 10 February, the government announced a $12.85 million package to
support the local tourism industry. The Premier was on the front foot. The
Premier is already out there, providing his details on that. That package was
warmly welcomed. Tourism Council Western Australia said —
Western Australia has moved quicker
than other States to respond to the coronavirus travel ban and secure new
marketing deals to support the industry.
The industry went further.
Australian Hotels Association WA CEO, Bradley Woods, commended the government
and said —
''The challenge we are facing
in WA is unprecedented and so it requires an extraordinary response by
Government, which is what makes today's announcement so encouraging,''
�
The McGowan government saw the
threat that COVID-19 represents to the Australian community and the impact it could have on the Western Australian economy.
That is why we have acted. In addition, measures taken last year to stimulate the economy included a cut to payroll
tax, with another cut due on 1 January next year; stamp duty rebates of
$50 000 for off-the-plan developments; a $200 million maintenance blitz for
every school in Western Australia; an $81 million maintenance blitz for
hospitals in WA; and $150 million to create a new social and affordable housing package. These are all about shovel-ready
projects to engage small businesses in the community, particularly in
our regional communities. The McGowan government has acted. We are the leaders,
and that is recognised by the tourism industry. That is why we are well placed
to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic.
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