❓ Opposition questions the government's cost-of-living relief efforts, claiming Western Australians are experiencing financial hardship. The Premier defends the government's record, citing economic indicators and ongoing relief measures.
AnsweredQoN 895Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
COST-OF-LIVING
RELIEF
895. Ms L. METTAM to the Premier:
I have a supplementary
question. If this government is doing so much, why are Western Australians
going backwards when it comes to financial hardship under this
government's watch?
RELIEF
895. Ms L. METTAM to the Premier:
I have a supplementary
question. If this government is doing so much, why are Western Australians
going backwards when it comes to financial hardship under this
government's watch?
AnswerView source ↗
Last week, I had an opportunity to meet with a range of major
banks in Sydney as we discussed the outlook for Western Australia, and they
would actually conclude the exact opposite of what the Leader of the Liberal
Party has just alleged. They say that of all the states in Australia, Western Australia
is in the best position. We have the highest economic growth, the lowest
unemployment rate and the highest standard of living, because our cost of
living is significantly lower than that in other states. We are in a good
position, but we know that not everyone is thriving or benefiting from these
economic times, so we continue to make sure that we provide cost-of-living
relief, because we will always do what is right for WA. We will keep our
economy strong and always help those who are doing it tough.
banks in Sydney as we discussed the outlook for Western Australia, and they
would actually conclude the exact opposite of what the Leader of the Liberal
Party has just alleged. They say that of all the states in Australia, Western Australia
is in the best position. We have the highest economic growth, the lowest
unemployment rate and the highest standard of living, because our cost of
living is significantly lower than that in other states. We are in a good
position, but we know that not everyone is thriving or benefiting from these
economic times, so we continue to make sure that we provide cost-of-living
relief, because we will always do what is right for WA. We will keep our
economy strong and always help those who are doing it tough.
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