This Budget continues to invest in diversifying WA's economy so that it remains the strongest in the nation and resilient to future challenges.
We are delivering quality jobs and business opportunities by making more things here, investing in economic infrastructure, and developing a skilled workforce.
WA Jobs
- $1.4 billion boost to the Clean Energy Fund for Clean Energy Link projects to unlock renewable energy opportunities.
- $973 million investment to expand Western Power's network and increase electricity capacity for industrial and residential developments.
- $647 million for Westport, including Stage 1 Anketell Road upgrades.
- $91.7 million from the Strategic Industries Fund has been allocated to enable key projects at the Western Trade Coast, Kemerton and Boodarie Strategic Industrial Areas.
- This includes $53.3 million for land assembly and road infrastructure planning at Latitude 32 and the Australian Marine Complex.
- $50 million investment in the Port of Port Hedland - funded by port users - to deliver the Channel Zone 5 Bypass, enhancing vessel safety and port efficiency.
- $4.8 million for a business case for investment in additional capacity at the Port of Bunbury.
- $1.4 million for a second round of the Small Business Growth Grants Program.
Made in WA
- Over $150 million in loans to manufacturers to improve energy efficiency and invest in advanced manufacturing equipment as part of the Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program.
- $48 million to build modular housing and apartments in advanced manufacturing facilities in Kwinana and Neerabup.
- $85 million to support development of the green iron and steel industry, including $75 million to support the NeoSmelt pilot project.
Plus, we are delivering on our commitment to:
- Manufacture electric buses and railcars locally.
- Build ferries as part of METRONET on the Swan.
- Establish manufacturing facilities for batteries, transmission towers and other energy components.
Tourism and creative industries
We are establishing a $500 million Major Projects Fund to partner with the Commonwealth and industry to progress major projects such as Scitech and the Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
On top of this we are investing:
- $24.6 million in preparation for the 2028 Kimberley Total Solar Eclipse.
- $24.9 million for Perth Zoo, including expanding the African Savannah.
- $18 million to support a range of Aboriginal tourism initiatives under the Jina: Western Australian Aboriginal Tourism Action Plan 2026-30.
- $10 million to attract business events to Western Australia.
- $40.4 million support for our local creative industries and arts organisations - including supporting the iconic FRINGE WORLD festival and backing cultural institutions like Black Swan Theatre, WA Ballet and WASO.
- This also includes $2 million to continue our support for WA's games and interactive technology industry.
Training and workforce
- $124 million to continue lower fee and Fee-Free TAFE in 2027.
- $24 million to expand Munster TAFE to provide state-of-the-art facilities to support the delivery of training for renewables industries, including wind energy, battery technology, and electrification.
- $19.6 million to support 330 additional Group Training Organisation Wage Subsidy Program places.
- $13.1 million to extend the Construction Visa Subsidy Program and Build a Life in WA incentive with an additional 1,100 places.
- $10.6 million for the Pilbara Development Commission to set up and operate the Clean Energy Training and Research Institute.
- $10 million to continue WorkSafe's Mental Awareness Respect and Safety Program.
Decarbonisation
- $150 million for the Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System near Kalgoorlie to enhance reliability and support the region's renewable energy future.
- $67.3 million in continued support for PoweringWA's work facilitating the State's energy transition.
- $30 million for a second round of the Investment Attraction Fund - New Energies Industries Funding Stream.
- $16 million for the Minerals Research Institute of WA to implement and administer a clean energy and emissions research program.
- $5 million more in the Schools Clean Energy Technology Fund, to reduce schools' energy costs and carbon emissions.
- $4.8 million to continue implementation of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage industry legislative framework.
The Government has recently entered long-term Power Purchase Agreements with soon to be built, job-creating wind farms in regional WA, making the Government a foundational customer.
