The State Government has handed down its 2023 budget revealing a $4.2 billion surplus.

At the top of the agenda was healthcare with the State Government investing $2.7 billion to provide more hospital beds, more hospital staff and reform the emergency departments.

Every household will receive a minimum of $400 towards their electricity bills with the investment totalling $715 million.

Premier and Treasurer, Mark McGowan has committed to $450 million in additional funding for the Social Housing Investment Fund as well as providing an additional 4,000 social housing homes.

The government will also provide an additional $463 million for economic infrastructure and diversification with a tax cut for people buying apartments off the plan.

It has also committed $3 billion to decarbonising the state's electricity.

The State Government has handed down its 2023 budget revealing a $4.2 billion surplus.
At the top of the agenda was healthcare with the State Government investing $2.7 billion to provide more hospital beds, more hospital staff and reform the emergency departments.
Every household will receive a minimum of $400 towards their electricity bills with the investment totalling $715 million.
Premier and Treasurer, Mark McGowan has committed to $450 million in additional funding for the Social Housing Investment Fund as well as providing an additional 4,000 social housing homes.
The government will also provide an additional $463 million for economic infrastructure and diversification with a tax cut for people buying apartments off the plan.
It has also committed $3 billion to decarbonising the state's electricity.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
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