WA budget deemed 'a joke' by regional residents after cost of living relief measures revealed

Residents in regional Western Australia say the 2026–27 State Budget fails to provide any significant cost of living relief to those living outside of Perth or major regional cities.

WA budget to feature housing as top priority, cost-of-living relief also in focus

Housing, health care and cost-of-living relief are likely to feature prominently in Western Australia's budget as more people struggle.