State Economy

Western Australia’s economy is one of the strongest in the nation thanks to the State Government’s strong economic management. Premier Colin Barnett and the State Government are committed to ensuring West Australians share in the State’s opportunities and prosperity. State-building projects and infrastructure for the future are fueling sustained expansion in Western Australia, built on record levels of investment in the State’s world-class resources sector. This means more jobs, better services and greater prosperity for all Western Australians.

Latest State Economy News

$14b local content contracts awarded Written by Simon O'Brien
WA-based companies awarded more than $14billion in contracts Thousands of jobs created through new resource contracts Commerce Minister Simon O'Brien today announced that more than $14billion worth of contracts had…
Super choice for WA State Govt employees Written by Christian Porter
State Government employees able to choose super fund from March 30 Western Australian State Government employees will be able to choose their super fund from March 30, 2012, following sweeping…
Positive results for Chevron JV Written by Simon O'Brien
Ongoing service and maintenance opportunities for 30-40 years $12.8billion committed to local businesses Commerce Minister Simon O'Brien said the expected long life of projects like Gorgon and Wheatstone should provide…
WA top choice to locate business Written by Simon O'Brien
Cameron Australasia chooses Perth for subsea oil and gas service facility Company expects to develop in-house skills centre, employ about 300 by 2015 Commerce Minister Simon O'Brien today turned the…
WA remains the investment leader of the nation Written by Christian Porter
WA accounts for more than a quarter of all construction projects under way in the nation One third of all projects committed to or under consideration Mining projects account for…