Easing pressures on household budgets, with targeted reductions in taxes, fees and charges.
Helping more Western Australians realise their home ownership aspirations.
Slashing stifling red tape and over-regulation; encouraging business investment, supporting the state economy and growing jobs.
Ending Labor’s waste of your money.
Reducing pressure on inflation by cutting unnecessary government spending.
Giving our most vulnerable a fair go, by restoring funding to the charities abandoned by Labor.
Household fees and charges up 16% or $1,000 a year
Motor vehicle fees up 24%
Electricity up 22%
Water up 16%
Too many families are struggling just to keep their heads above water as food prices soar, mortgage and rent costs skyrocket, utility bills spiral, and financial pressures mount.
Despite this, the Cook Labor Government is sitting on record budget surpluses, thanks to an extraordinary mining boom that has delivered unprecedented revenue. The government has the resources to alleviate the financial strain on Western Australian households, yet it fails to do so.
Instead of providing relief, Labor has raised fees and charges, with the average household now paying over $1,000 more per year due to these increases.
The reality of this crisis is stark: more than 325,000 Western Australians, including 85,000 children, are living below the poverty line under WA Labor’s watch.
The emergence of a growing number of ‘working poor’ households—families where parents are employed yet still cannot make ends meet—highlights the deepening inequality in our state.
For the first time, many of these households are turning to charities for support, a devastating indication of how far this crisis has spread.
Shockingly, while the need for charitable support has surged, the Cook Labor Government has turned its back on those who provide vital aid.
By cutting indexation for grants to charities, the government has left organisations like the Good Samaritans and St Vincent de Paul grappling with rising demand while their funding has been slashed.
These charities, which provide lifelines to struggling Western Australians, deserve better. Under a WA Liberal Government, they will receive the support they need to continue their essential work.
In addition to failing to address household financial pressures, the Cook Labor Government has contributed to economic instability by increasing government spending at a time when restraint is needed.
Unnecessary government expenditure is putting additional pressure on the economy, fuelling inflation and making it even harder for families to keep up with rising living costs.
The WA Liberals are committed to reducing wasteful government spending and focusing on essential services that deliver real value to the people of Western Australia.
By cutting back on spending when it is simply not required, we can ease inflationary pressures and contribute to a more stable economy.
This fiscal responsibility will help lower costs for businesses, which in turn will help keep prices down for consumers.
Prioritising responsible financial management lays the groundwork for long-term economic stability and ensures that families feel less of the squeeze from rising costs.
The WA Liberals are dedicated to delivering practical solutions that help everyday Western Australians, by tackling the cost-of-living crisis head-on, supporting those who need it most, and securing a more prosperous future for all.
