10 September 2020 Posted In: Uncategorized

UDIA WA has lodged a state budget submission to Treasurer Ben Wyatt outlining how the development industry and the State Government can continue to work collaboratively to create WA based jobs and provide economic stability that benefits all Western Australians.

The submission identifies recommendations across four key focus areas:

1. Maximising the current market stimulus measures;
2. Unlocking private investment opportunities;
3. Building future proofed infrastructure; and
4. Tax reform

Read the full submission here.

 

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