Category: Government
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Commerce Minister Sue Ellery unveils mandatory building inspections
The West Australian WA will finally introduce mandatory building inspections as part of moves to clean up the construction industry — but the changes will not come into effect until 2026 at the earliest. Even…
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Whitby backs portfolio synergies as green-tape feedback flows
Business News Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the state government announced sweeping change to the environmental approvals process. The changes announced this morning have…
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TAX ON THE TABLE AMID DISORDER
THE AUSTRALIAN Developers have called for property taxes to be looked at “holistically” in the event that a possible early federal election next year forces tax back into the spotlight.
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WIRES TO NOWHERE IRKS BOSS
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN The head of WA’s State-owned electricity distributor has described as “mental” traditional poles-and-wires services to remote areas with almost no customers when more efficient standalone options are available.
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SAFFIOTI SQUAD A HIT
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Planning Minister Rita Saffioti has delivered on her promise to create a problem-solving strike squad to improve planning outcomes.
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BUDGET GIVES TAX REPRIEVE TO WA PROPERTY OWNERS
WESTSERN SUBURBS WEEKLY WA property owners have been given a reprieve, with no increases to property taxes in the State Government 2017-18 budget.
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COUNCILS CALLED TO ACCOUNT
Canning Times Local government auditing standards were raised by law last week to levels more consistent with the public sector.
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PLANNING VITAL TO LOWER COSTS
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Housing Minister Peter Tinley appears ready to hold a tough line on housing development fees and charges, declaring planning reform may be the most effective way to reduce developers’ costs.
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WA ECONOMY STREGTHENS
WA BUSINESS NEWS Signs of recovery are emerging in the local economy, with employment and sales activity numbers showing improved performance in June and a major report tipping further recovery next year.