New legislation streamlining approvals for large-scale clean energy sites is expected to create construction jobs and potentially lower power costs for households across greater Perth within two to three years.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
Changes to local government planning authority could speed up apartment and townhouse approvals in established suburbs, but leave councils with less say over neighbourhood character.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
As federal parliament debates new workplace laws, unions and worker advocates in Perth are warning the changes could affect job security, wages and conditions across WA's mining, construction and services sectors.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
New skills policy is expected to shift how federal training dollars flow to Western Australian colleges and apprenticeship providers, directly affecting which courses are available and affordable for Perth teenagers and job seekers.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
New Commonwealth legislation requiring councils to allow medium-density housing in established suburbs is expected to unlock thousands of new dwellings across Perth, but local governments warn compliance costs and planning delays could slow the rollout.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
As inflation pressures persist, Perth families are eligible for a mix of targeted payments and tax adjustments, but combined impact remains modest relative to local cost-of-living pressures.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
Legislation passed this week to reinstate human oversight of funding decisions means Perth residents denied home care packages may now have their cases reviewed by staff rather than algorithm alone.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
Perth's $2.4B Metronet rail expansion faces federal funding pressure. Learn how cost-sharing between WA and federal government could affect delivery of three new lines serving northern and southern suburbs.
By Perth Policy Desk · 2 July 2026
