WA’s budget lacking response to housing crisis

Western Australia’s state budget was delivered this week and received mixed reactions.

While the state is expecting a $2.4 billion dollars surplus in the next year, housing and homelessness is way underfunded.

While there are some welcome measures in the budget, advocates are concerned the housing crisis will affect more Western Australians. 

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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Kieran Wong – Chair of Shelter WA

First aired on The Wire, Friday 20 June 2025