Cook Labor Government doing what’s right for Geraldton

Premier Roger Cook has today unveiled his Vision for Geraldton – a plan which builds on WA Labor’s strong record of investment and sets up the region for the future.
  • Re-elected Cook Labor Government to ramp up investment in what matters for regional WA
  • WA Labor’s Vision for Geraldton to create jobs, build more houses, strengthen healthcare and diversify the economy
  • Only WA Labor will do what’s right for Geraldton

Premier Roger Cook has today unveiled his Vision for Geraldton – a plan which builds on WA Labor’s strong record of investment and sets up the region for the future.

The Vision outlines WA Labor’s commitment to boosting housing supply and providing targeted cost of living relief, while investing in regional healthcare and keeping the economy strong.

Since coming to Government in 2017, WA Labor has created more than 340,000 jobs, with unemployment at historic lows. A re-elected Cook Labor Government will build on that work, keeping our economy strong, driving economic diversification and supporting Geraldton to become a key clean energy precinct through projects like the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area and Geraldton Port Maximisation Project.

Strong economic management has allowed the Cook Labor Government to provide record cost of living relief, and a new WA Labor commitment to increase the value of the Regional Pensioner Travel Card by another $100 will directly benefit regional residents.

Since 2021, funding for health and mental health has risen by $14.3 billion, with more than 800 beds added across WA. In the Mid West, the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment is well underway, providing a modern, fit for purpose facility for the local community. A re-elected WA Labor Government will continue to deliver high quality healthcare for regional WA, including the biggest ever expansion of the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme, supporting residents travelling to Perth for treatment.

The Cook Labor Government is on track to construct an additional 32,000 houses across the State by the end of 2025. If re-elected, WA Labor will build more houses through the Regional Housing Support Fund, doubling the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) construction program and supporting stamp duty relief.

Community safety remains a key priority for WA Labor, with commitments to increase the number of police officers focused on regional areas, deliver additional CCTV and support victim-survivors in Geraldton with more refuge units.

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will also invest in a suite of school upgrades and refurbishments, with better facilities for kids growing up in the regions. Additionally, free TAFE will continue, creating quality career opportunities for tens of thousands of Western Australians.

Projects which support liveability will also receive additional funding. The Vision highlights how WA Labor will upgrade and improve community sporting infrastructure across Geraldton, ensuring it remains a great place to live, work and visit.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“Only a WA Labor Government will do what’s right for Geraldton."

“From additional housing, to record investment in cost of living relief and quality healthcare, our Government has a proven track record of delivering for Geraldton locals."

“Our Vision for Geraldton will continue to shape this vital region, keep the community strong and set up the area to thrive into the future.”

Comments attributed to Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:

“The WA Labor Government is focused on what matters for the people of Geraldton."

“From community safety infrastructure to upgraded healthcare, supporting economic diversification and creating local jobs, our Government is investing in the region for generations to come.”

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