Cook Labor Government doing what’s right for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville

Premier Roger Cook has today unveiled his Vision for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville – 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 Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville to create jobs, build more houses, strengthen healthcare and diversify the economy
  • Only WA Labor will do what’s right for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville

Premier Roger Cook has today unveiled his Vision for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville – 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 major job-creating projects in the South West and Peel.

WA Labor’s diversification vision is backed by local projects like the Food Innovation Precinct at Peel Business Park and tourism infrastructure like new hiking trails and the Giants of Mandurah. A re-elected Cook Labor Government will boost this investment, with new upgrades to support the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area.

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. In addition, a re-elected Cook Labor Government will halve TransWA fees – including for the Australind – slashing the cost of train and rail services for regional WA towns.

Since 2021, funding for health and mental health has risen by $14.3 billion, with more than 800 beds added across WA. The $152 million redevelopment of Peel Health Campus is underway, delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose facility for the future. In addition, a re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $11 million to increase paid paramedics in Dawesville to provide faster ambulance response times.

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 and by supporting stamp duty relief.

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.

Community safety remains a key priority for WA Labor, with commitments to increase the number of police officers focused on regional areas and deliver additional CCTV programs.

Projects which drive tourism jobs and support liveability will also receive additional funding. The Vision highlights how WA Labor will upgrade and improve community sporting infrastructure across the region, while enhancing nature and adventure tourism across Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

“A WA Labor Government will do what’s right for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville."

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

“Our Vision for Murray-Wellington, Mandurah and Dawesville will shape these communities, keep the region strong and prepare for the future.”

Comments attributed to Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke:

“The Cook Labor Government is delivering for Murray-Wellington, with adventure tourism infrastructure, new rail services and strategic projects to benefit local families and businesses."

“A re-elected Cook Labor Government will build on our strong track record of supporting the people of Murray-Wellington.”

Comments attributed to WA Labor’s candidate for Mandurah Rhys Williams:

“From the Peel Health Campus redevelopment to school upgrades, the Cook Labor Government is investing in the future of Mandurah."

“WA Labor’s Vision for Mandurah will ensure our community continues to be a great place to live, work and visit for generations to come.”

Comments attributed to Dawesville MLA Lisa Munday:

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

“If re-elected, our community will continue to benefit from programs which ease housing pressures, provide targeted cost of living relief and keep the economy strong.”

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