Cook Labor Government doing what’s right for the Pilbara

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

Premier Roger Cook has today unveiled his Vision for the Pilbara – 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 330,000 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 the nation’s engine room to meet its full potential.

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.

Major projects like the Spoilbank Marina, upgrades to the Great Northern Highway and Manuwarra Red Dog Highway are completed or underway, and the Cook Labor Government will continue to prioritise regional road safety and infrastructure works.

In addition, job creating projects like the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub and Strategic Industrial Areas are setting the Pilbara up for the future.

Since 2021, funding for health and mental health has risen by $14.3 billion, with more than 800 beds added across WA. WA Labor will continue to deliver a world-class healthcare system 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 Housing (GROH) construction program and 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, deliver additional CCTV programs and support victim-survivors in the Pilbara.

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 continuing to enhance boating facilities across the Pilbara.

Comments attributed to Premier Roger Cook:

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

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

“Our Vision sets up the region to meet its full potential, with job creating projects and transformative infrastructure that will ensure it continues to be a great place to live, work and visit for generations to come.”

Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:

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

“From community safety infrastructure to upgraded classrooms, our Government is investing in the future of the Pilbara community, while supporting economic diversification and local jobs.”

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