Future-proofing Broome Port and tourism into the Kimberley and WA

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will fund $500,000 for a business case to plan for a future Passenger Cruise Terminal at Broome Port.
  • WA Labor commits to $500,000 for a business case to plan for a future passenger terminal
  • New purpose-built passenger terminal to support increase of cruise ship visits
  • Extra cruise tourism is expected to boost economy by $357 million and support 1,225 jobs

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will fund $500,000 for a business case to plan for a future Passenger Cruise Terminal at Broome Port.

Future planning for a new purpose-built passenger terminal to facilitate cruise vessels visiting the Broome Port is expected to significantly boost tourism and economic potential.

Broome Port was granted First Point of Entry in February 2024 which enables additional cruise ships to visit the region.

Western Australia is anticipated to attract between 75 and 149 additional cruise ship visits to the Port over the course of one season.

This equates to around 22 to 44 additional cruise itineraries, which is expected to boost the economy by up to $357 million and support 1,225 jobs.

A new Port terminal would create further tourism opportunities and economic value for the State as it would eventually mean visiting international cruise ships arriving first at Broome would be able to continue down the WA coast with calls at Geraldton and Fremantle.

Separately to the future planning for a new passenger terminal, the State Government has already committed $6 million towards infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Broome following the First Point of Entry being granted.

This announcement builds on Roger Cook and WA Labor’s $15.5 million commitment to upgrade Wyndham and Derby ports to boost the Kimberley’s capacity to receive freight by sea, improve disaster resilience, create jobs and better support the Kimberley.

Comments attributed to Ports Minister David Michael:

“This commitment is about shoring up economic and tourism opportunities for Broome, the Kimberley and future prospects for our entire State."

“Our commitment to fund a business case is about future-proofing Broome Port and its capacity to support increased activity to the region which will provide a significant boost to the local economy and local jobs."

“Only a re-elected Cook Labor Government will deliver for the Kimberley region and do what’s right for the local communities and towns.”

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