Western Australian Economy ‘Firing on All Cylinders’ to Deliver Another Surplus

Western Australia has delivered its sixth budget surplus in a row and says there’s more to come.

WA is splashing the cash on essential services after recording yet another budget surplus. PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images

Western Australia (WA) has delivered its sixth consecutive budget surplus.

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti said the state’s economy was “firing on all cylinders” amid a record population boom of 94,000 people and a high inflation cycle.