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How to Claim Your $100 Payment From the WA Government

The payment is part of more than $1 billion in relief as the state uses strong iron ore revenue to ease cost pressures.

  • On Thursday, WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti and Premier Roger Cook unveiled the 2026-27 state budget, featuring a $100 fuel support payment for the state's 2.1 million license holders starting July 1.
  • Western Australia posted an eighth consecutive operating surplus of $3.5 billion, bolstered by continued strength in iron ore prices. Revenue grew by more than $3 billion to $55 billion, enabling widespread cost-of-living assistance.
  • The budget allocates $9.1 billion for health and mental health services, including $6.5 billion for hospital services, alongside $4.7 billion targeted at housing. These investments address population pressures facing West Australians.
  • Voluntary redundancies will cut 1,500 public sector jobs, marking the first such program since the McGowan government's 2017-18 budget. The government also seeks to save $50 million by reducing spending on consultants and advertising.
  • Treasurer Saffioti described the budget as a response to global economic uncertainty, specifically citing the war in Iran. She emphasized the government's role in cushioning households from unpredictable, shifting global conditions.
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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