‘Lipstick on a pig’: WA’s ‘Seven Cities’ regional housing plan panned
Western Australia's plan to add over 500 houses to its Government Regional Officer Housing Program has faced criticism. Critics argue that the initiative reflects a failure in regional development by the Labor government. The plan, which includes funding from major mining companies, aims to improve housing for public servants in key regional areas.
- ▪The plan aims to inject more than 500 new houses into the Government Regional Officer Housing Program.
- ▪Premier Roger Cook announced the initiative at a Chamber of Minerals and Energy breakfast.
- ▪The new homes will be built over the next five years with a budget allocation of $419 million.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:26:17 +1000 |
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