Western Australia
LocationWestern Australia faces GST revenue changes, environmental concerns, and political/weather events.
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Western Australia (WA), Australia's largest state, is currently in the news for several reasons. Firstly, it is benefiting from a GST revenue redistribution, receiving an extra $5.5 billion due to a 2018 deal, sparking controversy with other states like NSW. Secondly, WA hosted the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), highlighting conservative political discourse in the region. Premier Roger Cook has condemned divisive rhetoric following an alleged terror plot. Environmentally, WA is grappling with the consequences of Alcoa's illegal forest clearing, resulting in a substantial $55 million penalty, despite a minerals deal with the US. Tropical Cyclone Mitchell recently impacted the state's northwest, causing winds and flooding. Finally, WA's gun laws were referenced in a Queensland debate, and a man was charged with terrorism offences related to an attempted bombing in Perth.
Last updated: March 17, 2026
News from Western Australia
NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn
At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation
Premier pleads for end to ‘language of division’ in politics after WA police foil alleged mass terror attack
Australia-US minerals deal underpinned decision to allow Alcoa to keep clearing WA forest, document reveals
US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests
Liam Alexander Hall named as man accused of attempted Invasion Day bombing in Perth
NSW gets extra public holiday for Anzac Day until at least 2027
Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Mitchell hits Western Australia
