Jessica Page: WA Faces Rising Costs Impacting Health Services

Budget overruns in Western Australia are becoming routine, with significant cost increases for projects like the East Perth school and Tonkin Hwy extension; however, public concern remains low due to a $3.7 billion surplus. As the government faces pressure to address health infrastructure amidst rising expenses, balancing growing demands with sustainable spending remains a challenge for Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

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