Cost of Living Relief for a Family

By David Templeman MLA

12 June 2024

As a family in the Peel region you will benefit from:

The Cook Labor Government is doing what's right for the Peel, with the 2024- 2025 State Budget delivering significant cost of living relief while investing in health facilities and services, housing, quality jobs and targeted training programs.

This Budget delivers measures that will drive regional economic growth, diversify regional economies and create jobs for our kids in the regions. 

In addition, $4 billion in Royalties for the Regions funding will go towards projects which enrich regional communities, ensuring they remain great places to live, work and raise a family.

What does that mean to you as a family in Mandurah?

A family living in the Peel region with two kids could receive:

  • $400 Electricity Credit for households and small businesses in Mandurah
  • Two WA Assistance Payments totaling up to $500
  • Up to $560 in savings through free public transport 

That is a total assistance of almost $1,460.00!

In addition, they'll benefit from:

  • $147m for free regional school buses or transport subsidies 
  • $706m for regional water and electricity subsidies
  • Free Flu Immunisations in preparation for the 2025 flu season

To support education in the region, the Cook Labor Government are providing $8 million to extend the highly successful Fee Free TAFE Program through the 2025 training year.

The Cook Labor Government are doing what's right for WA.