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Australia's most populous state on track for surplus

The West Australian

June 23, 2026

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Australia's most populous state on track for surplus

The state that 30 per cent of Australians call home remains on track for a surplus in 2027/28 despite a hit to a key revenue driver due to high interest rates.

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