Residents in Bunbury and other regional communities across Western Australia say the 2026–27 state budget does not provide sufficient support to address mounting cost-of-living pressures. Community members and local businesses argue that one-off fuel payments and public transport discounts offer only limited assistance and fail to reflect the higher costs faced outside metropolitan areas. The concerns have renewed calls for more substantial and long-term measures to support regional households and employers.
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Regional residents say WA budget falls short on cost-of-living relief
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