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Public money · Perth
What projects is my government investing in Perth?
Every tracked government-money announcement directed at Perth — themes, programs, levels of government, and the largest verifiable amounts.
Summary
Government spending is transport-led, with 122 city-naming announcements, ahead of health at 61. The largest listed transport item directs over $100 million to road upgrades, while housing and homelessness also receive substantial attention.
WATCH Watch delivery of road upgrades and whether housing support turns into visible capacity.
Themes
Transport
122
Health
61
Defense Security
59
48Economy Industry
46Urban Housing
38Social Welfare
27Education
23Energy
20Environment
18Culture Heritage
11Agriculture
11Water
5Governance
2Rural Development
Other
80
Money trail — largest place-directed
Date
Theme
Level
Amount
What
2025-06
Transport
National
$100 Million
The Western Australian State Government allocated over $100 million in the State Budget for road upgrades in northern suburbs including Wanneroo Road…
2010-01
Education
National
$100 Million
The Australian government's Apprentice Kickstart scheme increased employer commencement bonuses from $1,500 to $4,850 for apprentices aged 15–19 starting in…
2022-07
Urban Housing
Local
$93.4 Million on Roa
The City of Swan adopted a zero-percent rates increase for the third year running in its 2022-23 budget, including $93.4 million on roads and $25.1 million on…
2024-04
Other
State / Province
$92.2 Million
The Western Australian state government announced a $92.2 million budget allocation to support over 120 homelessness services, representing a 27 percent…
2026-05
Other
National
$85.2 Million
The Australian Federal Government allocated $85.2 million to deliver faster skills assessments and occupational licensing for migrant trades workers to ease…
2013-06
Education
National
$83 Million
The Australian Commonwealth Government proposed an additional $83 million in funding for Goldfields-Esperance schools over six years under the Gonski education…
2018-12
Education
State / Province
$80 Million
Western Australian government announced construction of five new primary schools in Baldivis, Harrisdale and Southern River at a cost exceeding $80 million…
2011-06
Urban Housing
Local
$80 Million
The City of Perth allocated $80 million in its 2011-12 capital works budget for a new library and public plaza in Cathedral Square precinct.
2022-02
Other
State / Province
$77 Million
Western Australian state government announced a $77 million subsidy to compensate businesses for costs incurred in preparing for the
2024-01
Transport
State / Province
$75 Million
The Western Australian Government provided $75 million through the Aviation Recovery Fund to Perth Airport for Emirates' reintroduced second daily flight…
Most recent announcements
Date
Theme
Level
Amount
What
2026-05
Social Welfare
Local
£150,000
Perth and Kinross Council allocated £150,000 to fund additional visitor rangers and anti-social behaviour patrols in rural and urban hotspots
2026-05
Transport
State / Province
$217.5 Million
The Western Australian government awarded a $217.5 million construction contract to Crown Casino for Perth Park Racetrack and cycling infrastructure
2026-05
Transport
State / Province
$202 Million
WA government awarded a $202.4 million contract to Seymour Whatte, Civmec and Aurecon for construction of Perth Park Racetrack and entertainment precinct
2026-05
Transport
State / Province
$202 Million
WA government awarded a $202.4 million contract to Seymour Whatte, Civmec and Aurecon for construction of Perth Park Racetrack and entertainment precinct
2026-05
Urban Housing
National
$202.4 Million
The Cook Labor Government awarded a $202.4 million construction contract to Seymour Whatte, Civmec and AureconAlliance for Perth Park
2026-05
Environment
State / Province
$3.6 Million
The State Government announced a $3.6 million local government support scheme for councils in the PSHB inner management zone to support management of…
2026-05
Health
National
$40 Million
The Australian Federal Government allocated $40 million for St John of God Midland public hospital expansion in 2026-27, with total funding expected to be…
2026-05
Other
National
$85.2 Million
The Australian Federal Government allocated $85.2 million to deliver faster skills assessments and occupational licensing for migrant trades workers to ease…
2026-05
Defense Security
National
$12 Billion
Australia's Federal Budget allocates $12 billion for the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program to build Henderson ship building…
2026-05
Health
National
$40 Million
The Australian Federal Government allocated $40 million for St John of God Midland public hospital expansion in 2026-27, a shortfall of the $200 million…
Deeper civic analysis
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Problems vs money in Perth
Each theme's share of civic REPORTS vs its share of funding ANNOUNCEMENTS — the gap is where reported harm and public money diverge
Crime, Police & Security
problem 50.8% · money 10.1%
Urban & Infrastructure
problem 7.3% · money 8.2%
Welfare & Social
problem 2.8% · money 6.8%
Environment, River & Water
problem 1.2% · money 5.4%
Public Health
problem 6.6% · money 10.8%
Education & Skills
problem 0.1% · money 4.9%
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Public money in Perth — by theme
572 funding announcements naming Perth
Transport
123
announcements
Other
79
announcements
Health
62
announcements
Defence & Security
58
announcements
Economy & Industry
49
announcements
Urban & Housing
45
announcements
Social Welfare
39
announcements
Education
28
announcements
Energy
22
announcements
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How the money moves in Perth
Budget Allocation
261
type
Grant
89
type
Contract
70
type
Other
69
type
Subsidy
39
type
Waiver
14
type
Stimulus
11
type
Disbursement
8
type
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Who funds Perth — level of government
National
319
announcements
State Province
216
announcements
Local
37
announcements
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Largest money directed to Perth
Announcements whose location or recipient is this place · headline USD estimate (often scheme-wide) · year in name
Defence & Security · 2011
$300M
Urban & Housing · 2024
$299M
Transport · 2025
$295M
Urban & Housing · 2023
$293M
Transport · 2015
$291M
Transport · 2015
$291M
Perth Freight Link Project · 2016
$260M
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Funding announcements naming Perth over time
amounts are announcement headlines — shown, never summed