The Institute of Public Affairs unveiled Western Australia as the highest-ranked state economically in Australia in its State Economic Scorecard 2024.

Deputy Executive Director of the IPA Daniel Wild told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live, “The key message I have is, Western Australia is great and make sure you keep it that way, because we’ve seen what happens in other states like Victoria.”

“The key indicators that put WA on top in relation to having the lowest stake tax burden, the lost increases to electricity prices and the best outcome in terms of wages, growth, business investment and job creation.”

“It’s [scorecard] very much a warning to Western Australia not to catch the East Coast disease,” Mr Wild said.

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