Peel Budget Boosts Infrastructure, Essential Services
The Cook Labor Government is delivering its vision for Peel, with the 2025-26 State Budget providing significant investments in health infrastructure, mental health services, community safety, housing and community services.
Billions will be delivered to the regions, supporting the Cook Government’s commitment to Western Australians, whether they live in our suburbs, regional centres, towns, or remote communities, they will have access to local job opportunities, major services and quality infrastructure.
The Budget will help keep costs down for Peel families with billions of dollars in rebates and concessions, and household fees and charges being kept affordable with below inflation increases for a sixth consecutive year.
More than $4 billion in Royalties for Regions funding will also go towards projects which enhance regional communities, ensuring they remain exceptional places to live, work and raise a family.
Western Australians in Peel will benefit from the Cook Government’s $121 million investment in regional health and mental health infrastructure and services, including:
The State Budget delivers cost-of-living support with rebates and concessions for people across regional WA, including:
The Cook Government is focused on diversifying regional economies, delivering more jobs and securing our water future. This includes investments of:
The Cook Government’s Budget will deliver a $1.4 billion investment to support housing and homelessness measures. Key regional housing initiatives include:
The 2025-26 State Budget is investing in the transport infrastructure that our regional communities need to stay connected, including $250 million over five years to expand the Regional Road Safety Program to local roads across the State and the following commitments for Peel:
The Cook Government has committed $219.7 million to boost regional education infrastructure and support early education initiatives and outside of school hours care. Key initiatives include:
About $277 million per annum will be invested to deliver Vocational Education and Training, career and employment advice, and TAFE support services across regional WesternAustralia, with further asset investment of $65 million towards regional TAFE projects. This includes:
The Cook Government will continue to build safe and strong regional communities with key initiatives, such as:
A commitment of $33.3 million to support family and domestic violence victim-survivors has been included in the budget, including:
The Cook Government’s budget will also support local industry and amenity, sport and recreation across regional WA to support local industry, community activities and recreation across regional WA. Initiatives for Peel include:
The Cook Government’s 2025-26 State Budget delivers another strong surplus for Western Australia, and with debt levels remaining affordable, puts WA in the best position to invest in what matters for all Western Australians.
For more information, visit https://www.ourstatebudget.wa.gov.au
As stated by Peel Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
“By investing in the Peel region, the Cook Government is building a stronger and more connected Western Australia now and into the future.
“We are delivering real outcomes for regional communities like Peel, improving access to quality healthcare, helping relieve cost-of-living pressures, upgrading infrastructure and keeping community support close to home.
“This Budget is about building safer, secure and more liveable communities.”
As stated by Mandurah MLA Rhys Williams:
“This budget delivers real outcomes for Mandurah and the Peel region – with record investment in community infrastructure, support for local groups, and targeted relief for families doing it tough.
“It reflects the Cook Government’s strong financial stewardship and commitment to local communities.”
As stated by Dawesville MLA Lisa Munday:
“I’m proud to see the Cook Government delivering real results through investments that truly improve people’s lives – from better healthcare and cleaner water to more sporting opportunities.
“This is a Budget that delivers for you: practical, people-focused, and ready for the future.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Budget-delivering-infrastructure,-essential-services-for-the-Peel-20250619