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Western Australia delivers $3.5 billion surplus targeting jobs, housing and health

Western Australia's third budget under Treasurer Rita Saffioti promises $3.5 billion operating surplus in 2025-26 through spending on jobs, housing and health. Drivers receive $100 fuel payments and 32-cent-per-litre savings; first-home buyers get increased stamp duty concessions to $800,000. Record $4.7 billion housing investment and unprecedented $9.1 billion health spending aim to tackle cost-of-living pressures.

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