The West Australian government will be $400 million better off this financial year, with a surging budget surplus off the back of a thriving economy. In the mid-year budget review, the Cook government projected the state's finances to end $3.7 billion in the black for 2023/24, up from $3.3 billion forecast in May. Treasurer Rita Saffioti said on Tuesday that economic growth was 3.5 per cent in 2022/23 - the strongest in nine years. "The Cook Labor government continues to deliver strong and sustainable financial results, with an outlook for unbroken operating surpluses and record investment in infrastructure for the state's future,…
