BUILD A LIFE IN WA CAMPAIGN
951. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the McGowan government's
national Build a Life in WA campaign, launched in 2021, targeting eastern
states construction and manufacturing workers to move west.
(1) As at 1 October 2022, how much
has the government expended on this campaign?
(2) How many
manufacturing and construction workers have relocated to WA?
(3) As at 1
October 2022, how many manufacturing and construction workers have relocated to
the eastern states from WA?
(4) What
assessment/review criteria and matrix has been applied to this national
campaign to determine the value and success or failure of this national
campaign?
(5) Will the government table the
assessment/review criteria to the house; and, if not, why not?
Hon
SAMANTHA ROWE replied:
I thank the member for some notice
of the question. On behalf of the Leader of the House, I provide the following
answer on behalf of the Premier.
(1) Expenditure
related to the Build a Life in WA campaign in the eastern states of Australia
amounted to $4 221 949.95, as at 1 October 2022.
(2)–(3) The
Australian Bureau of Statistics captures interstate migration data but not the
industry or occupation of the individuals. The most recent data was compiled
prior to the campaign launch. Western Australia's unemployment rate of 3.1 per cent is the lowest of
all the states and below the national average. Over the year to August
2022, employment in Western Australia has grown by five per cent, or
approximately 70 000 jobs. Around 167 000 jobs have been created since the
McGowan government came into office.
(4)–(5) The campaign will be
evaluated as per normal practice.