State Parliament passes Royalties for Regions Bill
Source: Western Australia. Dept of Regional Development
"The State Government’s Royalties for Regions Bill has been passed in State Parliament. Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls welcomed the passage of the legislation which provided a legislative base for the Royalties for Regions program’s continuing operation.
“This is an historic result for regional Western Australians and ensures there is a continuing focus on regional development into the future,” Mr Grylls said. The Bill provides for the equivalent of 25 per cent of the State’s annual mining and onshore petroleum royalties to be returned to the regions for additional investment in projects, infrastructure and community services in the regions."