WA set for $4.5 million over the next three years in GST top-up deal
March 2, 2019
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt finalised a deal this week which will see Western Australia receive $4.5 million in GST top-up payments over the next three years.
Next financial year, WA will receive $1.3 billion from the national pool which is $500 million more than previously budgeted.
To read the full article published by The West Australian on 1 March 2019, click below.
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