Economic Policy
Economic policy forms the backbone of policy focus for the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre.
BCEC Policy Briefing: Western Australia State Budget 2022-23
This new BCEC Policy Brief assesses the Western Australia State Budget 2022-23 delivered by WA Premier and Treasurer Mark McGowan on 12 May. Premier McGowan took advantage of the state’s strong economic performance to hand down a measured budget that... Read article

BCEC Policy Brief 2021: Extending the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset Beyond 2020-21
The Federal Budget 2020-21 introduced a set of amendments to the Personal Income Tax Plan announced in the previous 2019-20 budget, with the intention to stimulate the economy and reduce the burden of taxation felt by individuals. Specifically, the additional... Read article
