📜 Westport Bill 2026
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 5911 March 2026
This bill establishes the Westport Authority, a State agency, to plan, construct, and develop a new container terminal in and adjacent to the Port of Fremantle, along with associated infrastructure. It also makes consequential amendments to other written laws.
Impact
Businesses and households in Western Australia will be affected, as the new port aims to address growing trade demands and avoid potential economic costs associated with current port capacity limitations. The Fremantle Port Authority and other public authorities will need to consult with the Westport Authority.
Key Changes
["Establishes the Westport Authority as a standalone statutory body.", "Defines the Westport terminal area and Westport footprint.", "Grants the Authority powers for land acquisition, leasing, and commercial arrangements similar to port authorities."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA11 Mar 2026
- LA IntroducedLA11 Mar 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA11 Mar 2026
Affected Sectors
transportplanningpublic_sectorenvironmentconstruction
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