📜 Westport Bill 2026

Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 5911 March 2026

This bill establishes the Westport Authority, a new state agency responsible for planning, constructing, and developing a container terminal in the Port of Fremantle and associated infrastructure. It aims to address future trade capacity issues and will make consequential amendments to other laws.

Impact

This bill significantly impacts the transport and logistics sector in Western Australia by creating a new major port facility. It affects the Fremantle Port Authority by defining its relationship with the new Westport Authority and impacts public authorities operating within the designated Westport footprint. It also has a substantial financial impact due to the scale of the infrastructure project.

Key Changes

["Establishes the Westport Authority as a standalone statutory body for port development.", "Defines a 'Westport terminal area' and 'Westport footprint' where the Authority will operate.", "Grants the Westport Authority powers similar to other port authorities, including land acquisition and commercial arrangements.", "Requires consultation between the Westport Authority, Fremantle Port Authority, and other public authorities on activities within the Westport areas.", "Exempts certain development by the Authority from standard planning approval requirements."]