Mr. Zempilas questions the effectiveness of the WA Builder Support Program, seeking data on new builder registrations, program expenditure, training participation, and access to business management guidance.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2229Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio: Commerce

Question

I refer to the WA Builder Support Program announced in November 2025 to provide grants of $300,000 each to the Housing Industry Association of Western Australia and the Master Builders Association of Western Australia over the next two years and ask:(a) How many skilled and qualified tradespeople have successfully been registered as builders since the program was announced;(b) Out of the $300,000 grants allocated to both the Housing Industry Association and the Master Builders Association, how much has been spent on program delivery in the first five months;(c) How many industry participants have enrolled in or completed the specific training sessions regarding registration requirements and processes; and(d) How many existing registered builders have accessed the guidance provided on business management and financial compliance? I refer to the WA Builder Support Program announced in November 2025 to provide grants of $300,000 each to the Housing Industry Association of Western Australia and the Master Builders Association of Western Australia over the next two years and ask: (a) How many skilled and qualified tradespeople have successfully been registered as builders since the program was announced; (b) Out of the $300,000 grants allocated to both the Housing Industry Association and the Master Builders Association, how much has been spent on program delivery in the first five months; (c) How many industry participants have enrolled in or completed the specific training sessions regarding registration requirements and processes; and (d) How many existing registered builders have accessed the guidance provided on business management and financial compliance?

Answer

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