Labor pledges $50m towards Aboriginal Cultural Centre

As part of a $217 million tourism sector boost, WA Labor have committed to an initial $50 million seed funding investment in an Aboriginal Cultural Centre on Derbal Yerrigan (Swan river) if they are re-elected in March. The entire package breaks down as follows:

• $50 million for an Aboriginal Cultural Centre to be located near the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan)
• $20 million Aboriginal Tourism Fund to make Western Australia the premier destination for Aboriginal tourism
• $50 million to expand the McGowan Government’s Aboriginal Ranger Program
• $97 million to fund tourism infrastructure upgrades across Perth and the regions

Labor argues:
"The comprehensive plan for tourism provides funding certainty for events and destination marketing, new tourism offerings, expanded Aboriginal Rangers Program and tourism infrastructure upgrades, creating more than 460 local construction jobs. The $217 million investment as part of this plan will help grow domestic tourism and prepare WA for international tourism opportunities, when possible in a COVID safe environment."
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