Bigger & Better Beyond the Boom - Perth's Pathway to Prosperity

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In the face of new and growing challenges for the nation, the resulting Bigger & Better Beyond the Boom: Perth’s Pathway to Prosperity report identifies 11 opportunities and seven recommendations to realise a bright future for the region.

Recommendations
  • Develop the inaugural investment, engagement and attraction strategy and associated brand to promote Perth as a place to invest, work and learn.
  • Create the inaugural long-term economic growth and competitiveness strategy.
  • Develop the inaugural long-term infrastructure strategy.
  • Focus on sectors where Perth has a competitive advantage, opportunity or increasing demand in order to grow the economy.
  • Protect and nurture Perth’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Implement ‘smart city’ initiatives for infrastructure efficiency and improved liveability and urban competitiveness.
  • Increase Perth’s human capital and foster lifelong learning.
Acknowledgement of Country

The Committee For Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.