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Rob Baird

EXPLAINED: Calls for wa to spend more of its surplus - The Real Truth

WA Premier Mark McGowan says his state's economy must be the envy of Australia's treasurers. (AAP)

Analysts are lauding Western Australia's nation-leading economy which has delivered a $5.7 billion budget surplus.

But critics are asking why the state continues to have a "crumbling" health system and housing crisis.

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