As GST spat gets bitter, is it time for a ‘Republic of Westralia’?

March 14, 2026 — 2:00am

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“Welcome to the Republic of Westralia.”

Before anti-secessionists bellow “treason”, you must admit, it sounds quite catchy. Considering our state’s rich musical history, the national anthem would be an absolute banger.

Let’s be honest, WA props up the national economy anyway, so would we truly miss our smug east coast cousins if we decided to sever ties with the rest of the country?

At times – particularly when it comes to dividing GST – the relationship with the other states has become more toxic than a cooped-up couple on Married at First Sight.

Because WA was late coming to the table when it came to federation, we’ve always been treated like outcasts from the wild west.

Some Sandgropers have been hatching a plan to leave ever since.

One of the most compelling reasons for allowing WA to become an independent nation is that the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles would have the opportunity to represent their “country” in what could be........

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