WA credit rating improvement plan doubted

The vast majority of West Australians don't believe the state government has a realistic plan to regain a AAA credit rating, according to a survey by the peak business lobby group.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA surveyed 402 people during the March quarter and found about 80 per cent did not think the state government had set out a credible path to restore its top-tier rating.

The chamber also said consumer confidence weakened during the period, with just five per cent of respondents optimistic about the short-term outlook compared to nine per cent in the previous quarter.