Western Australia's new Sports Minister Mick Murray believes it would be a good idea for Perth to step in and bid for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but admits the state's dire finances may not allow it.

Durban was this week stripped of the right to stage the 2022 Games after missing deadlines and financial problems.

Melbourne, which hosted the Games in 2006, has expressed an interest in stepping in as a replacement, as have the English cities of Birmingham and Liverpool.

The Gold Coast has also said it would be prepared to come to the rescue and hold the Commonwealth Games twice in a row if asked.

Speaking to ABC Perth Radio, Mr Murray was asked for his view on whether Perth could stage the Games, given the city's new stadium was due to be completed later this year.

Mr Murray, who was sworn in as Minister for Sport on Friday, said it was too early for him to make any major commitments, adding the new McGowan Cabinet was due to meet for the first time on Monday.

But he suggested a Games bid would be discussed.

"I'm sure that'll be looked at in depth," he said.

"We need things to get things moving again in the state — that could be one of them."

However, Mr Murray suggested WA's record debt and deficit levels could be an impediment.

"I think one of the problems we have is finance," Mr Murray said.

"As we know, the books aren't too good. Until we have a look, an in-depth look at those books, it would be pretty hard to say.

"But personally, I think it would be a good idea to chase it."

The Gold Coast is due to hold the Commonwealth Games in 2018, meaning Australia would host them twice in a row if Perth or Melbourne was awarded them in 2022.