Year in Review 2024-2025
Welcome to the Australian Steel Institute (ASI) 2024-2025 Year in Review.
The ASI is the peak body for the Australian steel industry. We represent the entire local steel supply chain from the individual through to all businesses regardless of size.
Our vision is to influence profitable growth for the complete Australian steel value chain. Our mission is to promote steel as the material of choice; promote the capability and capacity of the Australian steel supply chain; and provide leadership in advocacy, compliance, safety, sustainability and technical education to nearly 7,000 members and 700 companies nationwide.
Discover how we worked towards these goals this year.
A message from the chief executive
The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) enjoyed strong activity and membership growth in 2024-2025 in a challenging year for the local steel industry. ASI membership rose to a record 6,920 members (700 of those corporate members), with our certification schemes enjoying continued strong growth.
Overview
Membership support over the past 12 months enabled the ASI to achieve the following significant advances for the Australian steel industry.
Advocacy
2024-2025 saw a major surge in imported fabricated steelwork into Australia. ASI campaigned to minimise the damaging impact on local fabricators, and championed local content in state and federal government contracts.
Sustainability
ASI led the steel industry’s drive to achieve sustainable steel over the last 12 months. Several key sustainability initiatives were undertaken by the ASI in 2024-2025.
Compliance
ASI’s compliance schemes went from strength to strength in 2024-2025. The schemes include Steelwork Compliance Australia, ShedSafe® and Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA).
Membership
ASI now has 6,920 total members, with 700 corporate members and 23,714 contacts in the broader ASI community. This represents a significant increase on last year’s figures.
Marketing and communications
ASI’s activities in 2024-2025 in the area of marketing and communications were designed to improve connectivity, boost member insights, and enhance media engagement.
Technical and research
ASI worked on several key technical and research projects in 2024-2025, including revisions of AS 4100 and AS/NZS 3500 and development of AS 4055. Technical Note 18 was published, as was a revised version of the ASI Steel Industry Capability document.
Workplace safety
2024-2025 saw the ASI provide input to government and receive advice on a range of issues including: welding fumes, regulation of hexavalent chromium, building collapses and crane licencing.
Students and careers
ASI has a strong focus on promoting steel as a career path. In 2024-20225, this included developing online resources, attending careers expos, meeting with various state and federal department and other industry stakeholders.
Education
ASI welcomed 1,462 attendees at ASI events, webinars and seminars throughout the year. A total of 524 people downloaded eLearning courses. ASI bookshop, eLibrary, events and eLearning continue to provide tools for education, training and development to those seeking to better understand the steel industry.
Networking
The ASI annual convention brings ASI members together each year to share stories and explore latest development and innovations in the steel industry. Planning is underway for the ASI’s 2025 annual convention, to be held at the Manly Pacific Hotel in Sydney on September 15-17.
Industry recognition
The ASI takes pride in recognising the achievements of its members. Initiatives undertaken in 2024-2025 to recognise such achievement included the ASI Steel Excellence Awards, the ASI Steel Sustainability Awards, sponsored academic awards and more.
Corporate partnerships
ASI worked with several corporate partners in 2024-2025 to deliver strong offerings to members. Key partners include AustralianSuper and Choice Energy.
New South Wales and ACT
In New South Wales and the ACT, ASI focused on issues such as renewable energy, local content and government procurement processes.
Victoria and Tasmania
In Victoria and Tasmania, ASI continued to advocate for the steel industry, regularly meeting with various government departments and industry forums.
Queensland and Northern Territory
In Queensland and the Northern Territory, just some of our activities included meetings with state government departments and Manufacturing Skills Queensland, as well as work in areas like renewables and productivity.
South Australia
In South Australia, ASI brought local Australian steel producers together on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. We also focused on skills and training initiatives, as well as the fabrication industry.
Western Australia
ASI is actively involved in various initiatives to support the steel industry in Western Australia. Key areas of focus included steel jobs, renewables, traceability, compliance and procurement.
The year ahead
2024-2025 is shaping as an exciting and successful year for the ASI and its members, with existing initiatives reaffirmed and new projects and programs starting.
ASI event calendar for 2024-2025
The ASI provided members with more than 100 opportunities to engage and benefit from various meetings, webinars, events, eLearning and forums during 2024-2025 (highlighted). In addition, there were more than 80 industry discussions, meetings, forums and events that ASI participated in with key stakeholders and government departments.
