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Successfully advocated for an amendment to the WA Industry Participation Scheme to encourage local content in government projects. The amendment signals to government departments that locally fabricated steel – not imported steel – is the preferred option for their projects, and they must monitor their contractors closely to ensure compliance. Participated in a WA Government local content panel discussion focusing on ASI WA fabricator and manufacturing members. Joined the WA Government’s Made in WA Manufacturing Advisory Group. Contributed to Office of Major Infrastructure Delivery meetings. Lobbied state and Federal Government and Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU) for support for Safeguard. Organised online and in person forums on Safeguard and other ASI initiatives. Engaged with Westport project (300,000t). Visited Department of Energy and Economic Diversity on regular basis and contributed to policy development. Maintained regular attendance of Electrical,...

Active engagement with the SA Office of the Industry Advocate on the development of a draft tailored industry participation plan for steel. Engaged with ElectraNet (SA) regarding the potential for local steel supply for ElectraNet’s Northern Transmission Project. Monitored the progress of South Australia’s northern water supply project and provided support for potential local steel content. Successfully set up an exhibitor stall as part of the SA Department for Education’s Student Pathways and Careers Hub, funded by the department and supported by ASI SA members, at the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo. Engaged with the student attendees and job seekers to promote careers in Australian steel and student pathways. Continued to support the University of Adelaide – Australian Steel Institute Scholarship via the Australian Steel Institute Scholarship Fund which has been endowed in perpetuity by the university.

Met with the Queensland Government and the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) to promote the local steel supply chain’s capability for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Established pages on the ASI website and wrote news stories promoting the capability of the local supply chain to construct infrastructure for the Games. Convened a fabricator roundtable to discuss Olympics tender opportunities. Provided submissions to the Queensland Productivity inquiry on opportunities to improve productivity of the construction industry. Sought minimum local steel content targets in government-funded construction, including the Olympics and public housing projects. Held an Industry Capability Network (Qld) workshop to advise ASI Qld steel fabricator members on ways to raise their profile on Gateway.  Represented ASI at a visit by National leader Matt Canavan to Noosaville fabricator NEACH, where he endorsed local steel manufacturing and sovereign capability. Attended...

Influenced focus and support for local content on Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project. The authority is committed to using at least 90% locally fabricated and milled steel. Continued to monitor the local steel content status of VIC Government Local Jobs First strategic projects including the North-East Link, Suburban Rail Loop, Level Crossing Removal, Sunshine Station Superhub, Hospitals, Schools and VRET2 / Renewables projects. Attended an ICN Industry Briefing on the NEL – Eastern Freeway Upgrades – Tram to Springvale Alliance project. A local steel content requirement of 90.5% has been set for the Project as part of the Local Jobs First requirements. Provided an update to ASI members. Engaged with the Port of Hastings Corporation regarding the potential for local steel supply for the Victoria Renewable Energy Terminal Project. Lodged a submission to the Victorian Government recommending that ferrous scrap from decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure...