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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 Steelwork Compliance Australia (SCA) and Steel Sustainability Australia (SSA) enjoying continued strong growth.  ASI was highly visible on ministerial bodies providing advice to federal and state governments on local content, renewables, green steel and sustainability, and in the media promoting Australian steel as the product of choice.   The ramped-up activities reflect a difficult year for the local industry marked by a surge in imported fabricated steel entering Australia, the Whyalla Steelworks going into administration, and US Government’s tariffs impacting local producers. Nationally, the ASI monitored and responded to the surge in imports by working with an Industry Advisory Group on trade measures. Our briefing paper was...

The sustainability and growth of the steel industry will depend on a pipeline of skilled, motivated workers ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges. The ASI is investing in the development of future steel trades through a dynamic new schools-based initiative.

The 2025 ASI Steel Sustainability Awards provide an outstanding opportunity to showcase the achievements of the supply chain in delivering steel-related solutions that result in positive sustainable impact.

With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and robust local supply chains, the Australian Steel Institute has made significant strides in advocating for the steel industry's future.