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  • ASI Action, YIR 2025-2026

South Australia – YIR 2025-2026

  • 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.

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