- Met with Western Australia’s Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, Manufacturing and Skills, and TAFE Amber-Jade Sanderson, and the Premier Roger Cook seeking strong procurement rules that ensure sub-contractors use local supply chains. Talking points included Made in WA policy, WA Jobs Act (2017), WA Industry Participation Strategy and WA Local Manufacturing Investment Fund.
- Ongoing consultation continues with the Western Australia State Government regarding traceability and the Federal Government’s guidelines document. The state is investigating the role of traceability in decarbonisation and the circular economy.
- Western Australia’s wind farm development is at a crossroads with onshore and offshore both facing protests and urgent demand from new industrial developments such as the Murchison Green Hydrogen Project. ASI has advised the government that steel supply is critical for the state’s ambitions and original equipment manufacturers should be encouraged to engage with the industry.
- Met with government to discuss local content in infrastructure projects.
- A site visit was organised by the ASI to the Boorloo Bridge (Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges Project) project for 10 engineers. The bridge is designed in REDCOR® weathering steel supplied by BlueScope, with design by WSP and fabrication by Civmec.
- Addressed issues with project specifications and promoted certification through the Steelwork Compliance Australia and Steel Sustainability Australia schemes.
- Supported decarbonisation through renewable energy projects for steelmaking.
Emergency government action sought as low-priced steel imports surge
The ASI has lodged a Safeguard application with the Federal Government requesting it apply temporary emergency provisions to protect the industry.
