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, Engineering and Automotive Training Council meetings, gaining useful contacts and took part in development of training modules.
Supported Curtin University Engineering School prize giving.
Safeguarding steel
From regional Queensland to South Australia and New South Wales, companies like NEACH, Structural Challenge, Bowhill Engineering and Cullen Steel are stepping forward to support the Safeguard action.
