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The Western Australian Government has identified five preferred proponents for its Western Defence Forge development, a proposed defence manufacturing hub aimed at expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities, attracting investment and creating local jobs.

The Australian Government has announced the first step toward investigating a potential new large-scale oil refinery in Western Australia, saying the proposal could strengthen Australia's fuel security while providing a boost to local manufacturing if it proceeds.

Construction has officially begun on Western Australia’s first locally built electric ferry fleet, marking a manufacturing milestone for the $107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project. 

The Western Australian government says it will provide $49 million through its Housing Innovation Fund to support 15 local housing manufacturing projects aimed at increasing housing supply and expanding the use of prefabrication and other modern construction methods across the state.

The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) from local, national and international companies to help shape a proposed advanced defence manufacturing hub in Western Australia, with the initiative positioned as a major step in strengthening the state’s manufacturing capability and sovereign industrial base.

The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.

The Western Australian Government announced that a new $153.3 million initiative aimed at lowering energy costs for local businesses will strengthen the State’s manufacturing sector and support investments in cleaner, more efficient technology.

Western Australia is putting manufacturing at the forefront of its clean-energy strategy, with the state government announcing that more than 4,500 household batteries have now been installed through its Residential Battery Scheme.

The Western Australian Government has announced that Western Australia’s Containers for Change program will expand to include wine and spirit bottles from 1 July 2026.

The Western Australian Government is strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and supporting the State’s energy transition with a $20 million investment announced in the 2025-26 State Budget.