Tag: Western Australian Government
WA campaign boosts manufacturing-focused TAFE applications for 2026
The Western Australian Government says its fee-free and low-fee TAFE initiative, You Can Make It Here, has driven a significant rise in interest in vocational education, particularly in areas linked to advanced manufacturing and other in-demand industries.
WA manufacturers set to benefit from new AUKUS supply chain readiness fund
The Western Australian Government has launched a new $2 million AUKUS SME Readiness Fund to help local manufacturers and defence businesses enter AUKUS supply chains, as part of efforts to create jobs and strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector.
Expressions of interest open for WA’s new housing-focused manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Western Australia, aimed at accelerating the delivery of housing and major infrastructure projects across the State.
WA secures new site for agriculture research and development
The Western Australian Government has announced plans to establish a new Primary Industries Research Centre at Jandakot, with the aim of supporting Western Australia’s agriculture and food sector.
WA Government trial confirms potential of two-way EV charging
Horizon Power has completed a 12-month trial in Exmouth that tested two-way electric vehicle charging technology, with the Western Australian Government confirming the project as a step forward in managing future energy needs.
AMGC supports WA manufacturer in expanding into wind energy sector
Turbine Solutions has secured $453,230 in funding through the Western Australian Government’s Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, administered by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC).Â
WA to include wine and spirit bottles in Containers for Change from 2026
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.
Perth to host first Indo-Pacific robotics and AI conference
Perth is set to become the focal point for discussions on robotics, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies when it hosts the inaugural Indo-Pacific Robotics, Autonomy, AI and Cyber Conference (IPRAAC) from 7 to 9 October 2025.
WA moves to modernise project approvals, backing local manufacturing and industry
The Western Australian Government has announced it will introduce the State Development Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at streamlining project approvals and supporting the growth of strategic manufacturing and industrial projects across the State.
WA manufacturer tapped for first Wind Energy Co-Investment project
Australian Winders, a Western Australian manufacturer, has secured nearly $1 million in funding through the first round of the Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program, a joint initiative of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) and the Western Australian Government.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
