Growing the Defence Industry in Western Australia

Economics and Industry Standing Committee (2021 - 2025)· 28 November 2024general_report

This WA parliamentary committee report discusses growing the defence industry in WA, driven by the AUKUS security partnership and increasing geostrategic importance. It highlights WA's strategic location, resource wealth, and existing industrial base as key advantages. The report identifies opportunities for economic diversification and job creation, but also workforce, infrastructure, and coordination challenges.

Impact

The report's findings affect WA's economy, workforce, and infrastructure development. It highlights opportunities for diversification and job creation, particularly in regional areas. Challenges related to skills gaps, coordination, and SME support need to be addressed to maximize benefits.

public_sectorresourcesfinanceconstructioneducationminingdefence industryWestern AustraliaAUKUSeconomic diversificationworkforce developmentHMAS StirlingIndo-Pacificcritical mineralsgeostrategicSMEsinfrastructurenaval shipbuilding

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