❓ This Question on Notice from Mr Lachlan Hunter seeks detailed information on the Western Australian Government's support for agricultural innovation and agritech development within the education sector, particularly focusing on regional areas and future STEM workforce demands.
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I refer to agricultural innovation and agritech development in Western Australia, and I ask:
(a) What support has been provided to schools and tertiary institutions to develop agritech, precision agriculture and agricultural engineering pathways;
(b) Has the Government established any partnerships with industry to promote careers in agricultural technology;
(c) How many students have participated in agritech-focused programs funded by the Government since 2023;
(d) Are there any plans to expand agricultural STEM hubs or innovation centres in regional WA;
(e) What role does the Government see agriculture playing in meeting Western Australia’s future STEM workforce demands;
(f) What assessment has the Government made of barriers facing regional students accessing STEM and agricultural education opportunities;
(g) Has the Government undertaken any review into agricultural education outcomes in regional WA schools:
(i) if yes, what were the findings of that review;
(h) What funding has been committed to agricultural education infrastructure in regional schools since 2021; and
(i) How does the Government intend to ensure regional students are not left behind in the transition toward future STEM industries?
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(a) What support has been provided to schools and tertiary institutions to develop agritech, precision agriculture and agricultural engineering pathways;
(b) Has the Government established any partnerships with industry to promote careers in agricultural technology;
(c) How many students have participated in agritech-focused programs funded by the Government since 2023;
(d) Are there any plans to expand agricultural STEM hubs or innovation centres in regional WA;
(e) What role does the Government see agriculture playing in meeting Western Australia’s future STEM workforce demands;
(f) What assessment has the Government made of barriers facing regional students accessing STEM and agricultural education opportunities;
(g) Has the Government undertaken any review into agricultural education outcomes in regional WA schools:
(i) if yes, what were the findings of that review;
(h) What funding has been committed to agricultural education infrastructure in regional schools since 2021; and
(i) How does the Government intend to ensure regional students are not left behind in the transition toward future STEM industries?
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