Government of Western Australia

Public bodyAustraliawa.gov.au

Its role Funder

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The Government of Western Australia is the executive branch of the state government responsible for administering public policy and services in Western Australia, Australia. It oversees departments that handle economic development, resources management, environmental protection, and infrastructure projects. The government plays a significant role in supporting industrial initiatives through funding and policy frameworks aimed at fostering innovation in key sectors such as mining and energy.

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Operating primarily within the state of Western Australia, with its administrative center in Perth, the Government of Western Australia is structured as a parliamentary democracy. It is led by the Premier and consists of various ministers and agencies that execute state laws and programs. The organization is funded through state taxation, royalties from resources, and federal grants, allowing it to invest in public and private sector projects.

In the resources and manufacturing industries, the government supports research and development efforts to transition towards lower-emission technologies. This includes providing grants for pilot projects that test new processes in iron production and other heavy industries. Its position in the industry is that of a key enabler, facilitating partnerships between government, industry, and research institutions to enhance sustainability and economic competitiveness in Western Australia.

The government does not engage in commercial production but influences the industry through regulatory oversight and financial support mechanisms. It maintains a focus on balancing economic growth with environmental responsibilities, particularly in the context of global demands for greener industrial practices.

Also known as Western Australian Government and WA Government.

The project Government of Western Australia is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Government of Western Australia, of which one is active.

NeoSmelt DRI-ESF Pilot Plant, Kwinana
  1. Announced / Concept
  2. FEED / Pre-FID
  3. FID / Sanctioned
  4. Under Construction
  5. Commissioning & Start-up
Phase
FEED / Pre-FID
Where
Australia
Makes
Iron
Partners
AMB Holdings , ARENA , BHP , BlueScope , Mitsui Iron Ore Development , Rio Tinto

Government of Western Australia in chemical industry news

2 November 2026
BHP advances multiple pathways toward near‑zero steelmaking

Industry investment and policy support sustain demonstrations across blast‑furnace retrofits, DRI–ESF, and electrochemical routes while economics and infrastructure shape deployment timing.

Where its projects are

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