The Key Roadblock to Realising a Locally Made Future for WA

The key roadblock to realising a locally made future for WA

Economic experts have endorsed the WA government's future-focused budget, but warn a tight labour market could be its biggest roadblock.

'Made in WA' Budget pumps millions into local manufacturing, space

The Western Australian government has unveiled a suite of Budget measures to grow the state's manufacturing base, including $50 million in grants and low-interest loans for locally-made batteries and $40 million for the New Industries and Innovation Fund. Budget papers show the government will spend a total of $209.4 million on manufacturing, including $61.9 million to transition to local electric bus manufacturing and $25 million for advanced m…