Dr. Pettitt questions the Minister for Training about a cancelled meeting with the UK Nuclear Skills Taskforce and WA's potential role in the UK's nuclear industry, particularly in relation to AUKUS workforce development.

AnsweredQoN 1107Legislative Council
Asked
20 September 2023
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NUCLEAR INDUSTRY — WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
1107. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Training:
I
refer to a recent trip to the United Kingdom, where the minister held meetings
with the newly established Nuclear Skills Taskforce in London.
(1) Does the
minister foresee a role for Western Australia in the United Kingdom's
growing nuclear industry; and, if so, what is that role?
(2) If no to (1), what was the
purpose of the minister's meeting with the Nuclear Skills Taskforce?
(3) Will the minister
please table details, including minutes, attendee lists and any associated
documents, of the meeting with the Nuclear Skills Taskforce?
(4) If no to (3), why not?

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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer has been provided by the
Minister for Training.
(1)–(4) A
meeting was arranged for the Minister for Training to gain an understanding of
the purpose and operating framework of the Nuclear Skills Taskforce and discuss
collaborative workforce development opportunities to upskill the Western Australian
workforce in relation to AUKUS. However, the meeting did not eventuate.

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