This Question on Notice seeks detailed information regarding the Cook Labor Government's STEM skills strategy, specifically focusing on its impact and implementation within agricultural education and agribusiness skills development in Western Australia.

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18 June 2026
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I refer to the Cook Labor Government's document STEM skills: Future state, future skills - Accelerating STEM skill for Western Australia and I ask:
(a) What specific measures within the strategy relate to agricultural education and agribusiness skills development;
(b) How much funding has been allocated specifically to agricultural STEM education initiatives since the strategy was released;
(c) Which regional schools, TAFEs, universities or industry organisations have received funding or support under the strategy for agriculture-related STEM programs;
(d) Has the Government undertaken any modelling on future workforce shortages in agriculture, agritech, biosecurity or agricultural engineering in Western Australia;
(e) If yes, will the Minister table that modelling;
(f) What consultation occurred with the agricultural industry in developing the strategy; and
(g) How many agriculture-specific STEM programs have commenced in regional WA since the release of the strategy?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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