❓ Mr. Love questions the rationale behind merging the standalone 'Hydrogen Industry' portfolio into the 'State and Industry Development' portfolio. The government responds that it reflects hydrogen's importance in WA's energy transition and aligns with existing departmental responsibilities.
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I refer to the decision at the last Cook Labor Government cabinet reshuffle to place the standalone portfolio of 'Hydrogen Industry' into the 'State and Industry Development' portfolio, and I ask: (a) What was the rationale for merging the Hydrogen Industry, a portfolio previously in its own right, into the 'State and Industry Development' portfolio?
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14 March 2024
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(a) The inclusion of hydrogen policy within the State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade portfolio is recognition of its importance in Western Australia’s energy transition.
Western Australia has the potential to become a renewable energy powerhouse, with local opportunities ranging from battery assembly and manufacturing to hydrogen production and critical minerals processing.
The development of these opportunities and Western Australia’s hydrogen industry, including delivery of the WA Renewable Hydrogen Strategy, is led by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, which reports to the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade portfolio.
Western Australia has the potential to become a renewable energy powerhouse, with local opportunities ranging from battery assembly and manufacturing to hydrogen production and critical minerals processing.
The development of these opportunities and Western Australia’s hydrogen industry, including delivery of the WA Renewable Hydrogen Strategy, is led by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, which reports to the Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade portfolio.
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