(1) Has the Western Australian Government assessed the regional economic development potential of a biofuel industry using forestry and / or agricultural residues or other biomass feedstocks? (2) What

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12 March 2026
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Agriculture and Food

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(1) Has the Western Australian Government assessed the regional economic development potential of a biofuel industry using forestry and / or agricultural residues or other biomass feedstocks? (2) What opportunities have been identified for regional communities through the development of biofuel production facilities? (3) Are there any Regional Development Commission initiatives or funding streams currently available to support biofuel manufacturing or biomass utilisation projects?

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Answered
14 April 2026
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Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
3 days
1 – 3 As announced during the 2025 state election, the state government is currently developing a biofuels strategy.

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