❓ Mr. Zempilas questions the selection process, timeline, and impact of a report by Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd on WA's manufacturers. The Minister provides details on the procurement, report findings, and its influence on government policy and collaboration with the federal government.
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The Report on Consultants Engaged by Government for the six months to 30 June 2025 confirms a payment of $136,157 under State and Industry Development to Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd for research and analytics of WA’s Manufacturers. Can the Minister please advise: (a) The process used to select Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd; (b) The time frame given for the completion of the work; (c) Whether a draft or final report has been provided to Government: (i) If so, when and can it be tabled; and (ii) If not, why not; (d) Has the report or its contents been shared with entities external to the State Government: (i) If so, who, when and for what purpose; (e) What are the findings of the report; and (f) Have the report’s findings led to a change in Government policy or priorities: (i) If so, in what way; and (ii) If not, why not?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Manufacturing
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1 days
(a) The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Ltd was selected through a limited sourcing procurement method.
(b) Six months.
(c)-(e)
The final report with recommendations and findings was received in September 2025. See tabled paper no. [ ].
The findings have informed Government policy and priorities, including the addition of manufacturing specific opportunities in the 2025-2026 Local Capability Fund Digital Round.
Statistical content summaries were shared with the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources in December 2025 to identify manufacturing industry development opportunities and alignment with Australian Government programs.
(b) Six months.
(c)-(e)
The final report with recommendations and findings was received in September 2025. See tabled paper no. [ ].
The findings have informed Government policy and priorities, including the addition of manufacturing specific opportunities in the 2025-2026 Local Capability Fund Digital Round.
Statistical content summaries were shared with the Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources in December 2025 to identify manufacturing industry development opportunities and alignment with Australian Government programs.
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