Implementation

Action Themes

• 1. Investment Attraction

  
  The Western Australian Government will promote Western Australia as a prime destination for investment in the battery value chain.
  
  

  Many countries are competing to secure a role in global battery supply chains.  Building on the States comparative advantages, the Western Australian Government will promote Western Australia as a prime destination for investment.

  To achieve this, the State Government will:

  • Develop and implement an investment attraction strategy
  • Develop relationships with investors and manufacturers in global battery and electric vehicles supply chains
  • Facilitate access to pre-competitive geological information

• 2. Project Facilitation

  
  

  The Western Australian Government will continue to facilitate the establishment of new future battery projects in Western Australia.
  
  Mining, processing and manufacturing projects require access to adequate land, infrastructure, water and energy, supplies and workers.  The Western Australian Government will work with industry to ensure that Western Australia is investment-ready. 

  To achieve this, the State Government will:

  • Facilitate project in the future battery industry through the State’s approvals process.
  • Support future battery materials projects to establish in strategic industrial areas by:
  • Providing support with project scoping and inter-agency coordination
  • Offering advice and assistance to address State policies and processes
  • Ensure policies are in place to facilitated timely access to adequate energy and water supplies for future battery industry projects in the State
  • Assess and develop strategies to address current and future skills gaps
  • Help Western Australian projects to access State and federal Government financial assistance, where available

• 3. Research and Technology Sector Development

  
  The Western Australian Government will continue to support research into future battery materials and technologies.
  
  

  Battery technologies are evolving rapidly.  Battery and electric vehicle manufacturers are continually making improvements to the stability and performance of their batteries and looking at ways to address weaknesses in their supply chains.

  Western Australia has globally recognised research capacity in mining and mineral processing.  The State Government will continue to work with research organisations, industry and the Federal Government to build on this research capacity to influence battery technologies globally and ensure Western Australia’s minerals and expertise remain relevant.

  To achieve this, the State Government will:

  • Support the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre
  • Work with the Federal Government on adequate research and development tax incentives
  • Facilitate access to infrastructure and funding for technology SMEs

• 4. Adoption of Battery Technologies – new opportunities

  
  

  The Western Australian Government will explore opportunities associated with the uptake of batteries in Western Australia and globally.
  
  Rechargeable batteries, both in electric vehicles and in electricity grids, are a key part of transitioning to modern, cleaner and more energy-secure societies.

  The domestic uptake of battery technologies will create new opportunities for battery-related economic activities. The Western Australian Government will work with industry, the Federal Government, research organisations and local governments to better understand and seize opportunities associated with the increasing uptake of batteries in Australia and globally.

   To achieve this, the State Government will:

  • Explore domestic and export opportunities associated with the assembly, installation and management of energy storage systems.
  • Assess recycling needs, opportunities and regulatory requirements.
  • Explore manufacturing opportunities associated with the demand for niche battery products.