Initiatives under the State Governments Local Industry Participation

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Initiatives under the State Government’s Local Industry Participation Framework Paul Mercer Manager, Global Supply

Initiatives under the State Government’s Local Industry Participation Framework Paul Mercer Manager, Global Supply Chain Access Marine, Defence, Oil and Gas, Australian Marine Complex Branch Department of Commerce

1. PROJECT PROPONENT INITIATIVES • REGULAR AND FORMAL DIALOGUE WITH PROJECT PROPONENTS - OBJECTIVES:

1. PROJECT PROPONENT INITIATIVES • REGULAR AND FORMAL DIALOGUE WITH PROJECT PROPONENTS - OBJECTIVES: – Reinforce State Government’s expectation that local industry be given “full, fair and reasonable” opportunity; – Understanding and appreciation of procurement methodology and business operations; – Shared vision of future supply opportunities; – Understand relative strengths and weaknesses of local suppliers; and – Capturing local benefits.

2. INITIATIVES - SUPPLIERS • Industry Facilitation and Support Program. • Common User Facility

2. INITIATIVES - SUPPLIERS • Industry Facilitation and Support Program. • Common User Facility in the Pilbara. • Australian Steel Institute – Funding of $82, 000 to examine initiatives in response to difficult market circumstances. • Engineers Australia and APESMA Funding of $100, 000 to identify engineering and design opportunities. • Renegotiated ICNWA Contract. • Regional information sessions.

3. INITIATIVES WITH THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT • • • Review of Australian Industry Participation

3. INITIATIVES WITH THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT • • • Review of Australian Industry Participation Plan (AIPP) Requirements. State Industry Participation Plans. Second Modular Fabrication Study. Commonwealth Funding Programs. Liaison with Resource Sector Advocates and Global Supply Chain initiatives.

4. GLOBALISATION - COMMENTS • Natural Protection has gone. • More complex local content

4. GLOBALISATION - COMMENTS • Natural Protection has gone. • More complex local content market in Western Australia. • Multi dimensional approach to servicing projects. • Emphasis on OSH, quality, understanding of project procurement practice and relationship building. • Project proponents and first tier suppliers must cooperate and buy in.

Questions? Thank You

Questions? Thank You