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Anthony Albanese will use his latest trip to Western Australia to announce $21 million in funding for critical minerals projects, just days after WA’s government helped sink the federal nature positive laws over concern about its impact on mining and industry.
The prime minister will be in Perth for a three-day visit, with the first day being led with a new pledge under the government’s signature Future Made In Australia policy. The cash, for five critical minerals projects, will create up to 400 new jobs, government sources claimed.
My Government is committed to supporting the growing critical minerals and rare earths industry.
