Exploring WA’s Manufacturing Future: Keynote by Nicole Roocke

Nicole Roocke, CEO of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA), takes the stage at the Levelling Up WA’s Manufacturing Future event. Her keynote will explore the significant impact of strategic industrial land development and its synergy with manufacturing as key drivers of economic growth and sustainability in Western Australia.

For industry leaders and stakeholders, this event is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of WA’s manufacturing landscape and the critical role industrial land plays in supporting it. A robust industrial sector is essential for shaping an economy that can meet the challenges of a rapidly changing property sector. The Property Council projects that by the end of 2026, WA will need an additional 1.3 million square metres of industrial space—before even considering the government’s broader plans encompassing defence, energy, space, and advanced manufacturing.

The WA Government’s recent commitment of a $500 million Strategic Industries Fund marks a step in the right direction, aiming to maximise the state’s existing resources and skilled workforce. However, with increasing demand for industrial land throughout Perth and beyond, a key question arises: How can WA fully harness these new industries to usher in an era of sustainable economic development?

Nicole’s address will seek to answer this and more, providing a roadmap for leveraging strategic initiatives to strengthen WA’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. Learn more on the Levelling up WA’s manufacturing future website.