The workshop, “Doing Business with Government”, will break down WA Government procurement processes and provide SMEs with tips on how to improve their success in responding to tenders, as well as improve the purchasing options for the WA Government.

With goods and services procured by the WA Government worth over $30 billion a year, this presents a significant and sustainable opportunity for local enterprises to take advantage of.

WA Premier Roger Cook said: “With more local businesses supplying to the WA market there will be positive outcomes for our economy and jobs staying in the state. This initiative will build on our record of achieving over 85 per cent Western Australian content in the state’s purchasing.”

The training, which has been initiated by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the Small Business Development Corporation, is open for registration.

The first workshop session was held on Thursday, 8 May. The second session will be held on Tuesday, 20 May from 10 am to 1 pm.

More information on the workshop is available at the Small Business Development Corporation website.

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The decision comes as WA Government decided that it is prepared to handle the Omicron variant to open its borders again, after resisting calls for it to reopen for the past two years.

The move has been hailed by the Business Council of Australia who say the decision marks a significant milestone in the country’s post-COVID recovery.

“This is a good decision which will be incredibly welcome news for so many families and friends who have spent months separated from loved ones,” Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. “We urge the McGowan Government to remain committed to its revised reopening date of 3 March so people, families and businesses of all sizes have the confidence to plan and get on with their lives and operations.

“Ending border closures across the country is a critical step in maintain the momentum of Australia’s recovery, ensuring we can attract people, ideas and investment back to our shores,” Westacott added. “With all states and territories now moving to reopen their borders, it is more important than ever that we have consistent and easy to navigate rules across the country.”

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