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AUKUS Defence Industry Incentive WA

Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) · Checked 2026-10-16

This program provides financial assistance to Western Australian businesses in the defence sector to help them employ apprentices in one of four approved engineering or electrotechnology trades. The incentive is capped at 435 training contracts.

Form of value

Grant funding

Indicative value

Incentive payments of up to $20,000

Current availability

The incentive is capped at 435 commencements.

Before you act: Applications are available for the first 435 training contracts that pass probation.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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  • WA businesses in the defence sector
  • Have an active training contract registered with the DTWD's Apprenticeship Office which commenced on or after 1 July 2025
  • Employ an apprentice who lives and works in WA
  • Designated by Defence West as one of WA's approved defence employers and/or supply chain employers
  • Employ an apprentice in an approved trade (MEM31922, MEM30219, UEE30820, or MEM31219)

Next step

Review the full eligibility criteria and apply through the official DTWD program portal or contact the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

You may need: Training contract registered with the Department of Training and Workforce Development's (DTWD's) Apprenticeship Office.

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Source owner: Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) · Official page

Rule last checked 2026-10-16 · Verified editorial record

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