Research Priority Plan
Review of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) Research Priority Plan (RPP): public consultation update
MRIWA is reviewing its Research Priority Plan (RPP), which guides the allocation of MRIWA research funding to deliver benefits for Western Australia.
The review is being conducted in accordance with the Terms of Reference in Division 4 of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Act 2014 and is supported by ACIL Allen.
As part of the review, MRIWA and ACIL Allen released a Discussion Paper for public comment and provided a web form to collect input on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
Feedback from this initial consultation will inform the Draft Research Priority Plan. The draft will be released for further written public comment before final endorsement by the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Hon. David Michael MLA, later in 2026.
The initial public consultation period closed on 17 September 2025. All submissions received during this phase will be carefully considered.
MRIWA and the Minister thank stakeholders who made a submission and provided valuable feedback.
Page was last reviewed 1 May 2026