The Albanese and Cook Governments are today announcing the selection of the site for the new Defence Precinct at Henderson \u2013 supporting thousands of well\u2011paid, highly skilled jobs, and delivering continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Western Australia for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The site layout includes the preferred location for the Government\u2019s naval shipbuilding and sustainment activities, and for the sustainment of Australia\u2019s future conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines, representing an important milestone in the delivery of AUKUS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Defence Precinct at Henderson is where critical maritime capabilities for the Australian Defence Force will be built, including Navy\u2019s future general purpose frigates and Army’s Landing Craft. These capabilities will be vital to delivering a more integrated and capable Defence Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The selection of the site has been informed by technical analysis and thorough engagement between the Albanese and Cook Governments, local industry and workers, traditional owners, and local community groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All of this is underpinned by billions of dollars of investment in Defence capabilities and infrastructure in the West being made by the Albanese Government, including an initial $12 billion funding commitment to deliver the Defence Precinct, announced in September 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alongside the Albanese Government\u2019s record investments across shipbuilding and AUKUS, these commitments will support around 10,000 direct jobs over the next two decades in Western Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program to deliver the Defence Precinct will now progress into a concept design phase, which will see further engagement between the federal and state governments, local industry, technical design and planning partners, and other key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albanese and Cook Governments are committed to minimising potential impacts to local business operations, including non\u2011Defence industry, as they work together to deliver this important national endeavour, and its opportunities for Western Australia and the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A copy of the map is available here: http:\/\/images.defence.gov.au\/S20262634<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information visit: Henderson Defence Precinct | Business & Industry | Defence<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is great for Western Australia and great for local jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAUKUS is full steam ahead and we are proud to deliver this milestone today alongside our partner, the Cook Government.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe selection of the site for the Henderson Defence Precinct is a major step towards establishing a world-class sovereign shipbuilding and sustainment hub in Western Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis decision allows the next phase of planning and development of the precinct to progress at pace, so we can deliver the infrastructure needed to support continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment in the West, and develop the capability to own, operate and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAll of this is critical to strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence industrial base, supporting thousands of local jobs, and delivering the maritime capabilities needed to keep Australians safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis milestone demonstrates the Australian and Western Australian Governments\u2019 collective commitment to delivering what will be a major industrial hub in the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Henderson Defence Precinct will deliver and sustain some of the ADF\u2019s most lethal and advanced capabilities, while supporting thousands of skilled jobs and providing opportunities for businesses in the supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy vision is for Western Australia to become the largest naval maintenance and shipbuilding hub in the southern hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOver the next decade, defence is set to become Western Australia\u2019s second largest industry, helping us remain the strongest economy in the nation and the best place in the world to get a quality job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cToday\u2019s announcement is an important milestone that will enable both government and industry to get on with the job in securing this massive economic opportunity for Western Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Henderson Defence Precinct is another major vote of confidence in Western Australia\u2019s ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects, expanding our role as a global leader in the maritime and defence industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis investment will support thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs over the coming decades, providing lifelong careers for people in Perth\u2019s southern corridor.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis precinct will be the centre of Western Australia\u2019s growing defence industries sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith support for advanced manufacturing and major investment in skills and training, our Government is ensuring that WA businesses and workers are at the front of the line for the opportunities that AUKUS presents.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Albanese and Cook Governments are today announcing the selection of the site for the new Defence Precinct at Henderson \u2013 supporting thousands of well\u2011paid, highly skilled jobs, and delivering continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment in Western Australia for generations to come. 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Minister for Defence, Richard Marles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WA Transport and Major Infrastructure Minister Rita Saffioti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WA Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Industries Amber-Jade Sanderson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n