The Problem and Opportunity Statement process provides industry the opportunity to work with Government to provide innovative solutions to focused problems.
Information about current and ongoing Problem and Opportunity Statements is available below. There have been eight (8) released to date:
Advertised opportunities
There are currently no proposals.
Active proposals
MLPPOS32 Carbon for conservation (Stage 3)
The State invited carbon farming service providers to identify innovative, high-level and targeted concept proposals that optimise the carbon storage potential, while enhancing the associated benefits for biodiversity conservation and Aboriginal people.
- Industry: Environment and Conservation
- Lead agency: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Stage 3
- Proposal: Carbon for Conservation MLPPOS32
- Proponent: Woodside Energy Limited
- Status: Invited to Stage 3 of the MLP process, with the ability to negotiate on an exclusive basis.
- Description: In response to Problem and Opportunity Statement MLPPOS32, Carbon farming service providers were invited to identify innovative, high-level and targeted concept proposals that optimise the carbon storage potential, while enhancing the associated benefits for biodiversity conservation and Aboriginal people. The proponent is seeking to carry out the reforestation of areas within the Gnangara-Moore River State Forest 65 (Swan Region) and Karda Block (Midwest Region). The revegetation program would be delivered over multiple years, bringing biodiversity and carbon sequestration benefits to the areas.
- Current status: Proposal is aligned with the criteria of the MLP Policy and has met additional criteria sought from the Lead Agency. The Proponent has been invited to final negotiations and to submit a final binding offer to deliver a carbon farming project at “Karda Block” and Gnangara-Moore River State Forest 65.
- Next advice: Update will be provided at the conclusion of Stage 3.
11 Additional proponents were invited to Stage 2, each allocated a unique location and were offered the opportunity to investigate carbon farming potential, and where feasible develop a Stage 2 business case.
The following proponents submitted a Stage 2 proposal but did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Coaction Group
- Proposal Description: Karijini National Park
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Greencollar
- Proposal Description: Wanjarri Nature Reserve
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
The following proponents were invited to Stage 2, but either withdrew or did not complete the process.
- Proponent: CO2 Australia Limited
- Proposal Description: Wheatbelt Region
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd
- Proposal Description: Shark Bay to Geraldton
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Mitsui E&P Australia Pty Ltd
- Proposal Description: Jilbadji Nature Reserve
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Outback Carbon
- Proposal Description: Karroun Hill Nature Reserve
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: RegenCo Pty Ltd
- Proposal Description: Goldfields Region
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: RegenCo Pty Ltd
- Proposal Description: Kennedy Range National Park
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: South Pole Australia Pty Ltd
- Proposal Description: Ord River Regeneration Reserve
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Woodside Energy Limited and Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation
- Proposal Description: Esperance Tjaltjraak Lands
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent: Woodside Energy Limited and ABC Foundation
- Proposal Description: Toolonga Nature Reserve
- Status: Closed, did not progress to Stage 3.
Completed proposals
Visit the Completed Proposals - Problem and Opportunity Statements webpage for more details
Declined or referred proposals
MLPPOS2301 – Karnup Station Precinct (Stage 1)
- Description: The WA State Government is considering responses from parties interested in constructing a new passenger train station and transit-oriented precinct in Karnup.
- The opportunity was advertised on Tenders WA closing 4pm Monday 17 July 2023.
- Next update: Two proposals were received and evaluated by representatives from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and the Public Transport Authority. The proposals were declined, and the POS process was terminated.
MLPPOS30 Opportunities in nature-based tourism in WA’s national, marine and conservation parks
The State Government sought suitable nature-based tourism proposals that could deliver new tourism experiences, attractions and/or accommodation in Western Australia’s national, marine and conservation parks.
Industry: Environment; Tourism
Lead Agency: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ (DBCA)
Current status
5 proposals were invited to Stage 2 of the process:
- Proponent: Aerial Adventure Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: Aerial Adventure Pty Ltd – Aerial Adventure High Ropes Course in Gnangara Park.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to DBCA to be considered by the agency.
- Proponent: Beijaflore Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: Tree Museum at Tree Top Walk.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to DBCA to be considered by the agency.
- Proponent: Beijaflore Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: Tree Village and Tree Nature Trek in Lane Poole Reserve.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to DBCA to be considered by the agency.
- Proponent: Chitty Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: EcoGlamp accommodation in various parks.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to DBCA to be considered by the agency.
- Proponent: Pinky’s Beach Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: The Great Southern Eco Experience in Porongurup National Park.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to DBCA to be considered by the agency.
MLPPOS3 Prison industries and prisoner employment program
The Department of Justice sought proposals from the private sector on how to better utilise our prison industries to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability. Prospective partnerships were required to innovate and create employment opportunities, both within the community and for prisoners.
- Industry: Justice
- Lead Agency: Department of Justice
Current status
1 proposal was invited to Stage 2 of the process:
- Proponent(s): workRestart Social Enterprises Ltd
- Proposal description: Development of an Innovation Roadmap for secondary and primary industries in nine nominated WA facilities.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3.
MLPPOS27 Supply Chain Certainty for healthcare Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in WA
An opportunity for the State Government to partner with or support reputable or proven healthcare manufacturers to establish a long-term, local manufacturing presence in Western Australia to produce healthcare PPE.
- Industry: Health
- Lead Agency: Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Current status
1 proposal was invited to Stage 2 of the process:
- Proponent(s): Adarsh Investments Pty Ltd
- Proposal description: A proposal to establish capacity to manufacture surgical masks and be able to meet State supply requirements.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3. Proponent redirected to JTSI to be considered by the agency.
MLPPOS8 - Rebuilding the Western Australian softwood plantation estate
Problem and Opportunity Statement process closed and referred to Forrest Products Commission to develop a State-led Forest expansion.
- Industry: Forestry
- Lead Agency: Forest Products Commission
Current status
3 proposals were invited to Stage 2 of the process:
- Proponent(s): Global Forest Partners LP (GFP)
- Proposal description: Proposal seeks to acquire land, establish new pine plantations, and register eligible plantings to receive carbon credits and sell carbon credits to the State as they accrue.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent(s): New Forest Asset Management Pty Ltd (NFAM)
- Proposal description: Proposal seeks to find and acquire suitable land and establish new pine plantations with the government underwriting a minimum carbon credit price.
- Status: Complete. Did not progress to Stage 3.
- Proponent(s): WA Plantation Resources Pty Ltd (WAPRES)
- Proposal description: Expansion of the Softwood Plantation Estate. Investment company structure to be established with joint State Government and industry funding and shared returns. Primary objectives are wood value and Australian Carbon Credit Units.
- Status: Withdrawn.
