Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Answers to Questions Whyalla Steelworks Whyalla Steelworks The Hon. F. PANGALLO Legislative Council Whyalla Steelworks In reply to the Hon. F. PANGALLO ().2 May 2023). The Hon. K.J. MAHER Legislative Council Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Attorney-General Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector Whyalla Steelworks The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Treasurer has advised: The government remains committed to providing $50 million of grant funding to the Whyalla Steelworks for approved projects which contribute to its operational efficiency. The grant funding is subject to a formal assessment and approval process and only projects that meet agreed outcomes for the Whyalla Steelworks and the town of Whyalla will be approved. Grant funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis and subject to a formal assessment process. In relation to a recent visit by the Premier to Whyalla, GFG Alliance publicly announced the phase-out of coal-based steelmaking on 4 April 2023, with the purchase of an electric arc furnace. The announcement is in line with this government's commitment to lowering CO² emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. It is important to the people of Whyalla to show that this government is committed to supporting the city.