https://www.australiaminerals.gov.au/initiativesOn this page you...

https://www.australiaminerals.gov.au/initiatives

On this page you will find information about Australian federal, state and territory government initiatives that actively encourage and support industry investment in Australia’s mineral resources sector.

Government initiatives
Attracting investment into Australia's resources sector remains a high priority for the Australian federal, state and territory governments. Australia is internationally recognised as a preferred investment destination for minerals resources exploration, development and supply, providing both commercial and operational advantages for investors.

New government initiatives support the long-term sustainability of the Australian resources sector by de-risking and encouraging mineral exploration and discovery, particularly in underexplored areas of Australia.New discoveries in frontier regions will increase knowledge of Australia’s geology and resources and provide employment opportunities.

https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-critical-minerals-list-and-strategic-materials-list - Niobium gets a "Yes" for all countries listed - US, EU, India, Japan, Korea, UK.

https://www.industry.gov.au/news/national-reconstruction-fund

The Government’s flagship National Reconstruction Fund will also be able to support critical minerals projects, particularly through $1 billion earmarked for ‘Value-add in resources’, and $3 billion earmarked for ‘Renewables and low emission technologies’ priority areas.

Your proposal - https://www.nrf.gov.au/contact-us/your-proposal

Well worth some of your time to review these pages.

I will be contacting WA1 to see if they are aware of this (I hope so) and are they considering applying.

GLTAH