Tasmanian pub brand Fox Friday's proposal to open its first Western Australian venue at the former Blasta Brewing site has been estimated to cost $4 million.
Christian Porter says he's taking the long view in his new portfolio, sharpening the focus of industry policy and hoping to improve research commercialisation.
Six WA businesses including IPI Packers, Blasta Brewing, Bonissimo Coffee Roasters and Veem have been offered $4.5 million in federal government grants to support manufacturing projects.
Western Australian craft beer and spirits producers have welcomed the federal government's decision to increase tax relief for the industry, but some say more change is needed.
