Publications
Inquiry into the offshore wind consultation process – Hunter Jobs Alliance’s submission
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into offshore wind consultation
The Hunter Jobs Alliance submission into the offshore wind consultation outlines the positive aspects of the community consultation process towards the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone.
However, there is clear room for improvement in the process. We have made a number of recommendations for improvement including an increase in accessibility of information, greater community involvement and a number of impovements to the project to address community concerns.
Published August 2024.
Hunter Jobs Alliance Submission on the proposed Future Jobs and Investment Authority
Submission to the NSW Government on their proposed Future Jobs and Authority model.
The Hunter Jobs Alliance calls on the NSW Government to radically improve their proposed Future Jobs and Investment Authority. The current model is overly bureaucratic, functions in an advisory capacity only, is underfunded and is not fit to address the breadth of challenges posed by the current energy transformation in the Hunter.
The Hunter Jobs Alliances submission is supported by its affiliate organisations as well as a number of local community groups, environment organisations, businesses and industry groups.
Published July 2024.
Hunter Jobs Alliance Submission on the Licence Conditions for Offshore Wind Energy
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Hunter Jobs Alliance staunchly believes in the necessity of consultation for energy projects in the Hunter. To achieve the greatest outcomes from offshore wind projects, consultation with community and worker representatives is vital.
Our submission calls for consultation with all stakeholders, including industry bodies and unions, to be a greater condition of feasibility licences for the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone. Additionally, we call for the Australian government to coordinate collaboration between proponents and local businesses to maximise supply chains and manufacturing opportunities.
Published June 2024.
Hunter Jobs Alliance Submission on the Offshore Electricity and Infrastructure Act 2021 Amendments
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Hunter Jobs Alliance believes that to ensure the greatest benefits from an offshore wind industry in the Hunter, the government mechanisms need to be right from the start.
Our submission calls for the regulations to include greater consultation with all impacted stakeholders and for worker representation to be explicitly defined. Secondly, financial security of the projects must be designed with proponents to ensure investment is secure and achievable.
Published May 2024.
Hunter Jobs Alliance and Hunter Renewal’s Submission on the Net Zero Authority Bill
Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Committees on the Net Zero Authority Bill 2024
The Hunter Jobs Alliance and Hunter Renewal welcome the introduction and strong intent of the Net Zero Authority Bill, including the support and dignity provided to workers impacted by the transition to renewable industries.
However, the exclusion of export coal mines leaves thousands of workers in the Hunter Valley and around the country without certainty. We strongly urge the committee to include equitable support for all impacted coal workers.
Published April 2024.
Pre-Budget Submission to the New South Wales Government
2024 – 2025
The Hunter Jobs Alliance’s pre-budget submission to the NSW Government. The submission calls for greater funding for transition in the Hunter, including proper funding for a transition authority and TAFE education. It also calls for the development of an implementation strategy for an offshore wind industry in NSW.
Published March 2024.
Open Letter to Minister Bowen, Minister Plibersek & Premier Minns
Calling for action on the proposed Hunter Offshore Wind Project
The Hunter Jobs Alliance, along with 26 union, industry, environmental and community groups, call on both the NSW State and Federal governments to take action on the proposed Hunter Offshore Wind Project.
The open letter calls for the issuing of feasibility licences, greater community consultation, a strengthening of environmental laws and a commitment to local manufacturing, procurement and community benefits.
Published February 2024.
Hunter Workers, Hunter Jobs Alliance and Business Hunter joint media release
In support of the proposed Hunter Offshore Wind Project
On Friday the 6th October 2023, Hunter Workers, Hunter Jobs Alliance and Business Hunter issued a joint media release regarding the Anti-Offshore Wind Rally planned for the following day.
Representing workers, environmental groups, businesses and communities, Hunter Workers, Hunter Jobs Alliance and Business Hunter reaffirmed their support for the project and the benefits offshore wind would bring to the Hunter.
Published October 2023.
