by Nathan Clements | Jun 17, 2025 | Media Release
The Hunter Jobs Alliance, with 24 local union environment and community groups, have sent a joint letter to Ministers Bowen, Minns, and Sharpe calling for feasibility licences and policies to unlock the full 5GW potential of the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone — to secure...
by Nathan Clements | May 28, 2025 | Media Release
The Hunter Jobs Alliance welcomes the Net Zero Authority’s consultation on support for workers affected by the planned 2027 closure of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal power station near Lake Macquarie. The closure will directly impact over 200 workers, with many...
by Nathan Clements | May 1, 2025 | Media Release
The Hunter Valley is transitioning to a renewable energy future, despite ongoing debate over the potential for nuclear power. Justin Page from the Hunter Jobs Alliance argues that the region is already on track: “To go nuclear will mean starting off the ground… It...
by Nathan Clements | Apr 7, 2025 | Media Release
As coal declines, the Hunter region faces competing energy visions, with Labor backing renewables and the Coalition proposing nuclear. Locals are divided, but many want secure jobs and clear plans. Justin Page from the Hunter Jobs Alliance warned, “There’s...
by Nathan Clements | Mar 25, 2025 | Media Release
Despite $100 million in the Royalties for Rejuvenation fund, none has been spent to support the Hunter’s transition from coal. Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page criticised the model reporting to the Resources Minister, saying, “We need a coordinated...
by Nathan Clements | Feb 28, 2025 | Media Release
With a feasibility licence secured for the Hunter offshore wind area, Novocastrian Wind will begin environmental studies and community consultation, while the newly established Hunter Wind Industry Committee works to ensure local jobs and industry benefits. “We...
by Nathan Clements | Feb 25, 2025 | Media Release
Unconventional climate advocates, like the Hunter Jobs Alliance, play a crucial role in connecting with workers and communities that may not typically support climate action, including those in farming, business, and resource sectors. By representing voices from...
by Nathan Clements | Feb 13, 2025 | Media Release
The Hunter Jobs Alliance is calling on the Federal Government to establish a “Local Energy Hub” in the region to bridge the information gap between communities, industry, and government as renewable energy projects expand. Coordinator Justin Page welcomed Ausgrid’s...
by Nathan Clements | Jan 15, 2025 | Media Release
“From what I see it seems we are being proactive about the matter when I see groups like Hunter Jobs Alliance being formed and pushing for the next generation of Australians to have good paying jobs and boost the local economy to keep locals employed,”...
by Nathan Clements | Dec 16, 2024 | Media Release
As per the Paris Agreement signed in 2016, the Federal Government committed to setting an emissions reduction target for 2035 and presenting it by 2025. Committing to these targets would boost investment in renewable energy, create local job opportunities, and drive...
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