by Sam Wilkins | Jul 15, 2026 | Media Release
As the Independent Planning Commission considers the proposed Hunter Valley Operations mine extension, the Hunter Jobs Alliance says the proposal highlights a major gap in support for export coal workers. Organiser Sam Wilkins said the Net Zero Economy...
by Sam Wilkins | Jun 24, 2026 | Media Release
Hunter Jobs Alliance community organiser Sam Wilkins welcomed the NSW government’s commitment to supporting Tomago Aluminium, though the exact figure is still subject to negotiation with the Commonwealth. Wilkins pointed to Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s...
by Sam Wilkins | May 16, 2026 | Media Release
The NSW government is set to reveal its contribution to a joint funding package for Tomago Aluminium in next month’s state budget, with the deal estimated to cost between $300 million and $470 million, amid ongoing negotiations with the federal government over...
by Sam Wilkins | Apr 30, 2026 | Media Release
A strong coalition of Hunter organisations is calling on the NSW Government to back a 50–50 funding agreement to secure the future of Tomago Aluminium — a critical employer and cornerstone of the region’s industrial economy. Hunter Jobs Alliance joined 15 groups in...
by Sam Wilkins | Apr 29, 2026 | Media Release
The NSW Government says it has reserved “significant funding” to support Tomago Aluminium in the Hunter, as negotiations continue with the Australian Government over a proposed 50–50 cost-sharing deal to secure the smelter’s future and its 1,500 workers....
by Sam Wilkins | Apr 27, 2026 | Media Release
Tensions are rising in the Hunter as negotiations continue between the Australian Government and the New South Wales Government over a proposed support package to secure the future of Tomago Aluminium and its 1,500 workers. The Commonwealth has...
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