Coal miners dudded by ‘inferior’ transition help

Thousands of export coal workers in the Hunter risk missing out on federal support to retrain as demand for coal declines, with mine closures potentially displacing over 12,000 workers. Hunter Jobs Alliance supports expanding the Energy Industry Jobs Plan to include export miners, ensuring they receive the same upskilling and career transition assistance as power station employees. This will help prevent a “two-tier” system and support communities through the region’s energy transition.