‘Let’s get it done’: poll shows what Hunter voters want governments to invest in

New polling shows Hunter residents are leading national support for clean-energy powered manufacturing, with 72% backing government investment to help manufacturers like Tomago Aluminium access affordable electricity. The federal government is considering a scheme financial vehicle (SFV), which would allow Tomago to access stable, competitively priced electricity from renewable sources as its current contract ends in 2028. Justin Page, coordinator at Hunter Jobs Alliance, said: “People understand that securing our manufacturing jobs and keeping key assets like Tomago competitive depends on having reliable, cost-effective electricity.”