In the News
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Community organisations call on local Hunter MP’s to stop ‘short changing’ the region
‘The Hunter Community Alliance, backed by Hunter Jobs Alliance, has written a joint letter to the Hunter’s eight Labor MPs calling on them to “provide greater support” for the region in the June state budget.’
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8549253/hunter-groups-demand-labor-mps-do-better-for-hunter-valley/?cs=305#comments
February 6th, 2024
Newcastle Shows Support For Development Of Offshore Wind Industry
“This coalition of groups have come together and focused not on what divides us, but on our shared interest in diversifying and strengthening the Hunter economy and protecting the environment by supporting offshore wind,” Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page said.
Full article: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/climate-change-is-real-newcastle-shows-support-for-development-of-offshore-wind-industry
February 3rd, 2024
Hunter Jobs Alliance brings together a broad range of organisations, calling for greater consultation and environmental protections for the Hunter Offshore Wind project
“Some members of the public have been critical of the consultation process so far. Issuing feasibility licences moves the process to the next stage where genuine environmental concerns can be heard and addressed through the environmental impact assessment process,” Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page said.
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8507447/call-for-responsible-development-of-offshore-wind-in-the-hunter/
November 24th, 2023
HJA supports Federal Government’s announcement of a greatly expanded Capacity Investment Scheme to back renewable energy and storage.
“The transition away from coal is a global reality, and in a time of change, we need to build new sustainable industries and opportunities to ensure the Hunter remains a great place to live for both us and our children. This level of investment in renewable energy infrastructure will mean local workers will have more opportunities in the transition, and are better placed to move into future-proof careers.” HJA Coordinator Justin Page.
Full article: https://www.manmonthly.com.au/renewable-energy-boost-boon-for-regional-jobs/
November 15th, 2023
Hunter Jobs Alliance leads the push for a TAFE Energy Centre of Excellence in the Hunter
“The vocational training system in NSW is struggling to train enough workers in key trades that are demanded both by existing industries and by fast growing renewable sectors,” Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page said. “A TAFE Energy Centre of Excellence could train an additional 450 students annually at Tighes Hill with a five year operational budget of $22 million”.
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8424788/push-to-create-energy-centre-of-excellence-at-tighes-hill-tafe/
October 23rd, 2023
HJA promotes need for well funded transition authorities to support workers in coal-fired power stations
“You look at the Hunter, and we’re attracting investment in clean energy, with offshore wind, ammonia, hydrogen, those types of things, and it’s imperative that government gets the right policies and framework settings in place so we can ensure local jobs, local supply chains, apprenticeships, and community benefits,” Mr Page said.
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8395564/workers-pay-high-price-for-power-plant-closures/?cs=305
October 8th, 2023
Hunter Workers, Hunter Jobs Alliance and Business Hunter back Hunter Offshore Wind project
“We’ve been advocating to see offshore wind proponents take a proactive approach to environmental and threatened species impact avoidance technologies from the outset,” coordinator Justin Page said.
Full article: https://newcastleweekly.com.au/despite-public-objections-hunter-organisations-back-offshore-wind-project/
September 28th, 2023
Hunter Jobs Alliance supports offshore wind development
“With the right Government Policy and Framework settings we have the opportunity to create permanent secure, quality union jobs, local apprenticeships, training and transition opportunities for energy workers, maximise Australian manufacturing for offshore wind including wind turbine components, floating structures cables, and vessels, maximise local supply chains, provide benefits for First Nations people an use regulated Australian vessels and Australian crew.” said coordinator Justin Page.
Full article: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/hunter-jobs-alliance-expresses-support-for-development-of-offshore-wind-industry