In the News
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Justin Page HJA Co-ordinator: [email protected]
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.
Full article: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/hunter-jobs-alliance-expresses-support-for-development-of-offshore-wind-industry
September 7th, 2023
HJA to push for Hunter New Industries Training Centre
“We have the resources, the knowhow and the industrial base here in the Hunter to provide training in renewables skills for the entire state” said Mr. Page.
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8340095/who-is-going-to-build-our-renewable-energy-projects/
July 12th, 2023
Herald opinion piece for a TAFE New Industries Training Centre
“The Hunter Jobs Alliance believes there is a strong case for public investment in a TAFE new industries training centre based in the region. This would create clear paths for workers, address skills shortages, and attract investment in sectors where labour and skills significantly influence developers’ location decisions” write Jack Galvin-Waight from the Teachers Federation and Liam Phelan from the National Tertiary Education Union.
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May 6th, 2023
Net Zero Authority Welcomed
“This is a big, big day – for mining and energy workers, for their communities, for the union movement and for the country,” said AMWU Secretary Steve Murphy.
“It delivers on the promise Labor made to workers that they would be looked after, not left behind.”
March 22nd, 2023
Polling shows support for a local Authority
“By big, big margins, voters support specific policies from government. Whether they live in the Upper Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Maitland or Newcastle; people back a Hunter regional authority and other practical, tangible actions,” Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Warrick Jordan said.
February 12th, 2023
HJA supports energy plan
“Providing patient capital to de-risk investment is exactly the type of responsible role governments should be playing. It’s worked very well at the national level with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, and this hits a real gap at the state level,” said Warrick Jordan.
https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8090980/a-major-challenge-support-for-labors-energy-policy/
December 7th, 2022
Hunter Jobs Alliance energy survey
“There’s evidence that people see the upsides, but they know the transition won’t be a walk in the park,” Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Warrick Jordan said.
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8009276/hunter-residents-fear-energy-prices-will-go-up-a-lot-survey/
October 27th, 2022
HJA brings Collie workers to the Hunter
“You need strong communities but also governments acting in a way to ensure people’s personal investments in their town don’t go backwards. People need to be able to see a clear future for themselves and their children.”
Full article: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7957538/lessons-for-the-hunter-from-collie-clean-energy-transition/