Origin Energy goes it alone as Eraring closure date looms

Origin Energy is seeking to exempt itself from the federally backed Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) for Eraring workers, claiming its own Future Directions program is sufficient. However, the Hunter Jobs Alliance has identified major gaps in Origin’s program, including inadequate support for contractors and new employees, and a lack of community transition planning. “If the Energy Industry Jobs Plan is to be credible, it must apply to every major closure with independent oversight, worker voice, and public transparency. It is not a matter of corporate preference,” said Hunter Jobs Alliance Coordinator Justin Page.