by Erin | May 6, 2023 | Media Release
“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,...
by Erin | Mar 22, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
by Erin | Feb 12, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
by admin | Dec 7, 2022 | Media Release
“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.
by admin | Oct 27, 2022 | Media Release
“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.”
by admin | Sep 16, 2022 | Media Release
“We really need to be paying attention to places that have been through this experience that have learned the importance of putting in the right authorities, the right strategies and programs,” said Warrick Jordan “It’s really important...
by admin | Jul 8, 2022 | Media Release
“There’s a strong policy rationale for doubling the annual allocation to $50 million as well as funding the structural change authority a lot of people are asking for, which would cost in the order of $15 million a year.” “Given both the...
by admin | Jul 2, 2022 | Media Release
Regarding the economic changes ahead: “There are many views on why and how fast these changes are occurring, but the region is now focused on collectively tackling undeniable economic shifts. And, like any situation that involves livelihoods and families, people want...
by admin | Jul 2, 2022 | Media Release
“The main message is that we’ve got a fair few pieces in place, but when you stack us up against regions in other states, there are some obvious holes. The services to support affected workers and communities aren’t there like we see in Latrobe....
by admin | May 30, 2022 | Media Release
“Whoever ends up running the show at AGL, listening to and prioritising the needs of workers, communities and regional industries has to be at the top of the to-do list.”
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