by Sam Wilkins | Jul 15, 2024 | Media Release
Hunter Jobs Alliance coordinator Justin Page suggested that the NSW government’s Future Jobs and Investment Authority model is “overly bureaucratic” and urged, “They need to go back to the drawing board, come to our community, and co-design a...
by Sam Wilkins | Jun 26, 2024 | Media Release
The Hunter Jobs Alliance is committed to collaborating with Oceanex and Equinor to “maximize local jobs, supply chains, and community benefits,” asserts coordinator Justin Page. The Alliance stresses the importance of “strong community consultation...
by Sam Wilkins | Jun 17, 2024 | Media Release
The Hunter Jobs Alliance is championing the region’s shift to offshore wind. Coordinator Justin Page highlighted the potential of renewables, “There’s no reason why we can’t shoot for the stars,” and emphasised the need for “local companies to create long-term...
by Nathan Clements | May 28, 2024 | Media Release
“The Hunter Jobs Alliance is concerned that our region is receiving much less funding through this program, relative to the size of our coal industries, which is necessary to diversify our economy rapidly during the transition from coal mining. The Hunter is a...
by Nathan Clements | May 23, 2024 | Media Release
“The 2025 closure for Eraring has been earmarked for some time, and local workers have been waiting in earnest for guaranteed job protections during the transition, yet the Net Zero Economic Authority legislation has not passed Parliament and the NSW transition...
by Nathan Clements | Mar 11, 2024 | Media Release
‘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.’
by Nathan Clements | Feb 6, 2024 | Media Release
“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...
by Nathan Clements | Feb 3, 2024 | Media Release
“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...
by Nathan Clements | Nov 24, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
by Nathan Clements | Nov 15, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
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