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...
by Nathan Clements | Oct 23, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
by Nathan Clements | Oct 8, 2023 | Media Release
“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.
by Nathan Clements | Sep 28, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
by Nathan Clements | Sep 7, 2023 | Media Release
“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.
by Erin | Jul 12, 2023 | Media Release
“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...
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...
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