As the Independent Planning Commission considers the proposed Hunter Valley Operations mine extension, the Hunter Jobs Alliance says the proposal highlights a major gap in support for export coal workers. Organiser Sam Wilkins said the Net Zero Economy Authority’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) “still excludes export coal workers, like those at HVO”, despite 90 per cent of Hunter coal being exported. He said “If the government is serious about a fair transition, the EIJP has to step up and support these workers”.
Supporters and opponents prepare to clash over proposed mine expansion
As the Independent Planning Commission considers the proposed Hunter Valley Operations mine extension, the Hunter Jobs Alliance says the proposal highlights a major gap in support for export coal workers. Organiser Sam Wilkins said the Net Zero Economy Authority’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) “still excludes export coal workers, like those at HVO”, despite 90 […]