With the impending closure of Yallourn Power Station in 2028, the Net Zero Economy Authority sought feedback to understand how workers and businesses are likely to be impacted by the closure, what support workers can already access, and whether an Energy Industry Jobs Plan will help smooth the transition for those workers.
In our submission, we contend that the need for tailored, well-resourced supports for exposed workers is both essential and timely. An orderly transition empowers workers and their families to plan with confidence and dignity, and recognises they possess skills that are highly sought after by adjacent and emerging industries.
Our submission reviews the transitional opportunities available for coal workers in offshore wind, including an overview of the emerging industry, projected workforce demand, and key occupations. It draws attention to previous work undertaken to map pathways for workers seeking to transition to roles in offshore wind, and recent investments in local training and education facilities necessary to upskill the next generation of workers.
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