The Clean Energy Council welcomes the opportunity to make a submission in response to the Net Zero Economy Authority’s inquiry on the declaration of an Energy Industry Jobs Plan for Yallourn Power Station.
With the impending closure of Yallourn Power Station in 2028, 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.
This 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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