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10 Sep 2024

The National Energy Workforce Strategy (NEWS) aims to build on existing workforce resources to identify current and future skills gaps and help plan for energy workforce needs. Our submission:

  • argues for a coordinated response to achieve the stated objectives of the NEWS
  • examines enduring data gaps that inhibit workforce planning and the role of regional Australia in achieving the transition

  • examines the opportunities afforded by skilled migration to meet workforce needs

  • describes existing industry initiatives and opportunities for partnership through the NEWS

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