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Achieving net zero needs significant investment from the public and private sectors, particularly in the regions undergoing substantial industrial change.

The Net Zero Economy Authority facilitates investment towards a net zero economy within these priority regions.
The Australian Government maintains a comprehensive suite of initiatives to support investment towards net zero economies. We facilitate investment by helping investors and proponents navigate funding programs, Specialist Investment Vehicles and investment regulations.
We undertake economic and industrial analysis and engage with local stakeholders to understand the unique characteristics of our priority regions. This helps investors understand the commercial opportunities presented by the net zero transformation in each region.
We also provide advice to government on investment opportunities and identify options for government support.
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Priority net zero industries
We collaborate with businesses and governments to attract and facilitate new investment in clean and sustainable industries, ensuring benefits flow directly to the regions and communities driving this transformation.
Our focus regions boast abundant natural resources, significant industrial infrastructure and skilled workforces. They are well positioned to seize the opportunities in renewable energy, critical minerals, and hydrogen.
Future industries with the potential to deliver long-term prosperity while supporting communities in the transition to net zero include:
Clean energy technologies
Australia’s clean energy industries are underpinned by world-class renewable energy potential, a highly skilled workforce, innovative research, stable investment conditions, and robust infrastructure.
To accelerate industry growth, the Australian Government offers substantial financial incentives, regulatory reforms, and other enablers designed to attract private investment and streamline regulatory processes.
Critical minerals processing
Critical minerals are essential for technologies like electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, hydrogen electrolysers, and batteries.
With some of the world’s largest reserves of minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, Australia is well-positioned to lead the global critical minerals industry. Our expertise in mining equipment, technology, and services further supports this ambition.
Green metals
Metals are crucial for infrastructure, and decarbonising their production is key to achieving net zero.
While current production methods are highly emissions-intensive, green metals offer cost-efficient decarbonisation pathways. Australia’s competitive advantage lies in its abundant metal ores and capacity to generate renewable energy at competitive prices, meeting growing global demand for low-emission products.
Low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs)
Liquid fuels account for about half of Australia’s final energy demand. As sectors transition to lower-carbon alternatives, LCLFs offer viable pathways to emissions reduction, particularly in areas where electrification is challenging.
Australia’s vast land, temperate climate, advanced farming practices, renewable feedstocks, and robust supply chains position the nation to develop a large-scale domestic LCLF industry.
Renewable hydrogen
Hydrogen is a versatile product with applications in industrial processes, fuel, and chemical production (e.g., ammonia and methanol).
Australia’s renewable hydrogen potential aligns with its strengths in manufacturing and industry, making it pivotal for net zero transitions in sectors like transport, grid stabilisation, and metals production.
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Government support for net zero investment
The Australian Government has implemented comprehensive policies to position Australia as a competitive net zero economy. A range of agencies and Specialist Investment Vehicles are available to support investment in this transformation.
Use the links below to explore opportunities.
Future Made in Australia
The $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia package strengthens the economy through clean energy investments in hydrogen, critical minerals, green metals, and more.
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Accelerating renewable energy innovation through funding and shared knowledge.
National Reconstruction Fund
Investing $15 billion in transformative industries, including renewables and low-emission technologies.
Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Backing projects in cleaner energy, grid modernisation, and energy storage solutions.
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Providing $7 billion for infrastructure projects that support net zero and improve First Nations outcomes.
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Helping exporters grow, attracting foreign investors, and supporting the visitor economy.
AusIndustry
Connecting small and medium businesses with local, state, and federal government support.
Hydrogen Headstart
A $4 billion program accelerating large-scale renewable hydrogen projects through subsidies.
Solar Sunshot
A $1 billion initiative supporting solar photovoltaic innovations in Australia.
Critical Minerals Facility
Financing critical minerals projects to expand downstream processing and meet global demand.
The Capacity Investment Scheme
Encouraging new investment in renewable and clean energy capacity through revenue underwriting.
Powering Australia Plan
Focusing on job creation, emissions reduction, and renewable energy through initiatives like Rewiring the Nation.
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