Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands encompassed by the area now known as the Hunter Region, including the Awabakal, Biripi, Darkinjung, Geawegal, Wonarua and Worimi peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge their enduring connection to the land, waterways and culture and their significant role in the history and future of the Hunter region.
About this page
This page is for people affected by or interested in the transformation to net zero for the Hunter region of New South Wales.
About the Hunter
The Hunter is Australia’s largest regional economy and has long been the engine room that powers the nation. As Australia moves towards net zero, the region is undergoing an economic transformation, creating new industries, jobs and opportunities.
As the Hunter’s economy changes, new opportunities are arising in renewable energy, manufacturing and construction.
Latest
Stay up-to-date with the transition from across the Hunter.
World-first clean steam project kicks off in The Hunter
News
MGA Thermal's innovation able to support industrial-scale decarbonisation
Consultation open for closure of Eraring Power Station
Scheduled to close in August 2027, the consultation will help the Authority determine how workers and businesses will be impacted and the available supports to help workers to prepare for new employment.
Electrifying the future of mining in the Hunter
Ampcontrol invests in home-grown talent to advance electrification and decarbonise the mining sector
Young innovator on the path to net zero
The Melt in Muswellbrook encourages young scientists to think big and take their ideas further
Region in focus: the Hunter
The Hunter's new opportunities in renewable energy, manufacturing and construction
Decarbonising manufacturing in the Hunter
Business Hunter and the Net Zero Economy Authority's vision for a clean and prosperous local manufacturing sector
Booma Food for a sustainable future
Indigenous family-owned business takes the farm to the barn and powers it with renewables
New industries and projects
The Hunter is primed to take advantage of the net zero transition. It has the workers, the infrastructure, a world class port, import and export markets, the skills and know-how.
Solar
Australia is a step closer to manufacturing more reliable renewables at home. The $1 billion Solar Sunshot was created to manufacture more reliable renewables onshore. Australia has always been a solar powerhouse and one in three Australian households have solar – the highest take-up in the world.
Regional support
Find out what plans and support are available for the workers, businesses and communities across the Hunter. For general support, visit our Workers page.
Regional plans
The Hunter will see a number of coal-fired power stations and mines close over the coming decades. The Australian Government aims to make sure workers and communities are supported when major facilities close to make sure downside impacts are minimised.
The Authority is supporting the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to develop Regional Workforce Transition Plans. These plans will provide transition supports to workers, their families and communities that are significantly impacted by facility closures.
In the lead up to a power station closing in a region, we will also undertake an assessment process. The assessment will determine if extra support is needed for power station workers under the Energy Industry Jobs Plan.
Energy Industry Jobs Plan
The Energy Industry Jobs Plan (the EIJP) provides support directly to workers to prepare for and transition into a new job when eligible coal-fired or gas-fired power stations close.
Regional Workforce Transition Plans
Regional Workforce Transition Plans will help coordinate employment and skills supports to enable regions to manage the impact of closures while maximising the benefits of the transition.
Supports
Find out what plans and support are available for the workers, businesses and communities across the Hunters.
Training support
For those who are looking to upskill, find something new or seeking government support.
Training support
For those who are looking to upskill, find something new or seeking government support.
Career transition support
Training Services NSW can help retrenched workers and those affected when their company downsizes.
Career transition support
Training Services NSW can help retrenched workers and those affected when their company downsizes.
Career guidance
There are on-the-ground supports in the Hunter to help people find new job opportunities in the Hunter.
Career guidance
There are on-the-ground supports in the Hunter to help people find new job opportunities in the Hunter.
Ausindustry
Ausindustry has a regional on-ground network working directly with businesses in the regions, supporting workers in the region to find work in net zero aligned jobs and supporting businesses to employ workers.
Regional Workforce Transition Officers
Regional Workforce Transition Officers (RWTOs) help business, industry, and communities, navigate and coordinate the transition to net zero.
Transition Support Network
An on-the-ground Transition Support Network that assists retrenched workers to find a new job.
The Australia-wide network also helps employers though the retrenchment process, including how they can meet their obligations and provide their workers with the support they need.
Counselling services
Counselling services
Beyond Blue
Working to help all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health.
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.
Call 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call 13 11 14
Contact
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