Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Latrobe and the broader Gippsland region and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise the deep and unbroken relationship that the Traditional Owners have with the land, waters, hills and valleys of the region and their significant role in shaping both the history and future of the area.
We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the local community.
About this page
This page is for people affected or interested by the transition to net zero for Latrobe and the broader Gippsland area.
About Latrobe-Gippsland
For more than a century, the Latrobe-Gippsland region has been a powerhouse for Victoria and generated electricity to the National Electricity Market.
Whilst the building and operation of power stations and associated coal mines are a source of pride for the people of the Latrobe-Gippsland region, the region offers a range of economic opportunities for the community, including in new energy and energy transition services, health services, agriculture and tourism.
Find out more in our regional profiles.
Latest news
Stay up to date with the transition from across the Latrobe-Gippsland region.
Opal: bringing energy from waste to the Latrobe-Gippsland region
Opal is bringing Victoria’s first energy from waste facility to the Latrobe-Gippsland region.
Latrobe community workshops: a vision for the future
The NZEA, in collaboration with Regional Development Victoria, brought together key voices to discuss the Latrobe and broader Gippsland region’s future in the transition to net zero.
Consultation open for Yallourn Power Station closure
A public consultation process has commenced to assess whether an EIJP is required to support workers impacted by the scheduled closure of Yallourn Power Station in July 2028.
Latrobe Magnesium: creating jobs, driving innovation and paving a path for reduced emissions
Take a look inside Latrobe Magnesium’s demonstration production plant in the Latrobe Valley.
NZEA at the Gippsland New Energy Conference
The Net Zero Economy Authority’s Latrobe Valley Region team recently joined more than 700 attendees at the Gippsland New Energy Conference.
Records set in state wind energy
On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, a record was set in Victoria for the highest amount of energy generated from wind.
New industries and projects
The transition in the Latrobe-Gippsland region is supported by significant renewable generation and storage solutions, including both planned and ongoing initiatives. Among these are the Delburn Wind Farm and the Latrobe Valley Battery Energy Storage System.
Solar
Developing solar power generation in the Latrobe-Gippsland region is an important step in moving towards a renewable energy future. It also helps the region transition to a cleaner economy.
The region is home to a number of solar farms and solar proposals. This marks a significant investment in the region’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Education and research
The NZEA engaged Oxford Economics Australia (OEA) to understand potential opportunities and transition pathways over the next 25 years in three of our priority regions; Central Queensland, the Hunter and the Latrobe Valley.
Regional supports
Find out what plans and support is available for the workers, businesses and communities across the Latrobe-Gippsland region. To find out more about general supports for workers go to our Workers page.
Regional Plans
The Latrobe-Gippsland region 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.
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.
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.
Supports
The following supports are available in the Latrobe-Gippsland region.
Training support
Building a net zero workforce for the future.
Skills and Jobs Centres
Skills and Jobs Centres offer free career, employment and training support services.
Counselling services
Contact
Have questions, feedback or want to connect? Choose from the contact options below to reach out.
