Our vision
We believe in a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in the net zero economy.
Our vision underpins all our work. It reflects the objectives of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act), which directs us to:
• promote orderly and positive economic transformation
• facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
• ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.
Our missions
To work toward our vision, we have defined three core missions that guide our efforts across NZEA:
Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for and find new well paid, safe and secure jobs.
Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment.
Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the regional net zero transition.
Critical to the successful delivery of these three core missions are high-performing and well-targeted enabling functions such as the delivery of corporate services as well as data analysis, research and effective support for the Board.
Our Board
The Net Zero Economy Authority Board provides strategic direction and ensures accountability for our overall performance.
Board members
Board charter and Register of interests
The Board Charter defines the purpose and responsibilities of the board, including how potential conflicts of interest are registered and managed.
Board communique
The Net Zero Economy Authority Board meets 6 times annually.
Stakeholder Panel
The Board is engaging regularly with the Stakeholder Panel which provides insights and advice to help it deliver the Authority’s missions
Executive leadership
David Shankey serves as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Net Zero Economy Authority, appointed on 29 November 2024. In this role, he leads a dedicated team of 150 professionals committed to supporting Australia’s regions and communities through the transition to a net zero emissions economy.
Accountability and reporting
As a public service authority, our decisions must be transparent, our policies justifiable and our practices beyond reproach. We strive to be efficient and accountable in how we administer the Government’s programs and policies. The information and documents we provide demonstrate how we achieve this and how you can request further information from us.
Corporate publications
Access our statutory reporting, Corporate Plan and other corporate publications.
Annual Report
Informs the Parliament and the public about the Authority’s operations, performance and finances at the end of each financial year.
Budget measures
Our present and past budget measures and Portfolio Budget Statements.
Corporate Plan
Our primary planning document as required under paragraph 35(1)(b) of the PGPA Act.
Contact
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