Yallourn consultation submissions published
The public submissions process for the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) for Yallourn Power Station has concluded.
Yallourn Power Station and coal mine are located in Victoria’s Latrobe region and owned by EnergyAustralia. The power station and the mine currently employ around 500 workers on site, supplying up to 20% of Victoria’s electricity demand.
The Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) thanks all who made a submission. The submissions will help inform the CEO of the NZEA's decision on whether to apply to the FWC for the EIJP in response to the Yallourn Power Station closure.
Submissions are publicly available on the NZEA’s consultation hub.
As part of our consultation process, the NZEA visited the Latrobe region in late February to meet with a broad range of stakeholders. These stakeholders included EnergyAustralia, workers, unions, potential receiving employers, local businesses, local government and community leaders. While in Latrobe, the NZEA held on-site engagements at Yallourn Power Station and mine to hear from management and workers directly.
The NZEA will continue to work closely with our stakeholders and partners to support workers, businesses and communities across the Latrobe region.
Next steps
The EIJP provides support to workers when eligible coal- and gas-fired power stations close. If the CEO of the NZEA decides the EIJP is necessary to support workers directly impacted by the scheduled closure of Yallourn, the CEO will apply to the FWC for a determination. The application will specify the employers the CEO considers the EIJP should apply to. The FWC will then conduct its process, including providing an opportunity for key stakeholders to be heard.
If the FWC makes a determination, it places obligations on employers named in the determination to provide transition supports. These supports can include access to training, career planning and financial advice.
If you have any further questions about the EIJP or the consultation process, contact EIJP@pmc.gov.au.