We can receive applications under the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 about transition supports for employees working in closing coal-fired and gas-fired power stations and other dependent businesses. The Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group has been appointed to advise us when we receive an application.
The Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group (EIWRAG) is established under the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act).
We must give the EIWRAG an opportunity to be heard in relation any applications we receive for:
The EIWRAG is an advisory group. It is not a decision-making body.
EIWRAG members are appointed by the Minister for a period of 3 years. The EIWRAG must include members nominated by employee organisations (unions) and employer organisations that could represent transition employees, closing employers and dependent employers.
The EIWRAG members are:
| Member | Title | Appointment date |
|---|---|---|
| Alistair Sage | Senior National Legal Officer, Mining and Energy Union | 26/03/2025 |
| Ben Moxham | Director, Industrial and Policy, Australian Council of Trade Unions | 26/03/2025 |
| Darcy Gunning | Campaigns Organiser, Australian Manufacturing and Workers Unions | 26/03/2025 |
| Kat Eather | General Counsel, Business Council of Australia | 26/03/2025 |
| Oliver Judd | Chief Executive Officer, National Electrical and Communications Association | 26/03/2025 |
| Shaun Kelleher | Workplace Relations Practice Leader for Newcastle and the Hunter, Australian Industry Group | 26/03/2025 |