The Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) was established to support employees impacted by the closure of coal-fired and gas-fired power stations to prepare for, and transition to, new employment opportunities. This consultation paper has been developed to support a consultation process for the statutory review of the EIJP.

The roadmap provides an overarching national framework to empower stakeholders to work collaboratively to improve the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of the jobs and skills system across Regional Australia. It identifies cross-cutting themes, develops performance indicators and provides an overall assessment of the way forward with ten policy principles to inform and shape future policies.

This paper explores how regional development policies can enhance resilience and competitiveness in the face of global shocks, transitions and persistent inequalities. It argues for a shift toward place-based strategies that address spatial disparities and leverage local assets to drive sustainable productivity growth.

Rural economies can be powerful engines of national growth. This report offers governments practical guidance for navigating long-term transitions while addressing immediate vulnerabilities in rural development policy. It advocates a place-based, people-centred approach to policy to unlock the full potential of rural regions.

This report suggests that with its energy heritage, transmission lines and regional workforce, the Hunter Valley is the ideal site for a modern nuclear facility. It provides five recommendations for action accompanied by an economic impact assessment.