Emeritus Professor Roy Green AM has been tapped to lead the statutory review of the Net Zero Economy Authority’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP).
Professor Green will consider the effectiveness of the EIJP, which has been set up to support employees impacted by the closure of closing coal-fired and gas-fired power stations to prepare and transition to new employment.
Net Zero Economy Authority CEO David Shankey said the review would strengthen the Net Zero Economy Authority’s approach to worker support.
Related article: David Shankey named CEO of Net Zero Economy Authority
“I am pleased to have Professor Green lead the review into the EIJP, which is an important part of our legislation. Insights from the review will strengthen our approach to future power station closures and will ensure workers are provided with the supports they need,” he said.
Professor Green, who is Special Innovation Advisor at the University of Technology Sydney, said stakeholder consultation would be a critical focus of the review.
“The EIJP has been designed to ensure workers transitioning from coal and gas facilities are provided with fair and structured pathways to new employment. The EIJP Review will consider whether the legislation is performing as planned.
“I look forward to assessing this important legislation aimed at assisting workers in the areas of Australia most impacted by the transition and identifying opportunities in the industries and technologies of the future,” Professor Green said.
Professor Green conducted the Australian Government’s Review of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industries, led Australian participation in a global study of management practice and productivity, and has prepared and co-authored numerous research and public policy reports.
This includes a report on a national innovation framework for Australia for the Business Council of Australia, a report on productivity for the McKell Institute, a report on NSW innovation precincts for the NSW Government, a review of South Australia’s advanced manufacturing strategy, and a report for the Senate Innovation System Inquiry on the structure and performance of Australia’s national innovation system, which became an input to the Prime Minister’s National Innovation and Science Agenda.
Related article: Australia’s Net Zero Economy Authority enshrined in law
He is currently on the Board of the CSIRO and the SmartSat CRC, and he is a member of the CSU Council, Australian Design Council and Committee for Sydney Economics Advisory Council. Professor Green is also the current Chair of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub and served as Chair of the Port of Newcastle.
The EIJP Review will invite comments from stakeholders and the public, via consultation to be announced shortly. The Net Zero Economy Authority will support Professor Green as he undertakes the review.
Professor Green will provide his report to the CEO and to Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Science by the end of the year.
