JOINT MEDIA RELEASE WITH THE HON CHRIS BOWEN MP, MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
NET ZERO ECONOMY AUTHORITY BOARD APPOINTED
The Australian Government has appointed the Net Zero Economy Authority Board, with the Authority officially commencing operations.
The Board will guide the Authority as it drives investment in workers and communities to build a Future Made in Australia.
The appointed members are:
- Dr Iain Ross AO, Chair
- Mr Tony Maher; President of Mining and Energy Union
- Mr Mike Mrdak AO; Chairperson of NEC Australia and New Zealand
- Ms Anna Skarbek; CEO of Climateworks Centre
- Ms Zoe Whitton; Managing Director at Pollination
- Ms Michele O'Neil; President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions
- Professor Robynne Quiggin; Professor University of Technology Sydney
Board members were selected based on their deep collective experience across regional development, the trade union movement, business, industry, Indigenous advocacy and climate change policy.
The Board will determine the Authority’s strategy and objectives, and be responsible for its effective and efficient performance. It will work closely with Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Shankey.
The Authority will be pivotal to delivering Australia’s net zero economic transformation and supporting workers and regions through change.
More information on the Net Zero Economy Authority is available at www.netzero.gov.au.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen:
"The Net Zero Economy Authority Board will play a crucial role in setting the strategy and focus for the Authority, providing their expertise to ensure we fully realise the benefits of global decarbonisation.
"Under the guidance of the Board, the Net Zero Economy Authority will ensure the shift to net zero emissions by 2050 happens fairly for all Australians, including in our regions at the frontline of the transition."
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia Tim Ayres:
"I congratulate the Board members on their appointments and look forward to working with them to realise the benefits of a Future Made in Australia.
“Today’s commencement marks a significant step in the Albanese Government’s plan to support energy intensive regions to industrialise with new manufacturing and good jobs. The Board’s vast experience will ensure that the Net Zero Economy Authority is securing the investment needed in our regions as industries decarbonise, creating and protecting local manufacturing jobs.”
