Our purpose
Australia’s energy system is changing.
Coal-fired power stations are gradually closing, and new forms of energy, like solar and wind, are bringing energy to our homes and industries. NZEA’s job is to make sure the communities most affected by these changes are supported, so no region is left behind.
We work alongside local workers, businesses and communities to plan and provide practical information, supporting regional resilience through this time of change.
What we do
Help workers
Assist employees in coal and gas facilities affected by the shift to find well-paid, safe, and secure jobs
Support communities
Help communities impacted by the transition to prosper through economic development and investment
Be a trusted and influential voice
Build public understanding and shape policy about the transition.
Leadership and structure
Our legislation
Our work is underpinned by the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, which directs us to:
- promote orderly and positive economic transformation
- facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
- ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.
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Work at NZEA
Join us and help to deliver futures for industrial regions, communities and workers as Australia transitions to a net zero economy.
Net Zero
Learn about Australia’s net zero transition, why it’s happening and the Australian Government’s plans to get there.
Working in partnership with First Nations
One of our responsibilities is to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in, and benefit from, Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy.
Accountability and reporting
We strive to be efficient and accountable in how we administer the Government’s programs and policies. The information and documents we provide demonstrate how we achieve this and how you can request further information from us.
Our work
We're focused on ensuring no community is left behind, working with people on the ground to identify new opportunities, grow skills, and secure the long-term economic future of their regions