NZEA Board Communique September 2026
30 September 2026
The Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) Board held its 13th meeting in Canberra on 30 September 2026.
The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of delivery and operational performance to date and to discuss organisational priorities and areas of focus for the period ahead.
Members updated declared interests and confirmed no conflicts existed in relation to matters under consideration. They also agreed the Record of Meeting from the previous meeting held on 4 August 2026.
The Board received an update on work to publish and implement Hunter and Latrobe-Gippsland Regional Delivery Programs and considered a draft Collie Regional Delivery Program.
The Board considered the EIJP Hiring Incentive and Worker Transition Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
The Board considered materials supporting implementation of the Energy Industry Jobs Plan, including key compliance products and the draft EIJP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
The Board noted the announcement of the International Just Transition Network and the forthcoming publication of the report Research and global case studies of industrial and innovation place-based policy. Members also considered the progress of the current research projects being undertaken by NZEA.
Following a briefing on security operations and enterprise risk management, members agreed to make some adjustments to strengthen NZEA’s risk management framework.
Members received an update from the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, including oversight of financial and performance reporting, internal audit and organisational assurance matters.
The Board discussed the draft 2025–26 Annual Report, noting that final refinements will be completed ahead of its publication later in October 2026.
The Board considered progress made under the Privacy Uplift Plan, including actions to strengthen privacy governance, capability and assurance arrangements across NZEA, and noted the continued focus on embedding mature privacy practices throughout the organisation.
Members reviewed the 2027 Forward Work Plan, which will support the effective discharge of governance responsibilities and ongoing strategic oversight of NZEA's priorities, risks and work program.
As part of the Board’s Professional Development and Engagement Schedule, the Board participated in a tailored governance training session delivered by the Australian Government Solicitor (AGS). The Board noted the value of the session in reinforcing good governance practices and supporting effective stewardship of NZEA.
The Board’s next meeting will be on 16 November 2026.