NZEA Board Communique June 2026
23–24 June 2026
The Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) Board held its 11th meeting in Muswellbrook in the Hunter on 23 and 24 June 2026.
The Board dedicated its first day in Muswellbrook to meetings with stakeholders. It continues to be a priority for the Board to engage with representatives from regions most impacted by the transition to net zero.
The Board met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council to understand how the Authority can best support First Nations people to participate in the economic transition of the Hunter.
The Board was Welcomed to Country by Laurie Perry, a Wanaruah Traditional Owner, at the commencement of the stakeholder meeting.
The Board also met with representatives of local councils, industry and union representatives to understand their perspectives on local priorities, projects and initiatives already underway to support the transition. Discussions were held with representatives from the New South Wales Government to support coordination as the Authority shifts to delivery.
The Board noted additional interests declared by Members and updated the register accordingly. The Board noted there were no conflicts with matters under consideration at the meeting, agreed the Records of Meeting from 15 April 2026 and 27 May 2026 and noted the action register.
The CEO updated the Board on progress made on key priorities, operational matters and performance of the Authority. The Board requested the CEO to prepare a future engagement plan.
The Board noted a draft work plan and draft Corporate Plan for FY 2026-27.
The Board discussed the Authority’s strategic focus for the year ahead, to deliver visible and tangible outcomes based on action programs for the Hunter and Latrobe and progressing work on Authority’s other regions of focus including Collie. The Board agreed the timeline and process for finalising the action program for the Hunter.
The Board reviewed the Terms of Reference for the Stakeholder Panel and noted the Panel will meet with the Board in August.
The Board agreed the proposed design principles for the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) Redeployment Grants Program and noted that the Authority will commence the formal design process with Business Grants Hub.
The Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee presented to the Board on matters relating to governance, risk and assurance, including internal audit outcomes and preparations for the Authority’s upcoming ICT transition.
The Board approved updates and improvements made to the Enterprise Risk Register, and the updated Emissions Reductions Plan. The Board also considered and approved the Climate Risk Register, which will be reflected in the 2025-26 Annual Report.
The Board agreed meeting dates for 2027 and will next meet in August 2026.