Today the CEO of the Net Zero Economy Authority, David Shankey, announced that a consultation process has commenced for the Energy Industry Jobs Plan at Torrens Island Power Station, a gas-fired power station in Adelaide scheduled to close in June 2026.
This consultation process is part of an assessment led by the Authority to determine if the Energy Industry Jobs Plan should be implemented for the closure. The assessment process seeks to understand how workers and businesses will be impacted by the closure, what supports and other employment opportunities exist for workers in the region, and how an Energy Industry Jobs Plan could support the transition for workers and the local community.
“The Energy Industry Jobs Plan has been designed to ensure workers at closing power stations can access the supports they need to transition following a closure,” Mr Shankey said.
“It establishes a framework for employers to provide transition supports to their workforce, and establishes a program where the Net Zero Economy Authority will actively connect workers to new job opportunities in their region based on their skills and experiences."
“Many generators are already providing transition supports for their workers. The Energy Industry Jobs Plan is implemented where it is needed, and the consultation process we’ve launched today is an important step in coming to that decision.”
As part of this, the Authority is launching a public consultation process supported by a consultation paper to hear from those impacted by the closure.
Alongside this public consultation process, the Authority will also be engaging directly with key stakeholders in Adelaide in early 2025, including owners of the power station, AGL, unions, workers, and other businesses in the area.
How can I participate?
A consultation paper is available to support your participation in this process.
It seeks your feedback on how the closure of Torrens Island Power Station will impact you, as well as your perspectives on what supports workers can already access and employment opportunities in the region, including the skills, occupations and levels of experience sought by local employers. These perspectives will help inform the decision on whether the Energy Industry Jobs Plan should be implemented for this closure. You can provide your submissions via email by contacting EIJP@pmc.gov.au.
When do submissions close?
Submissions close at 5.00pm AEDT on 21 February 2025. If you have any questions, you can contact the Energy Industry Jobs Plan team via email at: EIJP@pmc.gov.au.
More information about the Energy Industry Jobs Plan is available here.