The First Nations Clean Energy Network and the Federal Government are very pleased to invite you to the
FIRST NATIONS CLEAN ENERGY STRATEGY
PURPOSE
The Federal Government and all state and territory Energy Ministers have agreed to the develop a First Nations Clean Energy Strategy to ensure that First Nations people help drive the energy transformation.
This is an opportunity to review laws, regulation and policy, to lift barriers and implement regulatory reform, and to stoke government investment in innovation, technology and infrastructure, so that First Nations people can share in and benefit from the benefits of the renewable energy revolution.
The strategy will be developed over 12- 18 months of work and will involve roundtables and consultations in collaboration with partners including the First Nations Clean Energy Network.
Through these roundtables we will bring together representatives from the First Nations community, the Network, industry, key government departments and Federal, State and Territory representatives, lawyers and policy experts. These roundtables will be an opportunity to come up with recommendations for actions, policies and programs that the Federal Government should implement as part of the strategy.
Minister Bowen releases the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Consultation Paper
A consultation paper to inform the development of Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy is now ready for your input.
The consultation paper has been informed by the generous advice and perspectives of First Nations peoples who have contributed to these conversations so far.
The following priorities have been highlighted so far:
- making sure First Nations peoples have access to reliable and affordable energy, wherever they live across the country,
- prioritising access to skills and workforce development to foster meaningful economic participation and First Nations' business opportunities,
- providing practical support so First Nations peoples can be equal partners in the transformation
The strategy will target fairer access to cleaner, cheaper energy for Indigenous households – along with reduced diesel usage, cheaper finance and more skilled employment in remote areas.
You can find the media release here.
Responses to the consultation paper can be made through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s Consultation Hub below.
The consultation paper closes for feedback on on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 5pm AEST.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
The shift to renewable energy will occur very rapidly and will also create huge changes in Australia's economy. Land will be needed for renewable energy projects and tens of thousands of kilometres of new transmission lines will be built, creating new job and business opportunities for First Nations People.
Participating in these discussions and feeding into the development of the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy will provide you with the ability to ensure Australia’s energy transformation occurs with a strong First Nations voice about the priorities and issues that are important to First Nations.
Enabling and empowering First Nations to play a key and central role in Australia’s renewable energy transition goes beyond just social licence issues – it presents a unique opportunity for Australia to design a system that is fair and just and can provide other social and economic benefits for First Nations.
Input from regional voices will ensure that the strategy achieves energy security for our communities.
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