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"https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf", "source_page": 14, "source_deep_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=14" } ], "performance_measures": [ { "code": "1.1", "measure": "Employers are supported to implement their obligations and employees understand the support available to them under the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP)", "target": "Baseline of employers and employees who agree the Authority's advice, information, communication were useful and timely.", "latest_result": "Board and governance frameworks operationalised by 1 January 2025. 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A review of Part 5 of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 is completed within 12 months of the Authority's establishment.", "latest_result": "", "status": "", "target_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf", "target_source_page": 17, "result_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "2.1", "measure": "Useful and timely engagement with stakeholders in priority regions", "target": "Baseline of key regional stakeholders, including First Nations representatives and state government counterparts, who are satisfied with the Authority's contribution to regional cooperation.", "latest_result": "EIJP regulatory functions were operationalised prior to 30 June 2025. The Authority undertook a public consultation process on the scheduled closure of Torrens Island B Power Station with staff travelling to South Australia to meet stakeholders in person. The Authority began a consultation process to consider if an EIJP framework should be applied to businesses impacted by the closure of Eraring Power Station. The CEO took a decision not to specify a trigger notice in relation to the closure of the Muja C Unit 6 at the Muja Power Station in Collie.", "status": "Achieved", "target_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf", "target_source_page": 18, "result_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf", "result_source_page": 30 }, { "code": "2.2", "measure": "Understanding what regions, workers, First Nations peoples, and communities need to successfully navigate the net zero transition", "target": "Regional strategies are in place in all of the Authority's priority regions.", "latest_result": "", "status": "", "target_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf", "target_source_page": 19, "result_source_url": "https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf", "result_source_page": null }, { "code": "3.1", "measure": "Community members in priority regions understand the net zero transition", "target": "Two case studies demonstrate the Authority's performance: Development and delivery of a region-specific toolkit for Latrobe Valley. Development and delivery of hyper-local communication partnerships.", "latest_result": "The Authority establishes relationships with key stakeholder groups by 30 June 2025. The Authority undertook extensive engagement and established relationships with key stakeholders across the priority regions of the Hunter, Latrobe Valley, Collie and Central Queensland. Authority staff visited priority regions and met stakeholders in bilateral and group meetings. The Authority built relationships through participation in conferences, events and industry engagements. 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The evaluation showed the campaigns performed above the normal level with 41% recognition compared to other geo-targeted campaigns at 29% recognition. The campaigns increased awareness and understanding of the net zero transformation, particularly in Central Queensland, and created a notable shift in community attitudes. Target 2 - Establish an approach and baseline: Co-design work to develop a benchmark of community understanding has been completed. 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[[CP p.6](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=6)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=6)]\n\n## How we deliver\n\n> We operate in a complex landscape where multiple entities, at all levels of government and with many from non-government sectors, are engaged in the economic and social aspects of the transition to a net zero emissions economy. We are not only preparing Australian communities for change but we are also providing the tools to help identify opportunities and benefit from this transition. Our role is not to duplicate the work of others, but to drive regional transformation by facilitating investment and providing strategic leadership where we are best placed to do so. We work in three core ways: 1. Where we have direct levers, we act decisively – setting standards, supporting best practice and delivering targeted programs. 2. In priority regions, we partner with stakeholders – to develop and support implementation of transition strategies that reflect local priorities, ensuring regions shape their own economic future. 3. Where we have influence, we shape the conversation – aligning policy and stakeholders, providing insights, and ensuring efforts are responsive to community needs. [[CP p.9](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=9)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=9)]\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Facilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by empowering Australia's communities, regions and workers most affected by Australia's transition to a net zero emissions economy to anticipate and respond to the risks and opportunities of the transition, including through facilitating investment, supporting workers, building community engagement, and coordinating net zero related policies and programs.\nFacilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by empowering Australia's communities, regions and workers most affected by Australia's transition to a net zero emissions economy to anticipate and respond to the risks and opportunities of the transition, including through facilitating investment, supporting workers, building community engagement, and coordinating net zero related policies and programs. [[CP p.14](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=14)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=14)]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for, and find, new well-paid, safe and secure jobs\n- Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment\n- Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the regional net zero transition\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_Australian Public Service (APS) Values_\n\n- impartial\n- committed to service\n- accountable\n- respectful\n- ethical\n- stewardship\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 1.1 | Employers are supported to implement their obligations and employees understand the support available to them under the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) | Baseline of employers and employees who agree the Authority's advice, information, communication were useful and timely. | [CP p.15](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=15)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=15) |\n| 1.2 | Workers affected by power station closures transition to well-paid, safe and secure jobs | The framework for the receiving employer grants program is successfully established in 2025–26, with grant guidelines finalised and the supporting Online Jobs Board developed to support the first closures in 2026-27. | [CP p.16](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=16)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=16) |\n| 1.3 | Ensure the EIJP is being implemented appropriately and operating as intended | The EIJP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and our approach to regulatory compliance and performance measurement is developed. A review of Part 5 of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 is completed within 12 months of the Authority's establishment. | [CP p.17](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=17)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=17) |\n| 2.1 | Useful and timely engagement with stakeholders in priority regions | Baseline of key regional stakeholders, including First Nations representatives and state government counterparts, who are satisfied with the Authority's contribution to regional cooperation. | [CP p.18](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=18)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=18) |\n| 2.2 | Understanding what regions, workers, First Nations peoples, and communities need to successfully navigate the net zero transition | Regional strategies are in place in all of the Authority's priority regions. | [CP p.19](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=19)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=19) |\n| 3.1 | Community members in priority regions understand the net zero transition | Two case studies demonstrate the Authority's performance: Development and delivery of a region-specific toolkit for Latrobe Valley. Development and delivery of hyper-local communication partnerships. | [CP p.20](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=20)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=20) |\n| 3.2 | Australian Government stakeholders are satisfied with the usefulness, timeliness and responsiveness of advice provided by the Authority | At least 70% of Australian Government stakeholders satisfied with the usefulness, timeliness and responsiveness of advice received. | [CP p.22](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=22)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=22) |\n| 3.3 | The Authority increases the understanding of governments, regions, communities and workers through monitoring and reporting on the transition | A monitoring framework for the transition is established, with initial baselining conducted. | [CP p.23](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=23)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf#page=23) |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| 1.1 | The Net Zero Economy Authority is established | Board and governance frameworks operationalised by 1 January 2025. The Authority's Board was established and met for the first time on 12 December 2024. Foundational governance arrangements and frameworks established including Board Charter, risk management policy and framework, fraud and corruption control plan, interim work health and safety management system, accountable authority instructions and financial delegations instrument, information governance arrangements, and conflict of interests policy. Audit and Risk Committee established and met three times. | Achieved | [AR p.29](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=29)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=29) |\n| 2.1 | Useful and timely engagement with employees and employers in relation to the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) | EIJP regulatory functions were operationalised prior to 30 June 2025. The Authority undertook a public consultation process on the scheduled closure of Torrens Island B Power Station with staff travelling to South Australia to meet stakeholders in person. The Authority began a consultation process to consider if an EIJP framework should be applied to businesses impacted by the closure of Eraring Power Station. The CEO took a decision not to specify a trigger notice in relation to the closure of the Muja C Unit 6 at the Muja Power Station in Collie. | Achieved | [AR p.30](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=30)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=30) |\n| 3.1 | Building an understanding of what regions, workers, First Nations people and communities need successfully navigate the net zero transition | The Authority establishes relationships with key stakeholder groups by 30 June 2025. The Authority undertook extensive engagement and established relationships with key stakeholders across the priority regions of the Hunter, Latrobe Valley, Collie and Central Queensland. Authority staff visited priority regions and met stakeholders in bilateral and group meetings. The Authority built relationships through participation in conferences, events and industry engagements. In relation to First Nations engagement, the Authority is taking a partnership approach to co-developing a First Nations action plan with First Nations representatives. | Achieved | [AR p.31](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=31)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=31) |\n| 4.1 | Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net zero transition | Target 1 - Pilot communications campaign: Two pilot communications campaigns were delivered in late 2024 in the Hunter and Central Queensland. The evaluation showed the campaigns performed above the normal level with 41% recognition compared to other geo-targeted campaigns at 29% recognition. The campaigns increased awareness and understanding of the net zero transformation, particularly in Central Queensland, and created a notable shift in community attitudes. Target 2 - Establish an approach and baseline: Co-design work to develop a benchmark of community understanding has been completed. Work is underway to collect data and the benchmark is on track to be established by 31 December 2025. | Substantially achieved | [AR p.32](https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=32)(https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf#page=32) |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Net Zero Economy Authority - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-10T23:11:53.947899+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-008853\n**Entity type**: Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Industry, Science and Resources\n**Website**: https://www.netzero.gov.au\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 1 |\n| corporate-plans | 2 |\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| pages | 18 |\n| strategies | 6 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- [Page 148]\nM O\nMaher, Anthony, 40, 41, 54, 55\nobjectives of NZEA, 14, 27, 28\nmarket research, 130\nO’Neil, Michele, 40, 42, 54, 55\nminister, 38\noperation of the Act, 38–39\nministerial directions, 38, 127\norganisational structure, 18\nministerial requests and advice, 38\noutcome, 18, 28\nmissions of NZEA, 7, 14, 20–21, 27, 28\noverview, 14–23\nMrdak, Mike, 40, 41–42, 54, 55\nP\nMuja Power Station, 30\nparliamentary committee reports, 49\nN\nperformance management, 52\nNet Zero by 2030, 114, 115\nperformance measures, 27–28\nNet Zero Economic Transformation\nPilbara, 8, 20\ncampaign, 21\nPortfolio Additional Estimates\nNet Zero Economy Agency, 9–11, 17\nStatements, 27\nNet Zero Economy Authority\nPortfolio Budget Statements, 27, 28\nestablishment of, 5, 7, 9–11, 17, 29\nportfolio structure, 17\nfunctions, 14\nprocurement and consultancy, 103–106\nmissions, 7, 14, 20–21, 27, 28\nPublic Governance, Performance and\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Reporting against this requirement is embedded throughout the annual report,\nincluding:\n◆ Part 1: Overview – Who we are and why we’re here (p14): outlines the Authority’s\npurpose and functions, including supporting workers, industries, and communities\nin transition.\n◆ Spotlight on: Torrens Island Community of Interest process (pp15–16): describes\nengagement with workers and communities affected by the closure of Torrens\nIsland B Power Station.\n◆ The year in focus – Missions 1 and 2 (p20): details work to support workers in coal\nand gas facilities (Mission 1) and to support communities significantly affected by\nthe transition (Mission 2).\n◆ Spotlight on: In the Hunter with Business Hunter (pp22–23): highlights the\nAuthority’s role in supporting one of Australia’s largest regional economies as it\ndiversifies and transitions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nStatement of preparation 2\nPart 1: Our purpose 3\nOur vision 4\nOur missions 4\nOur purpose, role and functions 4\nOur values 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 10\nPart 3: Our performance framework 11\nOur performance measures and targets 12\nRegulator best practice principles 14\nAppendices 15\nAppendix A: Corporate plan requirements 16\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [pages 6,7,8,9]\nbeing fit-\ngenerally as intended, but it makes a number of\nfor-purpose through the delivery of better outcomes\nkey recommendations to improve its application,\nfor the individuals and communities the program was\nincluding operational and legislative changes.\ndesigned to serve.\n Source: `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Report.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Report.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- PGPA Rule Description Requirement Location in the Page\nreference report\n17AD(g) Letter of transmittal\n17AI A copy of the letter of transmittal signed Mandatory Letter of transmittal 4\nand dated by accountable authority on\ndate final text approved, with statement\nthat the report has been prepared in\naccordance with section 46 of the Act\nand any enabling legislation that specifies\nadditional requirements in relation to the\nannual report\n17AD(h) Aids to access\n17AJ(a) Table of contents (print only) Mandatory Table of contents 1–3\n17AJ(b) Alphabetical index (print only) Mandatory Index 142–145\n17AJ(c) Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms Mandatory Appendix 3: 140–141\nAcronyms and\nglossary\n17AJ(d) List of requirements Mandatory Appendix 2: List of 131–139\nrequirements\n17AJ(e) Details of contact officer Mandatory About this report iv\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [pages 135,136,137]\nMandatory About this report iv\n17AJ(f) Entity’s website address Mandatory About this report iv\n17AJ(g) Electronic address of report Mandatory About this report iv\n17AD(a) Review by accountable authority\n17AD(a) A review by the accountable authority of Mandatory Message from the 5–6\nthe entity Board\n17AD(b) Overview of the entity\n17AE(1)(a)(i) A description of the role and functions of Mandatory Part 1: Overview 14\nthe entity - Who we are and\nwhy we’re here\n17AE(1)(a)(ii) A description of the organisational Mandatory Part 1: Overview 18\nstructure of the entity - Organisational\nstructure\n17AE(1)(a)(iii) A description of the outcomes and Mandatory Part 1: Overview 18–19\nprograms administered by the entity - Our outcome, and\nkey activities\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Annual Report 2024–25 131\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nStatement of preparation 2\nPart 1: Our purpose 3\nOur vision 4\nOur missions 4\nOur purpose, role and functions 4\nOur values 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 10\nPart 3: Our performance framework 11\nOur performance measures and targets 12\nRegulator best practice principles 14\nAppendices 15\nAppendix A: Corporate plan requirements 16\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [Page 124]\nAppendix 1: Climate disclosures index\nGovernance climate disclosures\nTable 26: Commonwealth Climate Disclosure Requirements summary and the\nAuthority’s response and cross-references\nCriteria Requirement summary Response and cross- Reference Page\nreferences\nG1(a) The accountable authority (as The Board of the Net Zero Part 3: Management 40\ndefined in the PGPA Act, s 12) Economy Authority and accountability\nresponsible for oversight of - Accountable\nclimate risks and opportunities authority\nG1(a)i How responsibilities for climate- As detailed in the Board Charter, Corporate 40,\nrelated risks and opportunities the Board is to establish governance -\nare reflected in the terms of and maintain an appropriate Accountable\nreference, mandates, role system of risk oversight and authority\ndescriptions or other related management for the Authority,\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Reporting against this requirement is embedded throughout the annual report,\nincluding:\n◆ Part 1: Overview – Who we are and why we’re here (p14): outlines the Authority’s\npurpose and functions, including supporting workers, industries, and communities\nin transition.\n◆ Spotlight on: Torrens Island Community of Interest process (pp15–16): describes\nengagement with workers and communities affected by the closure of Torrens\nIsland B Power Station.\n◆ The year in focus – Missions 1 and 2 (p20): details work to support workers in coal\nand gas facilities (Mission 1) and to support communities significantly affected by\nthe transition (Mission 2).\n◆ Spotlight on: In the Hunter with Business Hunter (pp22–23): highlights the\nAuthority’s role in supporting one of Australia’s largest regional economies as it\ndiversifies and transitions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 148]\nM O\nMaher, Anthony, 40, 41, 54, 55\nobjectives of NZEA, 14, 27, 28\nmarket research, 130\nO’Neil, Michele, 40, 42, 54, 55\nminister, 38\noperation of the Act, 38–39\nministerial directions, 38, 127\norganisational structure, 18\nministerial requests and advice, 38\noutcome, 18, 28\nmissions of NZEA, 7, 14, 20–21, 27, 28\noverview, 14–23\nMrdak, Mike, 40, 41–42, 54, 55\nP\nMuja Power Station, 30\nparliamentary committee reports, 49\nN\nperformance management, 52\nNet Zero by 2030, 114, 115\nperformance measures, 27–28\nNet Zero Economic Transformation\nPilbara, 8, 20\ncampaign, 21\nPortfolio Additional Estimates\nNet Zero Economy Agency, 9–11, 17\nStatements, 27\nNet Zero Economy Authority\nPortfolio Budget Statements, 27, 28\nestablishment of, 5, 7, 9–11, 17, 29\nportfolio structure, 17\nfunctions, 14\nprocurement and consultancy, 103–106\nmissions, 7, 14, 20–21, 27, 28\nPublic Governance, Performance and\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nChair’s introduction 2\nStatement of preparation 2\nOur purpose 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 11\nPart 3: Our performance framework 13\nOur performance measures and targets 14\nRegulatory best practice principles 24\nAppendix 25\nCorporate plan requirements 26\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2025-26 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 1: Key Activity 2: Key Activity 3:\nHelp workers Support transitioning Be a trusted and\nregions influential voice\nMeasure 1.1 Employers are Measure 2.1 Useful and Measure 3.1 Community\nsupported to implement timely engagement with members in priority regions\ntheir obligations and stakeholders in priority understand the net zero\nemployees understand the regions transition\nsupport available to them\nunder the EIJP\nMeasure 2.2 Understanding Measure 3.2 Australian\nwhat regions, workers, Government stakeholders\nMeasure 1.2 Workers First Nations peoples, are satisfied with the\naffected by power station and communities need to usefulness, timeliness and\nclosures transition to well- successfully navigate the responsiveness of advice\npaid, safe and secure jobs net zero transition provided by the Authority\nMeasure 1.3 Ensure the Measure 3.3 The Authority\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Measure 2.1: Useful and timely engagement with stakeholders in priority regions\n2025–26 targets Medium term targets to 2028–29 Ownership\nBaseline of key regional Medium-term targets will be Regional\nstakeholders, including First developed through the 2026–27 Transformations\nNations representatives and Corporate Plan.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 21]\nMeasure 2.2: Understanding what regions, workers, First Nations peoples, and communities\nneed to successfully navigate the net zero transition\n2025–26 targets Medium term targets to 2028–29 Ownership\nRegional strategies are in place in all Medium-term targets will be Regional\nof the Authority’s priority regions. developed through the 2026–27 Transformations\nCorporate Plan, and informed by the Division\nregional strategies.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 25]\nMeasure 3.3: The Authority increases the understanding of governments, regions, communities\nand workers through monitoring and reporting on the transition\n2025–26 targets Medium term targets to 2028–29 Ownership\nA monitoring framework for the The Authority releases regular Policy and\ntransition is established, with initial reporting about the state of the Communications\nbaselining conducted. transition in priority regions.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Table 1: PGPA rule requirements for corporate plans\nPGPA Requirements Page/s\nStatement of Preparation 2\nIntroduction 2\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nReporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurposes 4\nKey activities 5\nOperating context 6–12\nEnvironment 7–8\nCapability 8–9\nCooperation 9–10\nRisk oversight and management, including key risks and management 11-12\nPerformance 13–24\nPerformance measures 14\nTargets for each performance measure (where appropriate) 14–24\nRegulatory Best Practice 24\nAppendix 25\n26 Net Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2025-26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nStatement of preparation 2\nPart 1: Our purpose 3\nOur vision 4\nOur missions 4\nOur purpose, role and functions 4\nOur values 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 10\nPart 3: Our performance framework 11\nOur performance measures and targets 12\nRegulator best practice principles 14\nAppendices 15\nAppendix A: Corporate plan requirements 16\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 4: Be a trusted and influential voice\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net zero\ntransition\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2025–28\nThe Authority At least 1 pilot This target will not be measured in future years.\nundertakes targeted communications\ncommunications campaign implemented\nactivities in select in selected priority\npriority regions. regions.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- Table 1: PGPA rule requirements for corporate plans\nPGPA Requirements Page/s\nIntroduction 2\nStatement of Preparation 2\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nReporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurposes 4\nKey activities 5\nOperating context 6-10\nEnvironment 7\nCapability 8\nCooperation 9\nRisk oversight and management, including key risks and management 10\nSubsidiaries N/A\nPerformance 11-14\nPerformance measures 12\nTargets for each performance measure (where appropriate) 12\n16 Net Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nKey activity 3: Support communities\nMeasure 3.1: Building an understanding of what regions, workers, First Nations people\nand communities need successfully navigate the net zero transition\n2024–25 target: The Authority establishes relationships with key stakeholder groups by\n30 June 2025\nResult\nAchieved: The Authority undertook extensive engagement and established relationships\nwith key stakeholders across the priority regions of the Hunter, Latrobe Valley, Collie and\nCentral Queensland in 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Key activity 1: Establish the Net Zero Economy Authority\nMeasure 1.1: The Net Zero Economy Authority is established\n2024–25 target: Board and governance frameworks operationalised by 1 January 2025\nResult\nAchieved: The Authority’s Board was established and met for the first time on 12 December\n2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 34]\nKey activity 2: Help workers\nMeasure 2.1: Useful and timely engagement with employees and employers in relation to\nthe Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP)\n2024–25 target: EIJP regulatory functions operationalised by 30 June 2025\nResult\nAchieved: The EIJP regulatory functions were operationalised prior to 30 June 2025.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nKey activity 3: Support communities\nMeasure 3.1: Building an understanding of what regions, workers, First Nations people\nand communities need successfully navigate the net zero transition\n2024–25 target: The Authority establishes relationships with key stakeholder groups by\n30 June 2025\nResult\nAchieved: The Authority undertook extensive engagement and established relationships\nwith key stakeholders across the priority regions of the Hunter, Latrobe Valley, Collie and\nCentral Queensland in 2024–25.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\nKey activity 4: Be a trusted and influential voice\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net\nzero transition\n2024–25 targets:\nAt least 1 pilot communications campaign implemented in selected priority regions\nEstablish an approach and baseline percentage of community members in priority regions\nwho report understanding of net zero\nResult\nTarget 1: Pilot communications campaign – Achieved\nAchieved: Two pilot communications campaigns were delivered in late 2024 – in the Hunter\nand Central Queensland – under a single overarching communications strategy.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- The measure will\nbe assessed as having been partially achieved if any of the individual elements are\ndelivered, and not achieved if none have been delivered within the reporting year.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- The Authority’s priority\nregions are:\n◆ Hunter (NSW)\n◆ Latrobe Valley (Vic)\n◆ Central Queensland (Qld)\n◆ Collie (WA)\nThe measure will be assessed as having been achieved by the end of the reporting\nperiod if regional strategies are in place in all of the Authority’s priority regions;\npartially achieved if regional strategies are in place in any of the priority regions; and\nnot achieved if no regional strategies are in place.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Table 1: PGPA rule requirements for corporate plans\nPGPA Requirements Page/s\nStatement of Preparation 2\nIntroduction 2\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nReporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurposes 4\nKey activities 5\nOperating context 6–12\nEnvironment 7–8\nCapability 8–9\nCooperation 9–10\nRisk oversight and management, including key risks and management 11-12\nPerformance 13–24\nPerformance measures 14\nTargets for each performance measure (where appropriate) 14–24\nRegulatory Best Practice 24\nAppendix 25\n26 Net Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2025-26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 1: Establish the Net Zero Economy Authority\nMeasure 1.1: The Net Zero Economy Authority is established\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2025–28\nThe Authority Board and governance This target will not be measured in future years.\noperationalises its frameworks\nBoard and governance operationalised by 1\nframeworks.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 2: Help workers\nMeasure 2.1: Useful and timely engagement with employees and employers in relation to the Energy\nIndustry Jobs Plan (EIJP)\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2025–28\nThe Authority EIJP regulatory This target will not be measured in future years.\nundertakes regulatory functions\nfunctions under the EIJP. operationalised by 30\nJune 2025.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [Page 15]\nKey Activity 3: Support communities\nMeasure 3.1: Building an understanding of what regions, workers, First Nations people, and\ncommunities need to successfully navigate the net zero transition\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2027–28\nThe Authority The Authority This target will not be measured in future years.\nestablishes and establishes\nmaintains relationships relationships with key\nwith key stakeholder stakeholder groups, by\ngroups.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 4: Be a trusted and influential voice\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net zero\ntransition\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2025–28\nThe Authority At least 1 pilot This target will not be measured in future years.\nundertakes targeted communications\ncommunications campaign implemented\nactivities in select in selected priority\npriority regions. regions.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- Table 1: PGPA rule requirements for corporate plans\nPGPA Requirements Page/s\nIntroduction 2\nStatement of Preparation 2\nReporting period for which the plan is prepared 2\nReporting periods covered by the plan 2\nPurposes 4\nKey activities 5\nOperating context 6-10\nEnvironment 7\nCapability 8\nCooperation 9\nRisk oversight and management, including key risks and management 10\nSubsidiaries N/A\nPerformance 11-14\nPerformance measures 12\nTargets for each performance measure (where appropriate) 12\n16 Net Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [pages 130,131,132,133]\nAustralian Public 115\nto setting and reviewing each Service Net Zero\ntarget identified in M5 Achieved through M9.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 1: Key Activity 2: Key Activity 3:\nHelp workers Support transitioning Be a trusted and\nregions influential voice\nMeasure 1.1 Employers are Measure 2.1 Useful and Measure 3.1 Community\nsupported to implement timely engagement with members in priority regions\ntheir obligations and stakeholders in priority understand the net zero\nemployees understand the regions transition\nsupport available to them\nunder the EIJP\nMeasure 2.2 Understanding Measure 3.2 Australian\nwhat regions, workers, Government stakeholders\nMeasure 1.2 Workers First Nations peoples, are satisfied with the\naffected by power station and communities need to usefulness, timeliness and\nclosures transition to well- successfully navigate the responsiveness of advice\npaid, safe and secure jobs net zero transition provided by the Authority\nMeasure 1.3 Ensure the Measure 3.3 The Authority\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $1 million, 1 million | 9.1: Restructuring\nVariances are considered ‘significant’ if they are core to the agency’s activities and based on the\nFunctions assumed\nfollowing criteria:\nAssets recognised\n• the variance between budget and actual is greater than +/- 10% and greater than +/- $1 million\nAppropriations receivable 1,990 of the original budget for a line item;\nAppropriations receivable - DCB 2,086 • an item is below this threshold but is considered important for th | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)` |\n| $12.5 million, 12.5 million | Supplier expenses comprises $12.5 million in secondment Suppliers - Statement of Comprehensive Income\nexpenses for Net Zero Economy Authority staff seconded from\nPM&C – this was excluded from the original budget. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)` |\n| $0.5\nmillion, 0.5\nmillion | [pages 106,107,108,109,110]\nand based on the\nfollowing criteria:\n• the variance between budget and actual is greater than +/- 10% and greater than +/- $0.5\nmillion of the original budget for a line item;\n• an item is below this threshold but is considered important for the reader’s understanding;\n• the variances relating to balance sheet and cash flows are a result of the factors explained\nfor net cost of services variations. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)` |\n| $4.3 million, 4.3 million | In 2024–25, the Authority’s total administered expenditure was $4.3 million for supplier\nexpenses relating to the Net Zero Economic Transformation campaign. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)` |\n| $34.3 million, 34.3 million | The review recognises economic jobs for participating employees.\ndiversification will not be instantaneous or the same\nIn the 2024–25 Budget, the government committed\nacross all regions.\n$34.3 million to deliver the EIJP Redeployment Grants\nPart 5 of the NZEA Act enables the participation of Program to encourage local employers to offer jobs\nreceiving employers in the EIJP. | `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Report.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Report.pdf)` |\n| 72 Employees | Budget Variance explanation Affected statements and line items\nThe original budget assumed the finalisation of the machinery Employee expenses - Statement of Comprehensive Income\nof government (MoG) transition out of the Department of the Employee provisions - Statement of Financial Position\nPrime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), including the section 72 Employees - Cash Flow Statement\ntransfer of staff, to occur in February 2025, however, it has\nbee | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)` |\n| $1.3 million, $460,604 , 1.3 million | Through the Indigenous Innovative Bioeconomy\nDemonstration Project, Indigenous communities will increase energy resilience by\nharnessing energy from forest biomass and explore opportunities to generate\nrevenue through GHG emission savings and carbon sequestration.\n $1.3 million to identify the most suitable pathway to de-risk fuel switching\nprocesses in large-scale lime kilns in Canadian kraft mills.\n $460,604 from the INRP program, to the B.C. | `strategies/ANU-20Research-20on-20NZA-20--20Final-20Report.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/ANU%20Research%20on%20NZA%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- [Page 36]\nKey activity 4: Be a trusted and influential voice\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net\nzero transition\n2024–25 targets:\nAt least 1 pilot communications campaign implemented in selected priority regions\nEstablish an approach and baseline percentage of community members in priority regions\nwho report understanding of net zero\nResult\nTarget 1: Pilot communications campaign – Achieved\nAchieved: Two pilot communications campaigns were delivered in late 2024 – in the Hunter\nand Central Queensland – under a single overarching communications strategy.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 1: Key Activity 2: Key Activity 3:\nHelp workers Support transitioning Be a trusted and\nregions influential voice\nMeasure 1.1 Employers are Measure 2.1 Useful and Measure 3.1 Community\nsupported to implement timely engagement with members in priority regions\ntheir obligations and stakeholders in priority understand the net zero\nemployees understand the regions transition\nsupport available to them\nunder the EIJP\nMeasure 2.2 Understanding Measure 3.2 Australian\nwhat regions, workers, Government stakeholders\nMeasure 1.2 Workers First Nations peoples, are satisfied with the\naffected by power station and communities need to usefulness, timeliness and\nclosures transition to well- successfully navigate the responsiveness of advice\npaid, safe and secure jobs net zero transition provided by the Authority\nMeasure 1.3 Ensure the Measure 3.3 The Authority\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- Key Activity 4: Be a trusted and influential voice\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net zero\ntransition\nOutputs 2024–25 targets Medium term targets to 2025–28\nThe Authority At least 1 pilot This target will not be measured in future years.\nundertakes targeted communications\ncommunications campaign implemented\nactivities in select in selected priority\npriority regions. regions.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [Page 33]\nThe annual performance statement reports on the Authority’s achievements in\n2024–25 against those measures and targets, providing Parliament and the\ncommunity with a transparent assessment of how the Authority has delivered on its\nobjectives and legislated purpose.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nMeasure 4.1: Proportion of community members in our regions who understand the net\nzero transition\nTarget 2: Establish an approach and baseline (in progress)\nCo-design work to develop a benchmark of community understanding of the transition\nhas been completed.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 71]\nTable 17: Expenses for Net Zero Economy Authority Outcome 1 2024–25\nOutcome 1: Facilitate the achievement of Australia’s\ngreenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by\nActual\nempowering Australia’s communities, regions and Budget* Variation\nexpenses\nworkers most affected by Australia’s transition\nto a net zero emissions economy to anticipate 2024–25 2024–25\n2024–25\nand respond to the risks and opportunities of $’000 $’000\n$’000\nthe transition, including through facilitating\ninvestment, supporting workers, building (a) (a) - (b)\n(b)\ncommunity engagement, and coordinating net zero–\nrelated policies and programs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Our risk management approach\nis detailed in Risk management\nand fraud and corruption control\nplans\nG1(a)v How the accountable authority The Authority was established Climate metrics and 114\noversees the setting of climate- on 11 December 2024 and we targets\nrelated targets and monitors published an interim Emissions\nprogress towards those targets Reduction Plan in July 2025.\n(see paragraphs M5–M8, table 29, While this Emissions Reduction\np126), including targets related Plan sets out our actions to\nto emissions reduction and any contribute to the APS Net\nother climate-related risk and Zero 2030 target, at the time\nopportunity management targets of development our baseline\ncarbon emissions metrics and\ndata were not available.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Reporting against this requirement is embedded throughout the annual report,\nincluding:\n◆ Part 1: Overview – Who we are and why we’re here (p14): outlines the Authority’s\npurpose and functions, including supporting workers, industries, and communities\nin transition.\n◆ Spotlight on: Torrens Island Community of Interest process (pp15–16): describes\nengagement with workers and communities affected by the closure of Torrens\nIsland B Power Station.\n◆ The year in focus – Missions 1 and 2 (p20): details work to support workers in coal\nand gas facilities (Mission 1) and to support communities significantly affected by\nthe transition (Mission 2).\n◆ Spotlight on: In the Hunter with Business Hunter (pp22–23): highlights the\nAuthority’s role in supporting one of Australia’s largest regional economies as it\ndiversifies and transitions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 2]\nStatutory Review of the EIJP 2025 — Summary report\nReview purpose\nand context\nUnder section 68 of the Net\nZero Economy Authority Act\n2024 (NZEA Act), the CEO of the\nAuthority must conduct, or cause\nto be conducted, a review into the\noperation of Part 5, and ensure\nthe review is completed within\n12 months of the NZEA Act’s\ncommencement.\n Source: `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Summary-20Report.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Summary%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 23]\n2025–26 targets Medium term targets to 2028–29 Ownership\nMethodology Through an evaluative approach, utilising two case studies drawn from its priority\nregions, the Authority will seek to understand how effectively it has delivered on\nits intended outcomes.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 130]\nMetrics and targets climate disclosures\nTable 29: Commonwealth Climate Disclosure Requirements summary for metrics and\ntargets and the Authority’s response and cross-references\nCriteria Requirement summary Response and cross- References Page\nreferences\nM0 Objective of category Achieved through M1\nM1(b) Information on greenhouse Achieved through M3 Emissions reporting 115\ngases in accordance with M3\nM1(c) Information on targets and See APS Net Zero Factsheet Emissions reporting 115\nprogress towards targets in and Emissions reporting\naccordance with M5–M9\nM3(a) Greenhouse gas emissions See Emissions reporting Emissions reporting 115\ngenerated in tonnes CO2e\nM3(b) Greenhouse gas emissions Not applicable.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [pages 16,17,18]\ny understand the net zero\nemployees understand the regions transition\nsupport available to them\nunder the EIJP\nMeasure 2.2 Understanding Measure 3.2 Australian\nwhat regions, workers, Government stakeholders\nMeasure 1.2 Workers First Nations peoples, are satisfied with the\naffected by power station and communities need to usefulness, timeliness and\nclosures transition to well- successfully navigate the responsiveness of advice\npaid, safe and secure jobs net zero transition provided by the Authority\nMeasure 1.3 Ensure the Measure 3.3 The Authority\nEIJP is being implemented increases the understanding\nappropriately and operating of governments, regions,\nas intended communities and workers\nthrough monitoring and\nreporting on the transition\n14 Net Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2025-26\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- For most\nforeign investors, the threshold for screening for the acquisition of agricultural land is $15 million\n(cumulative).27\nChallenges with securing transmission access and grid connection in the NEM also persist and are\nlikely to get worse if delays with the transmission build out persist.28 The AEMO, in collaboration with\nindustry, is continuing to progress a wide-ranging connection reform program aimed at streamlining\nthe connection process and ensuring that technical requirements remain relevant for emerging\ntechnologies such as grid forming inverters and large inverter-based loads.29\nGovernment could also explore approaches adopted in other countries to change the risk-reward\nstructure for critically important pieces of energy infrastructure.\n Source: `strategies/Net-20Zero-20Economy-20Authority-20--20Economic-20Reform-20Roundtable-20Submissi.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20-%20Economic%20Reform%20Roundtable%20Submission%20July%202025%20PDF%20%28v2%29.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nPart 3: Management and accountability 37\nCorporate governance 38\nOur minister 38\nAuthority executive and management structure 39\nBoard operations 44\nCommittees 46\nAudit and Risk Committee 46\nRisk management and fraud and corruption control 48\nExternal scrutiny 49\nParliamentary committee reports 49\nFreedom of information and Information Publication Scheme 49\nPart 4: Our people and culture 51\nWork health and safety 52\nRecruitment and working arrangements 52\nDiversity and inclusion 52\nPerformance management 52\nStrategic Commissioning Framework 53\nStaffing statistics and remuneration 53\nExecutive remuneration 53\n2 Net Zero Economy Authority | Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- The ARC Charter is available on the Authority’s website https://www.netzero.gov.\nau/audit-and-risk-committee\nTable 2: Audit and Risk Committee independent chair and member qualifications,\nknowledge and experience\nMember name, qualifications, knowledge, skills and Number of Total annual\nexperience meetings remuneration\nattended\nMr Matthew Cahill (Chair) 3/3 $15,675\nMr Cahill is a former deputy secretary with over 20 years’\nexperience as a senior executive in multiple Commonwealth\npublic service portfolios, leading policy, operational,\nservice delivery, program, regulatory, corporate and\nassurance leadership teams.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 51]\nMember name, qualifications, knowledge, skills and Number of Total annual\nexperience meetings remuneration\nattended\nMs Alexandra Spark (Member) 3/3 $10,500\nMs Spark is a chartered accountant with more than\n25 years’ experience in audit, financial reporting, risk\nmanagement and regulatory compliance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 129]\nStrategy climate disclosures\nTable 28: Commonwealth Climate Disclosure Requirements summary for strategy\nand the Authority’s response and cross-references\nCriteria Requirement summary Response and cross- References Page\nreferences\nS1(a)– Disclosure of information of Achieved through S2–S4\nS1(b) risks and opportunities and their\neffects\nS2(a) Identify the entity’s material Part 6 Part 6: 109–118\norganisation climate-related Environmental\nrisks and opportunities Performance\nClimate strategy\nS2(b) Categorise each of the material Part 6 Part 6: 109–118\nrisks and opportunities Environmental\nidentified above as ‘physical’ or Performance\n‘transition’ risks\nClimate strategy\nS2(c) Identify the horizon (short, Part 6 Part 6: 109–118\nmedium or long term) for which Environmental\nthe effects of these risks Performance\nand opportunities would be\nexpected to occur Climate strategy\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [pages 137,138,139]\nce\nAudit Committee\n17AG(2A)(a) A direct electronic address of the charter Mandatory Part 3: Management 46\ndetermining the functions of the entity’s and accountability\naudit committee - Audit and Risk\nCommittee\n17AG(2A)(b) The name of each member of the entity’s Mandatory Part 3: Management 46–47\naudit committee and accountability\n- Audit and Risk\nCommittee\n17AG(2A)(c) The qualifications, knowledge, skills or Mandatory Part 3: Management 46–47\nexperience of each member of the entity’s and accountability\naudit committee - Audit and Risk\nCommittee\n17AG(2A)(d) Information about the attendance of each Mandatory Part 3: Management 46–47\nmember of the entity’s audit committee at and accountability\ncommittee meetings - Audit and Risk\nCommittee\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Annual Report 2024–25 133\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 144]\nAppendix 3: Abbreviations and acronyms\nABN Australian Business Number\nACT Australian Capital Territory\nACTU Australian Council of Trade Unions\nAO Officer of the Order of Australia\nAM Member of the Order of Australia\nAPS Australian Public Service\nARC Audit and Risk Committee\n(the) Authority the Net Zero Economy Authority\nCA Chartered Accountant\nCA ANZ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\nCEO Chief Executive Officer\nCROMP Commonwealth Risk and Opportunities Management Program\nEIJP Energy Industry Jobs Plan\nEL Executive Level\nELT Executive Leadership Team\nESG Environmental, Social and Governance\nFOI Freedom of Information\nGST Goods and Services Tax\nIPS Information Publication Scheme\nNBN Co National Broadband Network Company\nNSW New South Wales\nNZEA Net Zero Economy Authority\nNZEA Act the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 146]\nIndex\nA see also accountable authority\nabbreviations, 140 Bover, Travis, 18, 54, 55\naccountable authority, 26, 40 Business Hunter, 22\nreview by, 5–6\nC\nsee also Board\nCahill, Matthew, 46\nadministrative tribunal decisions, 49\ncapability reviews, 49\nadvertising campaigns, 32, 130, 138\nCentral Queensland, 8, 20, 21, 31, 32\nAlbanese, Anthony, Hon, 9, 10\nChief Executive Officer, 18, 39\nannual performance statements, 26–33\nmessage from, 7–8\nAPS Net Zero 2030, 114, 115\nsee also Shankey, David\nAPS Strategic Commissioning\nclimate disclosures, 110–117, 120–126\nFramework, 53\nclimate governance, 110–111\nAudit and Risk Committee, 29, 46–47, 48\nclimate metrics and targets, 114–117,\nCharter, 46\n128–129\naudit report, 70–71\nClimate Risk and Opportunity\nAustralian Government’s Approach Management Program, 111\nto Climate Risk and Opportunity\nclimate risk management, 111–112\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 149]\nremuneration Strategic Commissioning Framework, 53\nkey management personnel, 53–55 strategy climate disclosures, 125\nsenior executives and other highly\nT\npaid staff, 56–57\nTorrens Island B Power Station, 8, 15–16,\nreportable consultancy contracts,\n20, 30\n103–104\nreportable non-consultancy contracts, U\n104–105 Upper Spencer Gulf, 8, 20\nresourcing tables, 66–67\nV\nrisk management, 48\nvision of NZEA, 7, 14, 28\nclimate disclosures, 124–126\nW\nclimate-related risks, 110\nwebsite, iv, 8, 21\nsee also Audit and Risk Committee\nWhitton, Zoe, 40, 43, 54, 55\nRisk Management Policy and\nFramework, 48 work health and safety, 52\nRoss, Iain, 40, 41, 54, 55 Work Health and Safety Act 2011, 130\nworking arrangements, 52\nS\nWorkplace Gender Equality Act 2012, 52\nSenate Finance and Public\nAdministration Legislation Y\nCommittee, 49\nyear in focus, 20–21\nShankey, David, 7–8, 18, 39, 54, 55\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 14]\n# Enterprise Risk Management of the risk\n3 Unexpected change in ◆ Perform regular assessment of current priorities and role\ncircumstance or events and willingness to adjust strategic direction.\n◆ Monitoring of broader transition challenges and issues\nThe Authority is unable to re-\nboth within and beyond the Authority’s priority regions.\ndirect efforts at short notice to a\nsignificant and unexpected event ◆ Define, implement and monitor transition standards.\nor change in Government priorities. ◆ Work with other parts of government to identify changes\nin circumstances and develop relevant policies, such as\nsystemic workforce or industrial transition policies.\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 114]\nCommonwealth Climate Disclosure\nAs set out in Corporate governance (pp38–45), the Board is the accountable authority\nunder section 12 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act\n2013 (PGPA Act), supported by the Audit and Risk Committee (see Part 3, p46 – ARC).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [pages 125,126,127,128]\na)vi Whether, and to what extent, The Board works closely with the Risk management 48\nrisk oversight is deputised to Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and fraud and\na specific management level to seek advice and assurance corruption control\nposition or management level on risk reporting and controls.\ncommittee (assignee) and how The CEO is responsible for\noversight is exercised over that embedding a positive risk culture\nposition or committee throughout the organisation,\nwhile the SES officers carry the\nday-to-day management of risk\nthroughout the Authority.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 50]\nCommittees\nAudit and Risk Committee\nConsistent with subsection 17(2) of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule), the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) provides\nindependent advice to the Board as the accountable authority on the appropriateness\nof the Authority’s financial reporting, performance reporting, system of risk oversight\nand management, and system of internal control.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- G1(a)ii How the accountable authority During 2024-25 the Authority Audit and Risk 46,\ndetermines whether appropriate identified and allocated staff Committee\nskills and competencies are responsible for developing and\navailable or will be developed to coordinating climate-related Risk management 48\noversee strategies designed to reporting.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nStatement of preparation 2\nPart 1: Our purpose 3\nOur vision 4\nOur missions 4\nOur purpose, role and functions 4\nOur values 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 10\nPart 3: Our performance framework 11\nOur performance measures and targets 12\nRegulator best practice principles 14\nAppendices 15\nAppendix A: Corporate plan requirements 16\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2024-25 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf)`\n- [Page 144]\nAppendix 3: Abbreviations and acronyms\nABN Australian Business Number\nACT Australian Capital Territory\nACTU Australian Council of Trade Unions\nAO Officer of the Order of Australia\nAM Member of the Order of Australia\nAPS Australian Public Service\nARC Audit and Risk Committee\n(the) Authority the Net Zero Economy Authority\nCA Chartered Accountant\nCA ANZ Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand\nCEO Chief Executive Officer\nCROMP Commonwealth Risk and Opportunities Management Program\nEIJP Energy Industry Jobs Plan\nEL Executive Level\nELT Executive Leadership Team\nESG Environmental, Social and Governance\nFOI Freedom of Information\nGST Goods and Services Tax\nIPS Information Publication Scheme\nNBN Co National Broadband Network Company\nNSW New South Wales\nNZEA Net Zero Economy Authority\nNZEA Act the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Appendices\nThe review concludes with the observation that Figure 7: Number of meetings for\nthe prospect of national strategies having a\nthe review by organisation type 125\npositive long-term impact would be enhanced\nby greater collaboration and alignment among Figure 8: Number of public\nlocal stakeholders through ‘Regional Transition submissions received for the\nAgreements’ and an on-the-ground presence review by organisation type 126\nled by the Authority in its priority regions.1 The\nintent of these agreements and the on the ground Figure 9: Energy Industry Jobs\npresence is to add value to initiatives already in Plan process map 127\nplace by streamlining and coordinating efforts\nto harness efficiencies and multiply benefits.\n Source: `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Report.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Report.pdf)`\n- [Page 3]\nContents\nAcknowledgement of Country ii\nChair’s introduction 2\nStatement of preparation 2\nOur purpose 4\nOur key activities 5\nPart 2: Our operating context 6\nOur operating environment 7\nOur organisational capability 8\nCooperation and collaboration 9\nRisk oversight and management 11\nPart 3: Our performance framework 13\nOur performance measures and targets 14\nRegulatory best practice principles 24\nAppendix 25\nCorporate plan requirements 26\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Corporate Plan 2025-26 1\n Source: `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf)`\n- [Page 6]\nPart 3: Management and accountability 37\nCorporate governance 38\nOur minister 38\nAuthority executive and management structure 39\nBoard operations 44\nCommittees 46\nAudit and Risk Committee 46\nRisk management and fraud and corruption control 48\nExternal scrutiny 49\nParliamentary committee reports 49\nFreedom of information and Information Publication Scheme 49\nPart 4: Our people and culture 51\nWork health and safety 52\nRecruitment and working arrangements 52\nDiversity and inclusion 52\nPerformance management 52\nStrategic Commissioning Framework 53\nStaffing statistics and remuneration 53\nExecutive remuneration 53\n2 Net Zero Economy Authority | Annual Report 2024–25\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- [Page 7]\nPart 5: Financial reporting 65\nFinancial performance 2024–25 66\nNet Zero Economy Authority 68\nFinancial statements 68\nProcurement and consultancy 103\nPart 6: Environmental performance 109\nCommonwealth Climate Disclosure 110\nClimate governance 110\nClimate risk management 111\nClimate strategy 112\nClimate metrics and targets 114\nPart 7: Appendices 119\nAppendix 1: Climate disclosures index 120\nAppendix 2: Other legislative requirements 127\nNet Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 127\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 128\nWork Health and Safety Act 2011 130\nCommonwealth Electoral Act 1918 130\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 131\nAppendix 3: Abbreviations and acronyms 140\nGlossary 141\nIndex 142\nNet Zero Economy Authority | Annual Report 2024–25 3\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- The ARC Charter is available on the Authority’s website https://www.netzero.gov.\nau/audit-and-risk-committee\nTable 2: Audit and Risk Committee independent chair and member qualifications,\nknowledge and experience\nMember name, qualifications, knowledge, skills and Number of Total annual\nexperience meetings remuneration\nattended\nMr Matthew Cahill (Chair) 3/3 $15,675\nMr Cahill is a former deputy secretary with over 20 years’\nexperience as a senior executive in multiple Commonwealth\npublic service portfolios, leading policy, operational,\nservice delivery, program, regulatory, corporate and\nassurance leadership teams.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n- Table 22: Contracts without standard Auditor-General access clause, 2024–25\nName of contractor Purpose Total contract Reason for not\nvalue $ (GST inc.) including access\nclauses\nWillyama Services Pty Software 582,381 Standard industry\nLimited maintenance and practice to enter into\nsupport supplier terms and\nconditions\nData#3 Limited Software 330,000 Standard industry\nmaintenance and practice to enter into\nsupport supplier terms and\nconditions\nProcurement initiatives to support small and medium enterprises\nThe Authority supports small business participation in the Commonwealth\nGovernment procurement market.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `corporate-plans/2025-26.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/NZEA%20Corporate%20Plan%202025%E2%80%9326%20v4Acc.pdf\n- `corporate-plans/2024-25.pdf` - corporate-plans - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf\n- `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Report.pdf` - strategies - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Report.pdf\n- `strategies/EIJP-20Review-20--20Summary-20Report.pdf` - strategies - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-03/EIJP%20Review%20-%20Summary%20Report.pdf\n- `strategies/ANU-20Research-20on-20NZA-20--20Final-20Report.pdf` - strategies - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/ANU%20Research%20on%20NZA%20-%20Final%20Report.pdf\n- `strategies/Net-20Zero-20Economy-20Authority-20--20Economic-20Reform-20Roundtable-20Submissi.pdf` - strategies - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20-%20Economic%20Reform%20Roundtable%20Submission%20July%202025%20PDF%20%28v2%29.pdf\n- `strategies/PMC24-6518_NZEA_EIJP_Infographic_A_1pager-20-284-29.pdf` - strategies - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-03/PMC24-6518_NZEA_EIJP_Infographic_A_1pager%20%284%29.pdf\n- `strategies/EIJP_Review_Consultation_Paper.pdf` - strategies - https://storage.googleapis.com/files-au-netzero/netzero/p/prj36cb08502a21ef16bc99b/page/EIJP_Review_Consultation_Paper.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/about\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/annual-report\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/NZEA_Annual_Report_v20ACC.pdf\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/corporate-plan\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/NZEA_Corporate_Plan_Final%20for%20publication.pdf\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/latest-news\n- `pages/priorities-index.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/our-work\n- `pages/priorities-index__06.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/regions\n- `pages/priorities-index__07.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/our-work\n- `pages/priorities-index__08.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/energy-industry-jobs-plan\n- `pages/priorities-index__09.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/energy-industry-jobs-plan-review\n- `pages/reforms-index.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/economic-reform-roundtable-submission\n- `pages/reforms-index__03.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/economic-reform-roundtable-submission\n- `pages/reforms-index__04.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-08/Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20-%20Economic%20Reform%20Roundtable%20Submission%20July%202025%20PDF%20%28v2%29.pdf\n- `pages/reforms-index__05.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-07/Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20-%20Economic%20Reform%20Roundtable%20Submission%20July%202025.docx\n- `pages/reviews-index.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/energy-industry-jobs-plan-review\n- `pages/reviews-index__02.html` - pages - https://www.netzero.gov.au/media-release-consultation-open-review-energy-industry-jobs-plan\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No major source gaps detected by the deterministic checks.", "legislation_md": "# Net Zero Economy Authority — Legislation Administered\n\n**Generated**: 2026-05-12T23:11:13+00:00\n**Source**: LLM extraction (gemini-flash-lite) from latest annual report and corporate plan\n**Tokens**: 25,202 in / 256 out · cost: $0.00262\n\n> Acts and instruments this entity administers or has primary responsibility for.\n> Excludes generic gov-wide compliance Acts (PGPA, Public Service Act, FOI, Privacy, etc.).\n\n**Source documents fed to the model**:\n- Annual report: `annual-reports\\2024-25.txt`\n- Corporate plan: `corporate-plans\\2025-26.txt`\n\n## 2 laws administered\n\n| Title | Year | Type | What this entity does under it |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| [Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20Act%202024) | 2024 | Act | Establishes the Authority and outlines its objects, functions, and governance structure, including responsibilities related to the Energy Industry Jobs Plan. |\n| [Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Act 2024](https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Net%20Zero%20Economy%20Authority%20(Transitional%20Provisions)%20Act%202024) | 2024 | Act | Provides for the transitional arrangements for the establishment of the Net Zero Economy Authority. |", "global_initiatives_md": "# Net Zero Economy Authority — Global Initiatives Catalogue\n\n## Focus areas\n* Supporting workers and communities through industrial transition\n* Facilitating investment and new industry development in transition regions\n* Coordinating policy and providing advice on the net zero transition\n* Community engagement and communication on the net zero transition\n\n## Supporting workers and communities through industrial transition\n\n### Energy Transition Partnership\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero\n**Year**: 2023\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This initiative supports communities and workers affected by the transition away from fossil fuels, particularly in areas historically reliant on coal power. It aims to create new jobs and economic opportunities through targeted investment and skills development programmes.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Provides a model for coordinating support for workers and communities impacted by power station closures, mirroring Australia's focus on regions like the Hunter Valley and Latrobe Valley.\n**Find more**: [UK government energy transition support](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+government+energy+transition+partnership)\n\n### Just Transition Fund\n**Jurisdiction**: Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia)\n**Run by**: Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia\n**Year**: 2019\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This fund provides financial support for structural changes in coal-mining regions. It aims to foster innovation, create new employment opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents affected by the phasing out of coal power.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers insights into a dedicated, long-term funding mechanism for regions undergoing significant industrial transformation due to decarbonisation.\n**Find more**: [Germany Just Transition Fund](https://www.google.com/search?q=Germany+Just+Transition+Fund+coal+regions)\n\n### Workforce Transition Framework\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Government of Canada (various departments)\n**Year**: Ongoing (evolved over time)\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Canada has implemented various programs and strategies to support workers in transitioning industries, such as oil and gas. These initiatives often include retraining, skills development, relocation assistance, and support for entrepreneurship.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Demonstrates a whole-of-government approach to managing workforce impacts from energy transitions, which could inform Australia's Energy Industry Jobs Plan.\n**Find more**: [Canada workforce transition energy sector](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canada+workforce+transition+energy+sector)\n\n### Transition Accelerator\n**Jurisdiction**: United States\n**Run by**: Department of Energy\n**Year**: 2022\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This initiative aims to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies and support communities historically dependent on fossil fuels. It provides funding and technical assistance to help these communities diversify their economies and create new jobs.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers a model for directly supporting the economic diversification of regions heavily impacted by the shift away from fossil fuels.\n**Find more**: [US Department of Energy Transition Accelerator](https://www.google.com/search?q=US+Department+of+Energy+Transition+Accelerator)\n\n## Facilitating investment and new industry development in transition regions\n\n### Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) - Energy Systems\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)\n**Year**: 2016 (ISCF launched, energy systems specific challenges evolved)\n**Status**: Active (though specific challenges may conclude)\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The ISCF funds business-led innovation projects that address the UK's biggest industrial and societal challenges. The energy systems theme specifically supports the development and deployment of clean energy technologies and infrastructure.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Provides a framework for government-backed investment in new, decarbonised industries, encouraging private sector participation in regional economic transformation.\n**Find more**: [UKRI Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Energy Systems](https://www.google.com/search?q=UKRI+Industrial+Strategy+Challenge+Fund+Energy+Systems)\n\n### Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS)\n**Jurisdiction**: European Union\n**Run by**: European Commission\n**Year**: Ongoing (evolved through various programmes like Horizon Europe)\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: RIS aims to help regions identify and develop their unique strengths and innovation potential. It supports the creation of regional innovation ecosystems that can attract investment and foster new, sustainable industries.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers a blueprint for a place-based approach to identifying and nurturing regional economic opportunities in the net zero transition.\n**Find more**: [EU Regional Innovation Strategies](https://www.google.com/search?q=EU+Regional+Innovation+Strategies)\n\n### Invest Northern Ireland - Green Innovation\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)\n**Run by**: Invest Northern Ireland\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This programme supports businesses in developing and adopting green technologies and practices. It aims to drive innovation, create jobs, and enhance the competitiveness of Northern Ireland's economy in the context of net zero goals.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Demonstrates how a regional economic development agency can actively promote and facilitate investment in green industries.\n**Find more**: [Invest NI Green Innovation](https://www.google.com/search?q=Invest+Northern+Ireland+Green+Innovation)\n\n### Regional Economic Development Programme\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada (various provinces)\n**Run by**: Provincial governments (e.g., Alberta, Ontario)\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Many Canadian provinces have programmes dedicated to supporting regional economic diversification and growth. These often include incentives for businesses to invest in new sectors, particularly those aligned with clean technology and sustainable development.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Provides examples of provincial-level strategies for attracting investment and fostering new industries in regions impacted by economic shifts.\n**Find more**: [Canada provincial regional economic development](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canada+provincial+regional+economic+development)\n\n## Coordinating policy and providing advice on the net zero transition\n\n### Climate Change Committee (CCC)\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Independent statutory body\n**Year**: 2008\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The CCC provides independent, evidence-based advice to the UK government on emissions reduction targets and climate change risks. It plays a crucial role in scrutinising progress and recommending policies to meet legally binding carbon budgets.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers a model for an independent advisory body that can provide robust, data-driven analysis to inform government decision-making on the net zero transition.\n**Find more**: [UK Climate Change Committee](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+Climate+Change+Committee)\n\n### Office of Climate Change and Energy Transition (OCCET)\n**Jurisdiction**: Singapore\n**Run by**: Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE)\n**Year**: Established as part of broader climate efforts, specific office evolved\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: OCCET coordinates Singapore's climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. It works across government agencies to develop and implement policies for a sustainable and low-carbon future.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Demonstrates a dedicated central coordinating function for climate and energy transition policy within a government ministry.\n**Find more**: [Singapore Office of Climate Change and Energy Transition](https://www.google.com/search?q=Singapore+Office+of+Climate+Change+and+Energy+Transition)\n\n### Net Zero Directorate\n**Jurisdiction**: New Zealand\n**Run by**: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)\n**Year**: Evolved within MBIE's structure\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: This directorate is responsible for developing and coordinating policy related to New Zealand's transition to a net zero economy. It works to ensure a coherent and effective approach to climate action across government.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Provides an example of a government directorate focused on the practical coordination of net zero policies and programmes.\n**Find more**: [New Zealand Net Zero Directorate MBIE](https://www.google.com/search?q=New+Zealand+Net+Zero+Directorate+MBIE)\n\n### OECD Centre on Climate and Energy Security\n**Jurisdiction**: OECD\n**Run by**: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development\n**Year**: Ongoing initiatives, centre focus evolved\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The OECD provides analysis and policy recommendations on climate change mitigation, energy security, and the economic implications of the transition to net zero. It facilitates international cooperation and knowledge sharing among member countries.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers access to comparative international analysis and best practices for policy coordination and advice on the net zero transition.\n**Find more**: [OECD Centre on Climate and Energy Security](https://www.google.com/search?q=OECD+Centre+on+Climate+and+Energy+Security)\n\n## Community engagement and communication on the net zero transition\n\n### Citizens' Assemblies on Climate Change\n**Jurisdiction**: Ireland\n**Run by**: Oireachtas (Parliament)\n**Year**: 2019-2020 (first assembly)\n**Status**: Completed (specific assemblies), model used for other policy areas\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: A randomly selected group of citizens deliberated on how Ireland should achieve its climate targets. They produced a set of recommendations that informed government policy.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Demonstrates an innovative method for engaging citizens in complex policy decisions, fostering understanding and buy-in for the net zero transition.\n**Find more**: [Ireland Citizens' Assembly Climate Change](https://www.google.com/search?q=Ireland+Citizens%27+Assembly+Climate+Change)\n\n### Climate Conversations\n**Jurisdiction**: United Kingdom\n**Run by**: Various local authorities and NGOs\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: These initiatives involve local community outreach programmes designed to explain the impacts of climate change and the transition to net zero. They aim to build understanding, address concerns, and encourage local action.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Provides practical examples of how to conduct hyper-local communication and engagement to build community understanding and support for the transition.\n**Find more**: [UK local climate conversations](https://www.google.com/search?q=UK+local+climate+conversations)\n\n### Regional Community Engagement Frameworks\n**Jurisdiction**: Canada\n**Run by**: Various federal and provincial bodies\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: Canada has developed various frameworks and strategies for engaging with communities, particularly Indigenous communities, in resource development and environmental policy. These focus on building relationships, ensuring local input, and sharing benefits.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Offers models for structured, culturally appropriate engagement with diverse communities in regions undergoing significant economic change.\n**Find more**: [Canada regional community engagement frameworks](https://www.google.com/search?q=Canada+regional+community+engagement+frameworks)\n\n### Public Dialogue on Energy Transition\n**Jurisdiction**: Germany\n**Run by**: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action\n**Year**: Ongoing\n**Status**: Active\n**What it does (2–3 sentences)**: The German government regularly engages the public in dialogues about the energy transition (Energiewende). These dialogues aim to explain policy decisions, gather feedback, and build societal consensus.\n**Why it matters to Australia (1–2 sentences)**: Illustrates a sustained approach to public consultation and communication to build understanding and support for a major national transition.\n**Find more**: [Germany public dialogue energy transition](https://www.google.com/search?q=Germany+public+dialogue+energy+transition)\n\n*These entries are generated by an AI model based on the provided strategy brief and publicly available information. They are intended for internal comparison and analysis and should be verified with authoritative sources before any public citation.*", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": "for a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in the net zero economy", "vision_source_page": 6, "purposes": "Our purpose is to help the people and support the communities impacted by Australia's transition to a net zero economy.", "purposes_source_page": 6, "how_we_deliver": "We operate in a complex landscape where multiple entities, at all levels of government and with many from non-government sectors, are engaged in the economic and social aspects of the transition to a net zero emissions economy. We are not only preparing Australian communities for change but we are also providing the tools to help identify opportunities and benefit from this transition. Our role is not to duplicate the work of others, but to drive regional transformation by facilitating investment and providing strategic leadership where we are best placed to do so. We work in three core ways: 1. Where we have direct levers, we act decisively – setting standards, supporting best practice and delivering targeted programs. 2. In priority regions, we partner with stakeholders – to develop and support implementation of transition strategies that reflect local priorities, ensuring regions shape their own economic future. 3. Where we have influence, we shape the conversation – aligning policy and stakeholders, providing insights, and ensuring efforts are responsive to community needs.", "how_we_deliver_source_page": 9, "government_priorities": [], "outcomes": [ { "name": "Facilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by empowering Australia's communities, regions and workers most affected by Australia's transition to a net zero emissions economy to anticipate and respond to the risks and opportunities of the transition, including through facilitating investment, supporting workers, building community engagement, and coordinating net zero related policies and programs.", "description": "Facilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets by empowering Australia's communities, regions and workers most affected by Australia's transition to a net zero emissions economy to anticipate and respond to the risks and opportunities of the transition, including through facilitating investment, supporting workers, building community engagement, and coordinating net zero related policies and programs.", "key_activities": [ "Help workers in coal and gas facilities affected by the transition to prepare for, and find, new well-paid, safe and secure jobs", "Support communities significantly affected by the transition to net zero to prosper, including through economic development and investment", "Be a trusted and influential voice to build understanding of, and shape policy on, the regional net zero transition" ], "source_page": 14 } ], "values": [ "impartial", "committed to service", "accountable", "respectful", "ethical", "stewardship" ], "values_framework_name": "Australian Public Service (APS) Values", "kpi_targets_2025_26": [ { "code": "1.1", "measure": "Employers are supported to implement their obligations and employees understand the support available to them under the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP)", "target": "Baseline of employers and employees who agree the Authority's advice, information, communication were useful and timely.", "source_page": 15 }, { "code": "1.2", "measure": "Workers affected by power station closures transition to well-paid, safe and secure jobs", "target": "The framework for the receiving employer grants program is successfully established in 2025–26, with grant guidelines finalised and the supporting Online Jobs Board developed to support the first closures in 2026-27.", "source_page": 16 }, { "code": "1.3", "measure": "Ensure the EIJP is being implemented appropriately and operating as intended", "target": "The EIJP Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and our approach to regulatory compliance and performance measurement is developed. A review of Part 5 of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 is completed within 12 months of the Authority's establishment.", "source_page": 17 }, { "code": "2.1", "measure": "Useful and timely engagement with stakeholders in priority regions", "target": "Baseline of key regional stakeholders, including First Nations representatives and state government counterparts, who are satisfied with the Authority's contribution to regional cooperation.", "source_page": 18 }, { "code": "2.2", "measure": "Understanding what regions, workers, First Nations peoples, and communities need to successfully navigate the net zero transition", "target": "Regional strategies are in place in all of the Authority's priority regions.", "source_page": 19 }, { "code": "3.1", "measure": "Community members in priority regions understand the net zero transition", "target": "Two case studies demonstrate the Authority's performance: Development and delivery of a region-specific toolkit for Latrobe Valley. Development and delivery of hyper-local communication partnerships.", "source_page": 20 }, { "code": "3.2", "measure": "Australian Government stakeholders are satisfied with the usefulness, timeliness and responsiveness of advice provided by the Authority", "target": "At least 70% of Australian Government stakeholders satisfied with the usefulness, timeliness and responsiveness of advice received.", "source_page": 22 }, { "code": "3.3", "measure": "The Authority increases the understanding of governments, regions, communities and workers through monitoring and reporting on the transition", "target": "A monitoring framework for the transition is established, with initial baselining conducted.", "source_page": 23 } ], "kpi_results_2024_25": [ { "code": "1.1", "measure": "The Net Zero Economy Authority is established", "result": "Board and governance frameworks operationalised by 1 January 2025. The Authority's Board was established and met for the first time on 12 December 2024. 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