National Action Plan
Our plan for decarbonising industry to create a prosperous, zero-emissions Australia.
Our plan for decarbonising industry to create a prosperous, zero-emissions Australia.
Australia has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish itself as a renewable energy superpower - meeting global demand for clean energy and green products and helping our trading partners to decarbonise.
At the moment, renewable energy and clean manufacturing projects are happening but not at the pace required. Progress is hampered by the lack of policy certainty, availability of skills and labour, and access to critical materials in a competitive global market.
We are developing a National Action Plan that will coordinate strategic investments and actions so that we can cut emissions at the speed and scale required.
The National Action Plan will define a clear sequence of What, Where and When major projects must happen, so that Australia meets our science-based emissions reduction targets while building the foundations for a resilient and zero-emissions economy.
Our research shows that the right actions, in the right place, at the right time can transform industrial regions into clean industry hubs powered by renewable energy. A nationally coordinated network of Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts can secure Australia’s economic future.
To develop the National Action Plan, we have created a set of Critical Success Criteria (CSC) which comprise indicators across multiple key sectors. These are being used to evaluate the strengths, barriers, and opportunities of Australia’s vital economic and industrial regions, giving us a clear picture of their progress towards zero-emissions.
We have begun the work of applying the CSC across key industrial regions and essential commodities poised to lead Australia into a zero-emissions economy. By assessing the capabilities and commitment of governments and industry, identifying obstacles, and pinpointing opportunities, the CSC will provide actionable insights to shape a bold and impactful National Action Plan for a fast and fair energy transition in Australia.
Stakeholder consultation guided the refinement and prioritisation of the CSC, with stakeholders highlighting three key themes: (1) Enabling Infrastructure, (2) Industrial Capability and Capacity, and (3) Policy and Governance, as the ones that we need to evaluate first as we approach this study, to ultimately bring industrial emissions in line with a net-zero economy by 2035.
We have engaged a wide range of key stakeholders, including leaders from industry, community, academia, government, and non-government sectors in this work. To date, we have received in-depth responses from stakeholders including regionally-focused organisations and national bodies across industry, academia, government and non-government organisations. The strong industry response reflects the support of diverse, influential stakeholders for a National Action Plan.
Join us if you would like to help us develop this roadmap for coordinated national decarbonisation efforts that will deliver economic and environmental benefits across Australia.
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