Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 1) 2025

Overview

The "Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 1) 2025I" was enacted in 2025 by Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia, pursuant to subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. This notifiable instrument addresses the need for expert guidance in the transition of the energy industry workforce towards a net-zero economy. The Australian government established the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 to facilitate the redeployment of workers within the energy sector, ensuring a smooth and equitable transition to sustainable energy practices. The policy objective is to create an advisory group that provides strategic advice on workforce redeployment, enabling the Australian energy industry to adapt to the changing demands of a net-zero future. This instrument specifically appoints Alistair Sage to the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group for a term of three years, effective from the date of registration on the Federal Register of Legislation. The enactment of this notifiable instrument is a step towards achieving the overarching goal of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, which is to support the energy industry workforce through the transition to a sustainable economy, ensuring that workers are equipped with the skills and opportunities necessary for future employment in the evolving sector.

Scope and Application

The Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 1) 2025I is a notifiable instrument under the authority granted by subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. This instrument specifically appoints Alistair Sage as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group, charged with providing expert advice on the redeployment of workers within the energy industry in the context of Australia's transition to a net zero economy. The appointment is effective for a period of three years from the date of registration on the Federal Register of Legislation, thus applying directly to Alistair Sage as an individual and indirectly to the operations and policies of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group. The instrument's jurisdictional reach is limited to the Commonwealth, thereby ensuring alignment with the federal framework established by the Act. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or specific thresholds within this particular instrument, though the broader Act may provide for such provisions. The instrument itself does not extend or restrict application beyond the explicit appointment and term of office for Alistair Sage, with any further regulatory details or operational guidelines likely to be addressed in subordinate instruments or policy documents issued under the authority of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024.

Key Provisions

The primary provision of this legislation (F2025N00263) appoints Alistair Sage as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group (section 1). This appointment is effective from the day following the registration of the instrument on the Federal Register of Legislation and is set to last for three years. This appointment is made under the authority granted by subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. The legislative instrument specifies the role and term length, clearly delineating the scope of the appointment. The legislation imposes certain obligations on the appointed individual, Alistair Sage. As a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group, he is expected to contribute to the group’s mandate, which includes advising on matters related to the redeployment of workers within the energy industry. This likely involves participation in meetings, engagement in discussions, and potentially contributing to the drafting of reports or recommendations. The authority vested in him as a member entails a duty to act in the public interest and to fulfil the responsibilities outlined by the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. Failure to comply with the obligations set forth by the legislation may have legal consequences. Although the specific consequences are not detailed in this particular instrument, breaches of statutory duties or obligations under the overarching Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 could potentially lead to civil or criminal penalties. These may include fines, legal action, or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the relevant authorities. The maximum penalties would be specified under the relevant sections of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, which would provide a detailed framework for enforcement and accountability.