Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 2) 2025

Overview

The Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 2) 2025I, enacted in 2025 by the Australian Government, was introduced to address the critical need for strategic advice and expertise in transitioning the energy industry workforce towards a net-zero economy. This notifiable instrument was enacted under subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 by Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia. The policy objective behind this legislation is to ensure the redeployment of energy industry workers is managed in a manner that is both economically sustainable and environmentally responsible, facilitating a smoother transition to renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. By appointing Ben Moxham to the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group for a term of three years, the government aims to leverage his expertise in guiding policy and strategies that support workforce adaptation and economic resilience in the evolving energy sector.

Scope and Application

The Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 2) 2025I, issued under the authority of the Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia, establishes the appointment of Ben Moxham as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group for a term of three years, commencing from the day following the registration of this instrument on the Federal Register of Legislation. This instrument is an example of the Commonwealth Government’s commitment to the transition of the energy sector towards net zero emissions, focusing on the redeployment of workers within the industry. The appointment applies to Ben Moxham, an individual selected for his expertise and experience in the energy sector, to contribute to the advisory group’s objectives. The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 provides the legislative framework within which this appointment is made, and its scope is confined to the specific appointment, without extending to broader legislative provisions or other appointments within the authority. The Act's jurisdictional reach is inherently federal, as it involves the appointment under a Commonwealth Act. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular notifiable instrument, and its application is direct and limited to the specified appointment without reliance on subordinate instruments for extension or restriction.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 2) 2025I are set out in section 1, where it establishes the appointment of Ben Moxham as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group. This appointment is for a specified period of three years, commencing the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation (section 1(1)). This section is crucial as it legally authorises the appointment and outlines the duration of the member's term. The Act imposes certain obligations and requirements on Ben Moxham upon his appointment. As a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group, he is expected to contribute to the group's efforts in advising the Net Zero Economy Authority on matters related to the redeployment of workers within the energy industry, particularly in the context of transitioning to a net zero economy (section 1(2)). His role would likely involve participating in meetings, providing expert advice, and collaborating with other group members to develop strategies and recommendations that support the objectives of the Authority. In terms of breaches and consequences, the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties for non-compliance with the provisions outlined. However, the nature of the appointment and the advisory role suggests that any failure to fulfil the duties associated with the position could potentially lead to disciplinary actions under internal policies of the Net Zero Economy Authority. Additionally, if the breach is severe enough, it could result in the termination of the appointment. The Act does not specify maximum penalties for such breaches, leaving it to the Authority to determine appropriate actions based on the circumstances of the non-compliance.