Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 4) 2025

Overview

The Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 4) 2025I was enacted in 2025 to address the need for expert guidance in the transition of workers from the energy sector to new industries as Australia moves towards a net-zero economy. This instrument was introduced by Tim Ayres, the Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia, under subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. The policy objective is to ensure that the transition is managed in a way that supports workers and the broader economy, with the appointment of Oliver Judd to the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group intended to bring valuable expertise to this critical area. The instrument is designed to facilitate a smoother transition for workers and the industry as a whole by providing informed advice and recommendations.

Scope and Application

The F2025N00266 (Notifiable instrument) is an appointment made under the authority of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, specifically through the Net Zero Economy Authority (Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group) Appointment (No. 4) 2025I instrument. This instrument designates Oliver Judd as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group for a term of three years. The legislation applies directly to Oliver Judd and indirectly to the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group, which is part of the broader framework established by the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. This Act is a Commonwealth legislation, thus its jurisdiction spans across Australia, affecting entities and individuals involved in the energy industry and those concerned with workforce redeployment strategies in the transition to a net-zero economy. The Act does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in this particular appointment, but it operates within the broader legislative context that may include such provisions in other sections of the Act. The application and interpretation of this Act may also be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which would be detailed in the relevant regulations or guidelines issued under the authority of the Act.

Key Provisions

The primary operative section of the instrument (F2025N00266) is the appointment of Oliver Judd as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group (section 1). This appointment is made under the authority granted by subsection 63(3) of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024. Oliver Judd's role is to serve on the advisory group for a period of three years, commencing from the day after the instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation. This appointment is crucial for the operational functions of the advisory group, which likely involves providing expert advice on the redeployment of workers within the energy industry as the nation transitions towards a net-zero economy. The obligations and requirements imposed by this Act primarily focus on the role and responsibilities of the appointed member. Oliver Judd, as a member of the Energy Industry Worker Redeployment Advisory Group, is expected to contribute to the group’s objectives, which include advising on strategies for the redeployment and retraining of workers within the energy sector. His responsibilities would likely involve participating in meetings, contributing to the development of policy recommendations, and collaborating with other group members to address challenges faced by workers in the transition to a net-zero economy. Additionally, Judd must adhere to any protocols or guidelines established by the Net Zero Economy Authority and the advisory group. The instrument does not explicitly detail offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches within its text. However, any failure to comply with the obligations and requirements set forth by the Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024, or any related legislation governing the advisory group, could potentially lead to administrative or legal repercussions. Such consequences might include the revocation of the appointment, fines, or other penalties as prescribed under the overarching legislation. The specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant provisions outlined in the broader legislative framework.