Australia's green metals industry set for growth with new Advisory Panel
A new advisory panel, comprising industry leaders and experts, will provide independent advice to help the government develop policies that promote the production of greener metals.
The Federal Government has established a new expert advisory panel to support the growth and decarbonization of Australia's metals manufacturing industry.
The Australian metals industry is facing a significant challenge as it transitions to more sustainable production methods. The new advisory panel will play a crucial role in guiding this transition, helping to identify opportunities for growth and job creation while reducing emissions.
The panel's members bring a wealth of experience in metals industries, financing, research, decarbonization, and industrial workforce issues. The members comprise:
- Mark Cain, Chief Executive of the Australian Steel Institute
- Paul Farrow, National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union
- Paul Howes, National Managing Partner, KPMG
- Marghanita Johnson, CEO of the Australian Aluminium Council
- Steve Murphy, National Secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
- Jenny Selway, CEO of the Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre
- Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia
The government's goal is to position Australia as one of the lowest-cost, low-emissions metals producers in the world. To achieve this, the advisory panel will provide advice on policy options for green metals production and industry decarbonization. The panel's recommendations will also inform the government's Net Zero Industrial Plan, which aims to drive down emissions and support investment across the industrial sector.
As Australia's metals industry transitions to more sustainable production methods, the new advisory panel will play a critical role in supporting this change. By providing expert advice and guidance, the panel will help the government develop policies that promote the growth and decarbonization of the industry, creating new jobs and opportunities for Australian businesses.
According to Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic, the advisory panel will help guide Australia to capture the new jobs and export opportunities that come with greener metals manufacturing. "Shifting to greener metals production provides an opportunity for a sustainable future, to continue that rich legacy," he said.
The government is also gathering views from around the country through a green metals consultation, which has generated over 90 submissions from producers, peak bodies, researchers, and others. The advisory panel's advice will complement these views, helping to shape the government's policy approach to the green metals industry.
