The Federal Government’s Green Metals Advisory Panel has held its first meeting to discuss and promote greener metals manufacturing.
By 2040, the greener metals industry could deliver up to $122 billion a year to Australia’s economy, while reducing emissions by as much as 250Mt.
Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic, joined members of the new Green Metals Advisory Panel, which met for the first time to advance green metals production in Australia.
The Advisory Panel offers decades of experience in metals industries, financing, research, decarbonisation and industrial workforce issues. Members include:
- Chief Executive of the Australian Steel Institute, Mark Cain
- National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union, Paul Farrow
- KPMG National Managing Partner, Paul Howes
- CEO of the Australian Aluminium Council
- National Secretary of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Steve Murphy
- CEO of the Heavy Industry Low-Carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre, Jenny Selway
- CEO of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Western Australia, Rebecca Tomkinson
Australia’s vast natural resources, paired with abundant renewable energy, can position the nation as one of the world’s lowest-cost, low-emissions metals producers.
Advice from the panel will complement views being gathered from around the country as part of the green metals consultation, which generated more than 90 submissions from producers, peak bodies, researchers and others.
The Advisory Panel will provide independent advice to support the preparation of policy options on green metals and industry decarbonisation.
The panel will also help inform the government’s Net Zero Industrial Plan, which aims to drive down emissions and support investment in the industrial sector.
Mr Husic said, “From Whyalla to Gladstone and Bell Bay to Collie, Australia has a proud history in metal manufacturing. Shifting to greener metals production provides an opportunity for a sustainable future, to continue that rich legacy.”
Mr Husic said the advisory panel boasts impressive expertise and longstanding experience and can help guide Australia in capturing the new jobs and export opportunities that come with greener metals manufacturing.
“Making more things here to create more jobs and grow businesses is what a Future Made in Australia is all about; that’s why we’re making the investments that back Australia’s manufacturers to turn that vision into a reality.”
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