Submissions

Expanded Capacity Investment Scheme - Design Paper (March 2024)

Establishing the Capacity Investment Scheme is an opportunity that must not be missed by the Australian Government. Properly designed, the Scheme has the potential to deliver many mutually beneficial outcomes - for First...

The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy Consultation Paper (February 2024)

It is clear that a properly funded, ambitious First Nations Clean Energy Strategy and associated funding package through the Federal Budget 2024-25 and beyond will be an investment in Australia’s future economic...

Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 (January 2024)

We have developed three recommendations for inclusion in the 2024-25 Budget, directed towards achieving outcomes that will assist Australia achieve its clean energy transition objectives at the pace and scale required, whilst also...

Jobs and Skills Australia: Australia’s Clean Energy Workforce Discussion Paper (September 2023)

There is clearly much work to be done both to support and enable First Nations Australians who wish to take up employment opportunities in the clean energy sector, particularly as policy frameworks...

Hydrogen Headstart Program Consultation (August 2023)

The Hydrogen Headstart program presents an important opportunity to take practical steps to include and embed First Nations in the development of Australia’s hydrogen industry.

Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act: Issues paper responses (February 2023)

There is a massive global and domestic renewables energy transition underway that is driving generational shifts in energy systems. First Nations people can, and should benefit from this revolution, whether from small...

Proposed South Australian Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 (February 2023)

The First Nations Clean Energy Network welcomes the emphasis put on maximising beneficial economic, environmental and social impacts (and minimising adverse cultural and heritage impacts) in the proposed South Australian Hydrogen and...

National Energy Performance Strategy (February 2023)

Many of our First Nations communities - particularly those that are experiencing extreme temperatures as a result of climate change - don't currently have access to clean, affordable, reliable power; homes that...

Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy (February 2023)

The success of Australiaʼs critical mineral development is contingent on respect for First Nations culture, cultural heritage, land, waters and rights and on genuine engagement, partnership and collaboration. First Nations accordingly must...

Inquiry into Australia’s transition to a green energy superpower (December 2022)

By including and embedding First Nations as partners in the energy transition, and the right to free, prior and informed consent in systems, policy, legislation and projects, the transition can be fair...

Inquiry into Northern Australia Workforce Development (December 2022)

In Northern Australia, almost all land, and also waters, are covered by some form of legally recognised and enforceable First Nations title. Australiaʼs rapid transition to renewable energy will require access to...

National Energy Transition Authority Bill 2022 (November 2022)

There is an opportunity for the formulation and design of a National Energy Transition Authority (and the accompanying policies, processes and resourcing) to be inclusive of First Nations and to ensure that...

Land and Public Works Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (October 2022)

This Bill, introducing “diversification leases” as a new form of tenure on Crown land under the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) (LAA), is not ready for introduction to Parliament and is being...

Gippsland Offshore Renewable Energy Infrastructure Area Proposal (October 2022)

The responsibilities and rights that First Nations have and will assert in Sea Country, even in the absence of a Native Title determination application or determination, places an obligation on project proponents...