(Hunter Joint Organisation)
Newy 87.8 FM – The Hunter's Mayors are calling on the NSW Government to urgently establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority, pointing to recent evidence presented during the Hunter Valley Operations mine extension hearings.
The Hunter Joint Organisation says the evidence reinforces the need for the right policies to support the region's economic transformation.
As global energy markets evolve, the organisation says the Hunter needs a planned, coordinated approach to protect jobs, support communities and diversify the economy.
The Mayors say the region's communities deserve confidence that appropriate planning is undertaken well before mines reach the end of their operational life.
The Hunter Joint Organisation says robust mine closure and post-mining land use planning should be a standard requirement, helping communities attract new investment, diversify local economies and create future employment opportunities.
The organisation says communities deserve the certainty, investment and long-term planning needed to build the industries and jobs of the future.
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