A group sitting around table discussing maps as part of the Hay and Carrathool shire workshops in April 2024

Regional communities are vital to Australia’s net zero transition. From new industrial infrastructure to workforce and population change, regions are bearing the brunt of change.

Significant change brings great risks and opportunities. Australia can set the standards that will address the challenges of the net zero transition in ways that transform our economy for the better.

The Next Economy works with communities, industries, and governments to build broad support for the transition and expand the boundaries of what Australians can imagine and achieve during the transition to net zero. 

The Next Economy has the experience, relationships, and understanding of regional economic resilience to support the creation of the next economy that works for everyone.

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Regions

28 January 2026

Navigating the energy transition in 2026 

Saideh Kent leads The Next Economy’s energy work. In this Q&A she shares her thoughts on what shaped the transition in 2025, how communities are responding, and what lessons can be learned for the year ahead. 

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22 January 2026

What does ‘good’ look like for our regions in 2026? 

2025 brought with it a rush of policy announcements.  Here at The Next Economy, we're reflecting on what we’ve learnt through our work with regions and how they can continue to manage change well in 2026 and beyond. 

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17 December 2025

Walking Together: A conversation with Darryl French-Majid, CEO of Esparq Ventures

Esparq Ventures is helping Indigenous entrepreneurs in northern Australia turn ideas into businesses that create jobs and strengthen communities. Its founder, Darryl French-Majid, reflects on the journey, the challenges, and what success means for them.

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Events

12 November 2025

The Economy We Could Have – Webinar

Join us for a national webinar exploring what a values-led economy could look like — and how we get there.

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Impacts and achievements

Since 2018, The Next Economy has partnered with regions holding the key to Australia’s transition to net zero emissions.

We have helped create the conditions for systems-level change by demonstrating how it is possible to manage change in ways that strengthen social, economic and environmental outcomes.

We have supported leaders across government, industry and community organisations to manage the impacts of the transition to net zero and a changing climate.

By sharing what we learn, we have supported evidence-based decision making and encouraged broader public support. Together, this has helped build momentum for a rapid, responsible and fair transition.