Mining towns want plan for energy transformation

Communities in Australia’s coal and gas heartlands say they need greater federal support and policy to mange the energy transition and make the most of economic opportunities.

Guest: Dr Amanda Cahill, CEO The Next Economy and author of What regions need on the path to net zero.

Duration: 12min 42sec
Broadcast: Sat 21 May 2022, 8:20am (the morning of the federal election)

Saturday Extra interview with Dr Amanda Cahill on the morning of the federal election

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