News & Events

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.

Book launch and events for Regional Energy Transitions in Australia: From Impossible to Possible

Regional Energy Transitions in Australia: From Impossible to Possible is out now. Join us at one of the many launches happening across the country from 5 March 2025.

Nature, people and place: why Australia’s environmental laws are critical for regions 

Australia is rewriting its national environmental laws in response to widespread recognition that the current system is failing both nature and communities. In our submission to the reform process, we shared what we’ve heard from regional Australians around how to make these laws work for people, place and the environment.

Transition in South West Queensland: local views and questions

In November, The Next Economy travelled through South West Queensland, meeting councils, industry and local leaders to explore what transition means for the region. In this piece, our energy project officer Lyndsay Walsh reflects on the trip and how planning can reflect its realities, strengths and priorities.

The Economy We Could Have: new paper out now

Australia’s economy looks strong on the surface, but behind the averages lie deep divides in housing, work, health and opportunity. Our new paper, The Economy We Could Have, asks what our economy is really designed to do, who it is working for, and how can it support people’s wellbeing.

Powering the transition while championing diversity

March 5 2025: Reimagining Diversity in Clean Energy Careers launches today.  The rapid expansion of clean energy development is driving demand for hundreds of thousands of workers with diverse skills but right now many […]

Mixed signals and missed champions: regional transition trends

Across Australia, communities are driving the transition to net zero and tackling multiple disruptions. Here are five key trends we observed in recent months.

Five ways to empower regions in clean energy workforce development 

TNE submitted insights to the National Energy Workforce Strategy consultation in September, focusing on increasing inclusivity in the clean energy workforce. We highlighted five key actions that could empower regions in workforce development.

Increasing inclusivity in the clean energy workforce

TNE provided a submission for the National Energy Workforce Strategy Consultation Paper in September. Here are key insights from the submission.