Mapping the Pathway for a Queensland Transition

Six Degrees is currently developing a transition and adjustment policy program for Queensland, as part of our campaign to reduce our dependence on the coal industry.

One of the most influential reports shaping our thinking for Queensland policy was released last year by the University Of Newcastle's Centre for Full Employment and Equity (CofFEE), which looked at the economic impacts of a transition from coal-fired power generation to a renewable energy economy in the Huter Region of New South Wales.  Not only did their analysis demonstrate the feasibility of this transition - it also showed a net increase in secure and high-paying employment in the region of between 3,900 and 10,700 jobs. And this while reducing as much as 50% of the state's entire domestic emissions. 

 Download the full report here.