Australia’s transition to a net zero economy by 2050 rests on the strength of the regions, where renewable energy and transmission projects are and will be built. Without strategic coordination and collaboration between industry, government and regional communities, the opportunity to strengthen and rebalance the nation through the net zero transition will be lost. This...

This report is one of four prepared by the Regional Australia Institute in 2023/24, looking into issues affecting regions as Australia moves towards net zero emissions by 2050. The report sets out potential pathways for communities and businesses in regional Australia by exploring Australia’s position in the global context; examining the role of regional cities...

This report is the second of four prepared by the Regional Australia Institute in 2023/24 looking into issues affecting regional communities in the transition to net zero emissions by 2050. The report investigates the challenges and opportunities of decarbonising the main fossil fuel consuming industries in regional Australia.