Collie Just Transition Podcast

Ep 8 Just Transition and the unions - Mining & Energy Union Greg Busson and Stephen Smyth

Greg Busson from the WA branch of the Mining & Energy Union speaks about his vision of Collie's future with special guest Stephen Smyth from the Queensland branch of the Mining & Energy Union sharing his thoughts on how WA is doing a Just Transition. 

Ep 7 Just Transition and regional skills - South Regional TAFE’s Kathy Keay on the new Jobs and Skills Centre in Collie

Kathy Keay from South Regional TAFE is excited about the new Jobs and Skills Centre that is being built in the heart of Collie that should provide workers will the necessary skills and courses to help with the Just Transition process. 

Ep 6 Just Transition Package - WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston on the additional $547.4 million funding package for the Collie Just Transition

WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston joined Collie Community Radio on June 14 to discuss the $547.4 million major funding package which will will be used to further diversify the Collie region, as the State progresses plans to retire State-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030.

Ep 5 Just Transition and the workers - Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union WA State Secretary Steve McCartney

Being involved in the Just Transition Working Group Meetings is an important way to keep Collie workers and the community informed, according to Steve McCartney. It means people on the ground get relevant information about the Transition process as soon as the relevant stakeholders do. 

Ep 4 Just Transition and the local impacts - Collie local Michelle Smith

Michelle is a born-and-bred Collie local and not only does she stand as a Shire of Collie councillor, she has also worked in and around Collie wearing many different hats. Michelle helps us unpack the changes that Collie has seen throughout the Transition process. 

Ep 3 Just Transition looks to the future - International Graphite’s Phil Hearse

Collie is set to become home to WA’s first graphite processing plant, backed by a $2 million grant from the State Government. Hear from the chairman of the company which plans to make that happen. 
Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Collie Delivery Unit Senior Project Officer John Kearney also answers your questions. Submit your questions here: //bit.ly/30Who2b
Produced in partnership with Collie Community Radio. Recorded and presented by Nola Green.

Ep 2 Just Transition in process - Synergy Station Manager Mick Hill

The Just Transition principles are being implemented ahead of the staged retirement of Synergy Muja C's two units in 2022 and 2024. Synergy manager Mick Hill explains.
Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Collie Delivery Unit Senior Project Officer John Kearney also answers your questions. Submit your questions here https://bit.ly/30Who2b
Produced in partnership with Collie Community Radio. Recorded and presented by Nola Green.

Ep 1 What is Just Transition? Member for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns

What is Just Transition and what does it mean for Collie? Member for Collie-Preston Jodie Hanns explains. Also of note is the release of Collie's Investment Prospectus.
Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Collie Delivery Unit Senior Project Officer John Kearney also addresses commonly asked questions. Submit your questions here https://bit.ly/30Who2b
Produced in partnership with Collie Community Radio. Recorded and presented by Nola Green.