The proposal would establish a Commonwealth Government agency, the Just Transitions Authority, for managing the effect of future power plant closures on workers and communities.

The Just Transitions Authority would:

• provide modelling and advice regarding the transition of employees from closing plants to new employment, early retirement or voluntary redundancy  
• create plans for the workforce in regions affected by plant closures.

The Just Transitions Authority would require a small specialised team headed by a Senior Executive Service Band 2.  The number of full‐time‐equivalent staff would be:

The proposal would commence on 1 July 2019.