NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Perth | Friday 17 November 2023


NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS



What lies ahead for Western Australia: unpacking the energy transition

In partnership with the Western Australian Government, CEDA hosted an outstanding line up of innovative thinkers,
policy makers and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities for WA in the global energy transition.






"There is nothing more important 
to Australia's economic future than 
the energy transition and the 
opportunities for diversification
that that transition presents to 
all of us"

CEDA CEO, MELINDA CILENTO

"There is nothing more important 
to Australia's economic future than 
the energy transition and the 
opportunities for diversification
that that transition presents to 
all of us"

CEDA CEO, MELINDA CILENTO






What we discussed

Vision for a Sustainable WA

Energy infrastructure

Green energy skills

Social license

Financing the energy transition







"I’m also pleased to announce today another
initiative to support renewable uptake in the state – 
With a joint Albanese/ Cook Government 
partnership to deliver cheaper, cleaner solar for 
up to 2000 regional and remote households 
in Western Australia.
This is a $19.9 million partnership towards the
WA Government’s Kimberley Communities 
Solar Saver program."


FEDERAL MINISTER, THE HON. CHRIS BOWEN

"I’m also pleased to announce today another
initiative to support renewable uptake in the state – 
With a joint Albanese/ Cook Government 
partnership to deliver cheaper, cleaner solar for 
up to 2000 regional and remote households 
in Western Australia.
This is a $19.9 million partnership towards the
WA Government’s Kimberley Communities 
Solar Saver program."


FEDERAL MINISTER, THE HON. CHRIS BOWEN
Photos of the day

  • The Hon. Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia.

  • Ben Harvey, Chief Reporter, The West Australian and the Hon. Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia.

  • Melinda Cilento, CEO, CEDA.

  • Clint O'Brien, Associate Director, CEDA.

  • The Hon. Chris Bowen, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

  • Dr Alan Finkel AC, Neuroscientist, Engineer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.

  • Katherin Domansky, Net Zero Australia project.

  • Richard Cohen, Managing Director Rail, Port and Core Services, Iron Ore, Rio Tinto.

  • The Hon. Bill Johnston, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Hydrogen Industry; Industrial Relations.

  • Stephanie Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Power.

  • The Hon. Bill Johnston Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Hydrogen Industry; Industrial Relations; Richard Cohen, Managing Director Rail, Port and Core Services, Iron Ore, Rio Tinto; Lucy Nation, Vice President Hydrogen, Australia and Asia Pacific & AREH Project Director, BP Australia; Stephanie Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Power, and Meg O'Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy.

  • Meg O'Neill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Woodside Energy.

  • Lucy Nation, Vice President Hydrogen, Australia and Asia Pacific & AREH Project Director, BP Australia.

  • (Facilitator) Vanessa Torres, President, WA State Advisory Council, CEDA.

  • The Hon. Rita Saffioti, Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism.

  • Dr Mark Hutchinson, Global Chief Executive Officer, Fortescue Future Industries.

  • Pol Le Roux, Chief Operating Officer, Lynas Rare Earths.

  • Steve McCartney, WA State Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.

  • Ian Hansen, Managing Director, Wesfarmers.

  • The Hon. Madeleine King, Federal Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia.

  • The Hon. Madeleine King, Federal Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia.

  • Michael Blakiston, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin.

  • Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive Officer, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

  • Prof. Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia; Cassandra Winzar, Chief Economist, CEDA; the Hon. Simone McGurk, Minister for Training; Water; Youth; Michael Wright, National Secretary, Electrical Trades Union, and Jarvas Croome, Chief Executive Officer, WesTrac.

  • The Hon. Simone McGurk, Minister for Training; Water; Youth; Prof. Peter Klinken AC, Chief Scientist of Western Australia, and Michael Wright, National Secretary, Electrical Trades Union.

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"Seizing these opportunities is 
important not only to meet Australia’s
commitment to net zero emissions by 
2050, but also for the economic 
diversification of the State, which 
until now has chiefly relied on 
exports of our big two 
resources: iron ore and 
liquefied natural gas."

CEDA CHIEF ECONOMIST, CASSANDRA WINZAR
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"Seizing these opportunities is 
important not only to meet Australia’s
commitment to net zero emissions by 
2050, but also for the economic 
diversification of the State, which 
until now has chiefly relied on 
exports of our big two 
resources: iron ore and 
liquefied natural gas."

CEDA CHIEF ECONOMIST, CASSANDRA WINZAR
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