Back the Clean Jobs Plan VIC

Back the Clean Jobs Plan VIC

What is the Clean Jobs Plan?

The Climate Council has undertaken groundbreaking modelling work with independent economic modelling experts Alpha Beta, to identify the top climate solutions in every state and territory in Australia, that can get Australians back to work and slash our carbon pollution.

The Clean Jobs plan is focused on delivering jobs where they are needed, to people who need them most. 

Why do we need to create clean jobs now?

The pandemic has created an urgent need for State, Territory and Federal Governments  to invest in job creation. But this is an opportunity to tackle the ...

What is the Clean Jobs Plan?

The Climate Council has undertaken groundbreaking modelling work with independent economic modelling experts Alpha Beta, to identify the top climate solutions in every state and territory in Australia, that can get Australians back to work and slash our carbon pollution.

The Clean Jobs plan is focused on delivering jobs where they are needed, to people who need them most. 

Why do we need to create clean jobs now?

The pandemic has created an urgent need for State, Territory and Federal Governments  to invest in job creation. But this is an opportunity to tackle the climate and economic crises – together.

What are the Clean Job opportunities in Victoria?

The projects, identified in the Clean Jobs Plan, would directly create more than 20,000 jobs in Victoria, including:

  • 3,000 - 4,000 jobs in installing utility-scale renewable energy. 
  • 2,000 - 2,500 jobs in organic waste management
  • up to 2,200 jobs in active and public transport; 
  • up to 2,000 jobs in urban and peri-urban gardens; 
  • up to 450 jobs in education and training.

Some jobs could be created now; all would be created within 3 years. 

The Victorian State Government also has the opportunity to accelerate the development of a number of renewable energy projects, particularly in the Gippsland region. These initiatives will create thousands of jobs for Victorians and help us meet our Renewable Energy Target of 50% by 2030. 

Read the report in full here.

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Email your local state member and get them to back the Clean Jobs Plan

We’ve launched our independent economic modelling, and now we need to act fast and back it up with overwhelming community support. 

Check out the key policy solutions in Victoria below and use our template now to send an email to your local state member, asking them to back the Clean Jobs Plan.

 

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  • It’s better to add to and edit the email as much as possible and write your own subject line - to ensure it lands in your MP’s inbox and reflects what you want to say. Just remember, while it's important to be passionate, always be respectful and don't use inappropriate or threatening language.

  • Add a personal message to your email, to explain why this issue is important to you. You can do this by including a relevant personal anecdote or experience. For example, have you recently lost your job because of COVID-19? Would you be interested in a job in a clean energy industry if it was available to you? This will help make the issue real and tangible for your MP.

  • If your MP has made any positive steps on renewable energy and climate change, you can thank them for the action they have already taken. But make sure to make it clear what else you would like them to do.

Be sure to leave your name and contact details at the bottom, so your MP can get back to you with a response.