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Urgent Call to Protect 1,000 Jobs Amid Power Station Closure

8/2/2025

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The Centre for Future Work calls on the Australian government to safeguard the jobs of over 1,000 workers impacted by the impending closure of Eraring Power Station in August 2027. They stress the importance of implementing the Energy Industry Jobs Plan to aid these transitioning workers, highlighting the necessity for a united approach beyond Origin Energy's current efforts.

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The Centre for Future Work calls on the Australian government to safeguard the jobs of over 1,000 workers impacted by the impending closure of Eraring Power Station in August 2027. They stress the importance of implementing the Energy Industry Jobs Plan to aid these transitioning workers, highlighting the necessity for a united approach beyond Origin Energy's current efforts.