Clean State Jobs Plan: 26 big ideas for 200,000 WA jobs
Clean State Jobs Plan – Report
There has never been a more important time for WA to have a plan for jobs. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been significant and is likely to be felt across our community for years to come. To reboot our economy, and build back better, we need to have a plan. A plan that puts people and the planet at the centre. On a global scale, we have entered the critical decade for addressing climate change, and Western Australia has a vital role to play. Western Australia can benefit significantly from the transition to a zero-carbon future. The Clean State Jobs Plan sets out an ambitious program of action on climate change and job creation in Western Australia. Together these initiatives will create thousands of new jobs, drive down climate pollution and make WA a fairer, safer and cleaner place to live and work.
Energy
* Repower WA with Renewables: 90% by 2030
* ‘Bright Sparks’ Solar Powered Schools Program
Buildings
* Build 15,000 new, low carbon social housing homes
* Repower and retrofit WA’s 44,000 social housing homes
Transport
* Ride to Recovery: world’s best place to cycle
* Deliver a WA-made tram network for Perth
* WA-made electric bus fleet
* Powering ahead with electric vehicles
Conservation
* Partnerships for Conservation – regenerating the wheatbelt and rangelands
* Urban and Regional Conservation stimulus
* Blue Carbon and Marine Conservation
* Unlocking our Carbon Farming potential
First Nations
* Closing the Gap: urgent infrastructure and services investment
* A transformative, state-wide Aboriginal Place Naming Project
* Expand Aboriginal Rangers and support culture and enterprises
Industry
* Zero emissions metals and WA-made wind turbines
* Decarbonise LNG production and transition to renewable hydrogen
Resilient Regions
* Fund overstretched emergency services in the regions
* Improve Digital Connectivity through the SuperNet
* Forests for life, climate and communities
* A bright future for Collie
Tourism
* Low carbon, local tourism
* Support & expand Aboriginal tourism and business development
Circular Economy
* Reboot Recycling & Resurrect Repair Labs
Care Industries
* A Supercharged, Zero carbon public sector
* Supporting female participation and leadership in a zero-carbon future
TAKE ACTION – Email Premier:
Tell the Premier & Treasurer we support a Clean Jobs Stimulus & Recovery Package. WA’s future depends on what we do together. This is our opportunity to stimulate and reboot Western Australia’s economy, accelerate climate action and support businesses and households as we’re rebuilding a more robust & resilient state. Through taking action on climate change we can deliver thousands of sustainable jobs in clean industries for WA. And the good news is that West Australians already have the skills, expertise, and resources to make it happen. Sign this letter to the Premier & Treasurer to support a clean jobs plan for 200,000 WA jobs.