David Shankey appointed Net Zero Economy Authority CEO
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The news: The federal government has appointed David Shankey as the inaugural chief executive of the Net Zero Economy Authority.
The context: The appointment follows the passing of the government’s Future Made in Australia legislation in Parliament this morning.
Shankey was previously deputy director-general at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works, leading the development of the state’s 10-year energy and jobs plan.
Shankey will work closely with the authority's chair Iain Ross, and receive support from an independent board, which will be appointed shortly.
The Net Zero Economy Authority is set to work with communities, state, territory and local governments, regional bodies, unions, industry, investors and First Nations groups to take advantage of the opportunities presented by global decarbonisation, the government said.
What they said: "The Net Zero Economy Authority is key to unlocking our potential as a renewable energy superpower, and ensuring Australia’s regions and workers realise the benefits of the emerging global net zero economy," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
"I congratulate David Shankey on his appointment, and look forward to working with him as inaugural chief executive officer of the Authority."
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said: "David Shankey has the right experience and approach to make sure the Net Zero Economic Authority delivers on the potential available as our regions transform to take advantage of the global push to decarbonise".
The source: PMO media release
