Australian Renewable & Energy Policy
AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AGENCY (ARENA)
Australians Unified – Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water Portfolio
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) accelerates Australia’s transition to a clean, reliable, affordable energy future. It funds innovation, supports emerging technologies, strengthens industry capability, and drives national decarbonisation across electricity, transport, industry, and regional communities.
ARENA works with government, industry, researchers, First Nations communities, and global partners to deliver renewable energy solutions that support Australia’s climate goals and economic prosperity.
OUR ROLE
ARENA exists to:
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Accelerate renewable energy innovation and deployment
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Support emerging technologies (hydrogen, storage, grid integration)
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Strengthen Australia’s clean energy supply chains
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Reduce emissions across industry, transport, and electricity
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Improve energy affordability and reliability
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Support regional and First Nations energy transitions
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Provide evidence‑based insights to government and industry
ARENA ensures Australia remains a global leader in renewable energy and clean technology.
Australians Unified believe that the right energy mix will drive prices down and will continue the energy transition, this involves shifting from old fossil fuel-based systems to clean grean sustainable, low-carbon energy sources. The Key strategies will span technological, structural, financial, and social aspects of a more prosperous future. A mix of coal, gas, hydro, and renewables is considered the most cost-effective energy solution, low emitting coal and neuclear programs are what a more competitive business need into the next generation.
We also believe clean green coal refineries and power stations are the low emition future rather than shipping our coal to countires that emit high polution, this will never be the way forward as we are just shifting the blame elsewhere. The world is also in a low carbon state so climate change is definitly a real factor to a healtier future for our planet.
Success depends on integrated approaches across technology, finance, equity, and governance. Investments need to scale and sustain over decades, focusing on renewables, efficiency, storage, and electrification. Community participation, global collaboration, and stakeholder alignment are essential for a just, reliable, and resilient energy transition. with the development of the Auskus plan we need newclear energy as by the time we get these subs they need new powerplans which would cement the plan for neuclear power.

Deliver a National Climate Adaptation Strategy
Problem Summary
Australia lacks a unified national approach to climate adaptation.
Detailed Reform Plan
Create a national strategy with clear benchmarks for communities, infrastructure and industry.
Policy Actions
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Set national adaptation standards
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Fund community resilience programs
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Integrate climate risk into planning laws
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Support adaptation for agriculture, energy and water sectors
Implementation Pathway
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National consultation
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Draft adaptation benchmarks
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Legislative integration
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Annual adaptation reportin

The right Energy mix means cheaper power for all.
The Australians Unified believes Australia needs a balanced energy mix to provide affordable, clean, and reliable 24/7 power.
Their plan includes introducing zero-emissions nuclear energy, which has been shown to reduce electricity costs and emissions globally.
This means the current energy mix of renewables, gas, and coal will transition to a future mix of renewables, gas, and nuclear.
Zero-emissions nuclear energy will work alongside renewables and more hydro electrical plants and a mix of gas to lower prices and ensure consistent power as we move toward decarbonization.

New clear power stations a must
Australia is already a nuclear nation
Australia has operated a nuclear reactor in Sydney since 1958, producing life-saving medicine. The country has a highly competent and globally recognized nuclear safety regulator. As part of the landmark AUKUS agreement with the United States and the United Kingdom, Australia is adopting nuclear-propelled submarines, becoming the seventh nation to possess them. The other six nations already have advanced nuclear industries. If Australia can operate a reactor for medical purposes, procure nuclear submarines for defense, and export uranium for zero-emissions energy, Australians should have the right to utilize zero-emissions nuclear energy to lower power prices. Additionally, with aging nuclear power banks in the submarines, replacements will eventually be necessary.
A Federal Coalition Government will initially develop two establishment projects using either small modular reactors or modern larger plants such as the AP1000 or APR1400. They will start producing electricity by 2035 (with small modular reactors) or 2037 (if modern larger plants are found to be the best option).
The Australians unified believes Australia must have a balanced energy mix to deliver cheap, clean and consistent 24/7 power.
It’s common sense to have a balanced energy mix and our plan is to introduce zero-emissions nuclear energy which has proven to get electricity prices and emissions down all over the world.
This means our energy mix today of renewables + gas + coal will shift to a future energy mix of renewables + gas + nuclear.
Zero-emissions nuclear energy will complement renewables and gas to get prices down and keep the lights on as we decarbonise.
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Oliver Hartman
OUR STRENGTHS
Energy & Innovation Strengths
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Strong track record of funding high‑impact renewable projects
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Deep expertise in emerging technologies
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Trusted partnerships with industry and research institutions
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National leadership in hydrogen, storage, and grid innovation
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Proven ability to scale technologies from pilot to commercial
Sovereign Strengths
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Critical to Australia’s net‑zero transition
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Supports national energy security and independence
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Drives economic growth through clean technology investment
OUR WEAKNESSES
Structural Weaknesses
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Limited long‑term funding certainty
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Slow approval processes for large‑scale projects
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Fragmented coordination across energy jurisdictions
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Ageing digital systems for project tracking and reporting
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Under‑resourced regional and remote engagement
Operational Weaknesses
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Rising complexity of grid integration challenges
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Workforce shortages in specialist energy roles
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Limited public understanding of emerging technologies
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Increasing demand for rapid decarbonisation solutions
OUR THREATS
External Threats
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Global supply chain instability
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Climate change increasing energy system volatility
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International competition for clean energy investment
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Misinformation undermining public confidence
Internal Threats
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Resource constraints
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Outdated digital systems
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Workforce fatigue and retention challenges
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Limited surge capacity for major national initiatives
OUR OPPORTUNITIES
Strategic Opportunities
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Expand hydrogen, storage, and renewable fuels capability
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Strengthen regional and First Nations energy partnerships
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Modernise national energy data and modelling systems
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Support electrification of transport and industry
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Enhance international clean energy collaboration
Operational Opportunities
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Recruit and retain specialist engineers and analysts
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Improve digital project management and analytics
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Strengthen partnerships with industry and universities
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Expand community and regional engagement
THE FUTURE‑READY ARENA
A national blueprint for clean energy leadership and innovation
1. FASTER, MORE EFFECTIVE CLEAN ENERGY DEPLOYMENT
Strengthening national renewable capability
Key Actions
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Modern digital project systems
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Faster funding and approval pathways
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Improved grid integration support
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Strengthened coordination with agencies
Outcome: A more agile, responsive renewable energy system.
2. STRONGER SOVEREIGN CLEAN ENERGY CAPABILITY
Building Australian capability for net‑zero
Key Actions
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Specialist hydrogen and storage teams
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National clean energy data platform
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Strengthened oversight and governance
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Expanded decarbonisation programs
Outcome: A more resilient, future‑focused clean energy system.
3. A MODERN, RESILIENT ARENA WORKFORCE
Supporting the people who deliver Australia’s clean energy future
Key Actions
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Workforce wellbeing and retention programs
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Specialist training pathways
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Diversity and inclusion initiatives
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Modern digital and engineering tools
Outcome: A strong, supported ARENA workforce.
4. BETTER INTEGRATION WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY
One national clean energy ecosystem
Key Actions
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Integrated data‑sharing platforms
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Stronger partnerships with industry and research bodies
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National community and regional engagement
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Shared analytics and intelligence systems
Outcome: A more coordinated, community‑connected clean energy network.
5. A CLEANER, MORE RESILIENT AUSTRALIA
Supporting long‑term prosperity and climate action
Key Actions
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Renewable energy innovation
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Regional and First Nations energy transitions
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Electrification and decarbonisation initiatives
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Public transparency and open data
Outcome: A cleaner, more sustainable national energy future.
CONDENSED YEARLY COSTING MODEL — ARENA
Baseline + Uplift Investment Framework
BASELINE FUNDING (Already Provided)
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Core ARENA operations: $0.32B
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Innovation & technology programs: $0.12B
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Research, modelling & partnerships: $0.06B
Total Baseline Funding:
$0.50B per year
PHASE 1 — FOUNDATION (Years 1–2)
Annual uplift: $0.40B – $0.55B 2‑year uplift total: $0.80B – $1.10B
PHASE 2 — ACCELERATION (Years 2–4)
Annual uplift: $0.55B – $0.75B 3‑year uplift total: $1.65B – $2.25B
PHASE 3 — EXPANSION (Years 4–6)
Annual uplift: $0.70B – $0.95B 2‑year uplift total: $1.40B – $1.90B
PHASE 4 — FUTURE‑READY (Years 6–10)
Annual uplift: $0.90B – $1.20B 4‑year uplift total: $3.60B – $4.80B
TOTAL INVESTMENT SUMMARY
6‑YEAR TOTAL
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Uplift: $3.85B – $5.25B
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Baseline: $3.00B
Total 6‑Year Investment:
$6.85B – $8.25B
10‑YEAR TOTAL
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Uplift: $7.45B – $10.05B
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Baseline: $5.00B