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:

  • Accelerate renewable energy innovation and deployment

  • Support emerging technologies (hydrogen, storage, grid integration)

  • Strengthen Australia’s clean energy supply chains

  • Reduce emissions across industry, transport, and electricity

  • Improve energy affordability and reliability

  • Support regional and First Nations energy transitions

  • 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

  • Set national adaptation standards

  • Fund community resilience programs

  • Integrate climate risk into planning laws

  • Support adaptation for agriculture, energy and water sectors

Implementation Pathway

  • National consultation

  • Draft adaptation benchmarks

  • Legislative integration

  • 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

  • Strong track record of funding high‑impact renewable projects

  • Deep expertise in emerging technologies

  • Trusted partnerships with industry and research institutions

  • National leadership in hydrogen, storage, and grid innovation

  • Proven ability to scale technologies from pilot to commercial

Sovereign Strengths

  • Critical to Australia’s net‑zero transition

  • Supports national energy security and independence

  • Drives economic growth through clean technology investment

 

OUR WEAKNESSES

Structural Weaknesses

  • Limited long‑term funding certainty

  • Slow approval processes for large‑scale projects

  • Fragmented coordination across energy jurisdictions

  • Ageing digital systems for project tracking and reporting

  • Under‑resourced regional and remote engagement

Operational Weaknesses

  • Rising complexity of grid integration challenges

  • Workforce shortages in specialist energy roles

  • Limited public understanding of emerging technologies

  • Increasing demand for rapid decarbonisation solutions

 

OUR THREATS

External Threats

  • Global supply chain instability

  • Climate change increasing energy system volatility

  • International competition for clean energy investment

  • Misinformation undermining public confidence

Internal Threats

  • Resource constraints

  • Outdated digital systems

  • Workforce fatigue and retention challenges

  • Limited surge capacity for major national initiatives

OUR OPPORTUNITIES

Strategic Opportunities

  • Expand hydrogen, storage, and renewable fuels capability

  • Strengthen regional and First Nations energy partnerships

  • Modernise national energy data and modelling systems

  • Support electrification of transport and industry

  • Enhance international clean energy collaboration

Operational Opportunities

  • Recruit and retain specialist engineers and analysts

  • Improve digital project management and analytics

  • Strengthen partnerships with industry and universities

  • 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

  • Modern digital project systems

  • Faster funding and approval pathways

  • Improved grid integration support

  • 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

  • Specialist hydrogen and storage teams

  • National clean energy data platform

  • Strengthened oversight and governance

  • 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

  • Workforce wellbeing and retention programs

  • Specialist training pathways

  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

  • 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

  • Integrated data‑sharing platforms

  • Stronger partnerships with industry and research bodies

  • National community and regional engagement

  • 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

  • Renewable energy innovation

  • Regional and First Nations energy transitions

  • Electrification and decarbonisation initiatives

  • 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)

  • Core ARENA operations: $0.32B

  • Innovation & technology programs: $0.12B

  • 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

  • Uplift: $3.85B – $5.25B

  • Baseline: $3.00B

Total 6‑Year Investment:

$6.85B – $8.25B

10‑YEAR TOTAL

  • Uplift: $7.45B – $10.05B

  • Baseline: $5.00B

Total 10‑Year Investment:

$12.45B – $15.05B