Queensland Book Launch: Regional Energy Transitions in Australia From Impossible to Possible

 

 

 

Queensland Book Launch: Regional Energy Transitions in Australia From Impossible to Possible

Tue 1 Apr 2025 5:15pm6:30pm

Venue

UQ City, 308 Queen Street, BRISBANE CBD
Room: 
0M08

At this critical time in Australia’s history, there’s never been a more important time to learn from the regions and leaders driving the transition to net zero.

While the transition from fossil fuel electricity generation to renewable energy is well underway, many challenges remain, including growing community opposition, misinformation campaigns, and political and investor uncertainty. 

This panel event on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, will explore the transition experience in five of Australia's key coal regions, including Central Queensland. These insights are captured in the recently released book Regional Energy Transitions: From Impossible to Possible


Speakers will explore how regional leaders across Australia continue to navigate complex energy politics, highlighting key lessons from the last decade of rapid change. 

Come and be part of an honest and grounded conversation about where the energy transition is at, the challenges that remain, and what regions need to better manage the impacts and capture the benefits for the long term.

Tuesday 1st April 2025

5:30 - 6:30 pm

UQ City, Room 0M08, 308 Queen Street, BRISBANE CBD
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Order your copy of the book via Routledge. Use the code: 25AFLY1 for a 20% discount on hard copies. You can also order the book on Amazon. Paperback and electronic copies will be available soon.

 

Trevor Gauld

Trevor Gauld, former National Assistant Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union and current Deputy Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia, has a diverse background in power distribution, transmission, electrical maintenance, and industrial construction.

He has held numerous board and committee roles, advising on skills, training, worker entitlements, immigration, and Australia’s trade agenda, with a strong focus on climate and clean energy policy.

 

Dr Amanda Cahill 

Dr Amanda Cahill, CEO of The Next Economy, has over 20 years of experience driving change in economic development, public health, gender equality, and climate adaptation across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific.

She helps communities, governments, and industries build resilient, just, and regenerative economies, focusing on regional Australia’s transition to zero emissions. A sought-after speaker and media commentator, she has appeared in books and films, including 2040.

Amanda holds a PhD from the Australian National University and is an Adjunct Lecturer at The University of Queensland, an Industry Fellow at the Sydney Policy Lab, and a 2020 Churchill Fellow.

 

Dr Liz Young

Dr Liz Young is the Research Director of the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub at CPF. She leads collaborative efforts among academia, industry, communities, First Nations people, and government to develop solutions for Queensland's transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

With extensive experience in environmental policy and governance, Dr Young has significantly influenced strategic frameworks within the Queensland Government. She is dedicated to integrating evidence-based insights into high-level decision-making and fostering partnerships that drive impactful climate action.