Sean Bell (NSW, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 12 May 2026:

The future of jobs at Centennial Coal's Myuna Colliery and the security of coal supply to Origin Energy's Eraring Power Station, and the wider implications for affordable, reliable electricity and regional industry in the Hunter, with particular reference to:

(a) the employment and community impacts in Lake Macquarie and the Hunter of any closure, scaling back or prolonged uncertainty at Myuna Colliery;

(b) the need for a long-term coal supply agreement that keeps Myuna Colliery operating and provides job security for its workforce for the remaining operating life of Eraring Power Station;

(c) whether government policy settings, including net zero targets and associated interventions, are contributing to uncertainty in coal supply contracting, investment and ongoing operation of coal mines and coal-fired generation;

(d) whether government decisions affecting Eraring's operating life are being matched by practical arrangements that support mine viability, workforce certainty and dependable fuel supply;

(e) the flow-on impacts on regional manufacturing and industrial jobs that depend on secure, affordable baseload power, including Tomago Aluminium and associated local supply chains;

(f) options to support secure, affordable domestic fuel supply and reliable baseload generation that protects jobs and keeps power prices down for households and businesses; and

(g) any other related matters.