The Federal Government has appointed Josh Wilson as the next Assistant Minister for Climate and Energy, following the promotion of outgoing Assistant Minister, Jenny McAllister, to a full ministerial role as Minister for Cities and Emergency Management.
Mr Wilson has been federal member for Fremantle since 2016, and said that it is an honour to have been asked by the Prime Minister to take on the responsibility of serving as the Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, working with Minister Chris Bowen.
“There is no area of greater challenge and greater opportunity for Australia, and I relish the chance to work with communities around the country, with innovators and entrepreneurs, with businesses and clean energy advocates and civil society to continue the Albanese government’s sharp focus on the path to net zero, with cheaper energy, cleaner air, and a safe climate,” Mr Wilson said.
“Our approach will always involve taking action now and supporting households, including with the cost of living, while laying the foundation for lasting positive change in renewable generation, storage, transmission, transport, and efficiency, including through collaborative work with nations in our region.
“Australia’s strongest and most sustainable future is to be a renewable energy superpower, and that requires the strong and sustained leadership of the Albanese Government.”
Mr Wilson also congratulated Ms McAllister on her new appointment.
“For her tireless work in this portfolio, I pay homage to my friend, colleague and now Minister, the Hon Senator Jenny McAllister and extend my congratulations on her new appointment.”
Industry comment
The Australian Energy Council congratulated Mr Wilson on his appointment and acknowledged the work of Ms McCallister.
Australian Energy Council General Manager Retail Policy, Jo De Silva, said Mr Wilson comes into the role at an important time with substantial work underway on Australia’s energy transition including initiatives to improve energy efficiency and further develop Consumer Energy Resources.
“Our members look forward to working with Mr Wilson as we continue with our energy transition and develop these areas.
“We also thank Assistant Climate Change and Energy Minister, Senator McAllister, for her work in areas such as energy productivity and her involvement with the Energy Performance Advisory Group (EPAG), which includes bodies such as the Australian Energy Council.
“Energy performance has a critical role to play in delivering a coordinated, economy-wide, least-cost energy transition,” Ms De Silva said.
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