In October 2024, EJA made a submission to the Independent Expert Panel to the 2024 Review of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Review Act 2016 (Cth) (NAIF).
This submission outlines EJA’s main recommendations for supporting the Australian Government’s Net Zero goals and improving the lives of Indigenous people. It also raises concerns about integrity and transparency. Key points include: fossil fuel projects should be exempt from the NAIF scheme, the NAIF needs stronger accountability and transparency measures, and meaningful Indigenous consultation and leadership must be prioritised.
Read the full submission below.