Tony Mahar – A Fair, Coordinated, and Community-First Transition
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How do we deliver the energy transition in a way that’s fair, coordinated, and genuinely benefits regional communities? In this episode of the emPOWER Podcast, Wendy Agar speaks with Tony Mahar, the new Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, about what it really takes to build trust, strengthen accountability, and deliver lasting benefits in the regions driving our energy future. Tony brings a fresh and grounded perspective to the role, shaped by a decade leading the National Farmers’ Federation and a long career in agriculture, agribusiness, and regional advocacy. Since taking up the Commissioner role in late 2024, he’s been on the ground across the country—listening, learning, and challenging the sector to do better. Together, Wendy and Tony explore:
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