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1. Are the draft principles, and goals proposed appropriate and achievable? Are there any gaps or do you have suggestions for other that could be considered?
Better recognition of interdependence of principles and objectives. Add principles of a just transition and leaving no one behind. Just transition means FN self-determination. Goal: ensures cultural-economic transformation as defined by FN.
2. What needs to change to ensure that First Nations people can access reliable, clean energy on an equitable basis, including those First Nations people located in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia?
Co-benefit models for value beyond techno-economic; broader governance models for diverse FN needs; regulatory reform to promote decentralised energy for FN; promote asset ownership & revenue streams; agreement-making and tenure innovation
3. How should government and industry support First Nations people to own and manage renewable energy assets for long-term sustainability and community benefit?
State derisks FN-led projects; develop value model legible to finance, pension funds, insurance etc; Review ICE Canadian governance ownership agreement-making models. Proper resourcing for PBCs.
4. What strategies are most likely to improve how quality information, data and resources concerning the clean energy transformation is developed and disseminated to First Nations communities?
Capacity building and resourcing FN electricity intermediaries to develop microgrids, aggregation, community-owned retailers etc. Fund FN-led mapping, and access to maps eg maps on land tenure, rezoning, proposed projects etc
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