New Energy Infrastructure Commissioner Appointed by Government

Australia’s Labor government has appointed National Farmers Federation CEO Tony Mahar to ‘work alongside’ those in regional communities in promoting renewables.

Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 19, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

National Farmers Federation (NFF) CEO Tony Mahar has resigned from his role to take on a position as the government’s new Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.

Mahar will take over from Andrew Dyer, who announced he was stepping down from the role in March.