"We are calling on AGL to do the right thing by its loyal workforce that have powered our country for decades. And we will be exploring all avenues to ensure power station workers in the Latrobe Valley and Hunter Valley get all the support they deserve as these facilities head towards closure."
Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018.
In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education.
He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.