Tony Mahar

Tony Mahar took on the role of the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner in December 2024.

He cares deeply about fairness and positive outcomes for rural and regional communities. His time in government and corporate roles in agriculture and farming shaped this passion.

Tony knows the challenges of Australia’s energy infrastructure. His skills and dedication make him ready to tackle them.

As Commissioner, he focuses on engaging with stakeholders, managing issues, and working with industry to fix them. He seeks to create open and honest discussions. He listens, collaborates, and shares clear information. He believes in transparency and timely communication. Tony understands that clear and easy to access information leads to better outcomes for everyone.

Before this, Tony was CEO of the National Farmers’ Federation for nine years. He represented Australian farmers. He pushed for economic and environmental sustainability. He helped create the 2030 Roadmap for Australian Agriculture. He also expanded advocacy through partnerships and funding.

Tony holds a Master of Business (Industry Policy) from the Australian National University. He has deep knowledge of the economic, political, social, and cultural issues affecting Australian industries.

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