All Policy & Planning

German-backed developer has second bite at Gippsland wind project after VCAT rejection

German-backed developer has second bite at Gippsland wind project after VCAT rejection

A small wind project in Gippsland seeking planning approval comes with a long backstory that belies its modest size.
Queensland LNP flags “call-ins” for two giant battery storage projects, in latest attack on renewable transition

Queensland LNP flags “call-ins” for two giant battery storage projects, in latest attack on renewable transition

Queensland flags “call ins” for two giant battery projects in the heart of its coal region, including one winner of federal Labor’s Capacity Investment Scheme.
New England locals force huge battery project proposal to go before independent panel

New England locals force huge battery project proposal to go before independent panel

Locals who say they overwhelmed by three neighbouring big battery projects force one gigawatt proposal to be reviewed by independent panel.
State government allows all five turbines to be built in small wind project

State government allows all five turbines to be built in small wind project

Developer of small wind project in Victoria gets approval for five turbines from state government, but local councils are not happy.
Massive 2 GW wind, solar and battery project lands all state planning approvals in breathtaking four months

Massive 2 GW wind, solar and battery project lands all state planning approvals in breathtaking four months

The wind, solar and battery project secured state and EPA approvals in an astonishing four months.
Victoria gives green light to contested wind project, with fewer turbines and operating limits

Victoria gives green light to contested wind project, with fewer turbines and operating limits

A 600MW wind project has the green light to start construction, but government wants turbine numbers cut and restrictions placed on operations.
Another two big solar and battery projects sent to independent panel by long distance objectors

Another two big solar and battery projects sent to independent panel by long distance objectors

Another two major solar and battery projects have been referred to independent commission after objections from mostly long distance and interstate opponents.
Traditional Owners accuse huge NT solar and battery project of “worst consultation you can think of”

Traditional Owners accuse huge NT solar and battery project of “worst consultation you can think of”

A legal move to extinguish any native claims over land proposed to host the giant Wak Wak solar project has angered Traditional Owners.