Queensland Conservation Council Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Queensland LNP accused of breaking election emissions vow with coal-keeper plan
Queensland plans to keep its state owned coal generators running longer, clouding the opportunities for new renewables and putting its climate targets at risk.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 10, 2025

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Wind

“Act of bastardry”: Queensland LNP government kills another giant wind project
Queensland’s deputy premier is now repealing laws in order to kill wind projects and prevent new ones, with the latest victim being the 1.2GW Forest Wind project.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 1, 2025

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One nuclear plant could see 45,000 rooftop solar systems shut off each day
New analysis finds adding one gigawatt scale nuclear plant in Queensland would require tens of thousands of rooftop solar systems to be shut off on a daily basis.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 22, 2024

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