Australia-first code for renewable projects to help communities.
The Miles Government is ensuring Queenslanders are full partners in the state’s clean energy transition thanks to an Australian-first mandatory code of conduct, for renewable energy developers to set new standards for social licence.
Regional Queensland is the engine room of the renewable energy transformation and will attract about 95 per cent of infrastructure investment, and a vast majority of the predicted 100,000 new jobs by 2040.
The proposed code, which will be co-designed with stakeholders, will ensure renewable energy developers engage genuinely with landholders and communities when developing, building and operating new generation and storage projects.
In addition, the Miles Government will lead by injecting $20 million to ensure communities can engage in and share the benefits of the transition.
The funding, part of the Regional Economic Futures Fund, will support outcomes to enable communities to establish legacy infrastructure, and advance critical services, with a focus on areas set to host future renewable energy zone development.
Today’s announcement comes following feedback from key industry groups and advocacy organisations.
The code is intended to focus on demonstrating tangible benefits for communities, including improvements to infrastructure, jobs, local economy, the environment and social fabric.
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In developing the code, the Miles Government will consider the findings of the Commonwealth’s Independent Community Engagement Review. It will be co-designed collaboratively with the energy, environment, and agriculture sectors.
Local councils, Elders and community stakeholders will also prove vital in ensuring the transition reflects best practice and meets the priorities of regional communities.
New projects are already subject to Queensland’s strong environmental assessments and approval processes. This code could put social licence at the forefront of future projects proceeding.
The commitment to developing the code responds to stakeholder feedback on the Energy Transformation Bill.
It builds on the Local Energy Partnerships Initiative, with $9.25 million invested to create the framework for government and energy providers to work collaboratively with communities.
I expect that this nation-leading code will put communities firmly at the forefront of the energy transition, because they should have a genuine seat at the table when it comes to decisions in their local area.
We’ve listened to key advocacy groups like the Queensland Farmers Federation and the Local Government Association Queensland and have taken on feedback from those who know their local communities best.
Queensland wants to set the benchmark globally for leading practice when it comes to the clean energy transition, and we are ensuring priority is given to communities, landholders and critically, environmental protections.
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