New law boosts Queensland’s renewable energy future
Source: Queensland. Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. Media Release
"The Queensland Government is clearing the way for greater investment in clean renewable energy generation projects and securing our state’s energy future, with a new law passed in parliament. Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister, Stephen Robertson, led the passage of a new Bill allowing the establishment of clean, green projects such as wind farms on the state’s leasehold land. Mr Roberston said graziers will be free to pursue options for renewable energy projects on pastoral leases, which was not possible before the laws were changed. The SEQ Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) and Natural Resources Amendment Bill 2009 amends the Land Act 1994 to create new opportunities for Queensland’s renewable energy future."