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Queensland releases draft Wind Farm Code for consultation
Updates to the State code 23: Wind farm development (proposed Code) and associated Planning Guidance (proposed Guidance) were released for public consultation on 7 August 2023. Submissions close on 4 September 2023. ...
Understanding the 2023 Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap
The Queensland Government has now released a draft Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap (REZ Roadmap) for consultation. The REZ Roadmap is open for consultation until 22 September 2023. In this Insight we provide details on the focus questions and explain how to submit your feedback. ...
Federal Government to underwrite 1 GW of green hydrogen projects
The government has recently released the Hydrogen Headstart program and a consultation paper on the review of the National Hydrogen Strategy. In this Insight, we provide an overview of these consultation papers and the key takeaways for the hydrogen industry. ...
Smooth sailing: navigating offshore wind applications in the Hunter region
In this Insight, we reflect on key takeaways from the Gippsland feasibility licence application round and give practical tips for when you are applying for a feasibility licence in the Hunter declared area. ...
Awakening a sleeping giant: the growing authority of Australia's carbon market regulator
The enforcement powers of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) continue to expand, and these developments have implications for numerous stakeholders across the energy, resources and carbon market sectors and beyond. ...
Big Batteries are now 'premises': NSW Land Registry Services
The NSW Land Registry Services (NSWLRS) is expected to release updated guidance regarding the registration of leases for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in New South Wales. In this Insight, we outline the change and explore its benefits, as well as offer a comparison to the position in other Australian states. ...
Next step in delivering the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
Following the release of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan in September 2022, the Queensland Government has revealed draft legislation—the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 (Qld). This Insight explores the Draft Bill and identifies key details still to be provided. ...
Australia's hydrogen industry is progressing, but not fast enough
We outline the key takeaways for the hydrogen industry from the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the Hydrogen Report and the Infrastructure Report, and provide an overview of the new emissions calculator. ...
Allens named Australia's leading adviser on power and utilities
Based on feedback from clients and referrers of work, Allens was named Best Provider to Power and Utilities across all professions. The firm was also a finalist in the best law firm (revenue over ...
Allens tops Q1 infrastructure league tables
'2023 is shaping up to be a big year for infrastructure, particularly with regard to generation and transmission assets to support the energy transition. We've been fortunate to kick off the year ...