Feedback updated 4 Dec 2020
We asked
The Australian Government released the offshore clean energy infrastructure discussion paper for consultation. The proposed regulatory framework is designed to enable the exploration, construction, operation and decommissioning of:
- offshore wind and other clean energy technologies
- associated infrastructure in Commonwealth waters (beyond three nautical miles from the coast)
We asked for your input into the proposed offshore clean energy framework design.
You said
We received over 40 submissions from industry, researchers and the community in response to the discussion paper. Around 250 people attended public consultation workshops in Perth and Melbourne.
We received support for the design and principles of the framework. Many submissions requested further detail and consultation on specific measures.
We did
Submissions and consultations informed updates to the framework design. The name was changed from ‘offshore clean energy infrastructure’ to ‘offshore renewable energy infrastructure’. This provides greater clarity on the framework’s coverage.
The legislative settings and framework aim to be in place and operational by mid-2021. There will be further opportunity to consult on regulations and policy details in 2021.
Overview
The Australian Government is developing a regulatory framework to enable the exploration, construction, operation and decommissioning of offshore wind and other clean energy technologies and associated infrastructure in Commonwealth waters (beyond three nautical miles from the coast).
Proposal for comment
We have developed a discussion paper and process map outlining the proposed regulatory framework. The proposal brings together the Australian Government's experience in regulation of other sectors with best practice for offshore energy regulation overseas.
Please provide your feedback on the proposal by 28 February 2020 to offshorewind@industry.gov.au. Submissions will not be published.
Information sessions
Information sessions will be held on 10 February in Perth and 20 February in Melbourne. Presentations will start at 10:30 am and run for approximately two hours. These sessions will take a seminar format with opportunity for Q&A.
Please register for:
- Perth: Register through Eventbrite
- Melbourne: Register through Eventbrite
Space is limited and entry may be limited to registered attendees.
Related
- Proposed process map 123.9 KB (PDF document)
- Discussion paper 160.4 KB (Office Word 2007 XML document)
- Discussion paper 57.2 KB (PDF document)
