Queensland Pauses All New Wind Farm Developments, Introduces Tougher Rules for Approval

New wind farms in Queensland will need to address key criteria, and can now be challenged by the public.

Wind turbines in Albany, Western Australia, on Feb. 18, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

All new wind farm developments in the state of Queensland have been put on hold and will need to meet tougher criteria to get approval.

The new rule, which comes into play on Feb. 3, means all pending wind turbine developments must go through “compulsory public consultation” with local councils and communities in the area.