Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

by leave—I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in February 2025:

The consultation process undertaken on behalf of the Australian Government into the offshore wind industry, with particular reference to:

(a) the efficacy of community engagement and benefit in planning, developing and operating the offshore wind industry;

(b) community engagement within the existing Australian Government offshore wind industry regulatory and legislative frameworks;

(c) the adherence to the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent from Traditional Owners of the affected Sea Country by the Australian Government and offshore wind industry;

(d) the impact of the offshore wind industry on marine life and marine environments in Australian waters, including strategies for impact minimisation and management; and

(e) any other related matters.