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“The South Australian Government is committed to renewable energy projects that can improve our state’s energy security, but we cannot support ones that have the potential to cause significant harm to local industries and the environment. This is particularly the case when they have no net benefit to South Australians,” said Susan Close, the state’s environment minister in her submission to the ongoing consultation process.

The Commonwealth Government has opened consultation on the Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone – the fourth of its kind in Australia – with the consultation period open until 16 October 2023.

Plus: Graeme Hart's company has attracted some influential investors.

The group behind a potential offshore wind farm in Taranaki has opened an office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.

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