Offshore Wind | Australia
A new offshore wind zone along the Victorian and South Australian coasts is a step closer to coming to life, sparking concern from some residents.
Key points:
Public consultation has opened for a new offshore wind zone in the Southern Ocean
sectoral training
Thousands of regional jobs are expected to be created by the plan
The project has attracted criticism from some community members
On Wednesday, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen visited the town of Portland to announce the launch of public consultation for the project.
"Offshore wind is really important for Australia's energy future. It's energy-rich and jobs-rich as well," he said during a press conference.
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