New South Wales government aims to streamline renewable energy project approvals

The New South Wales government plans to speed up the approval process for large renewable energy projects. This change comes after industry complaints about the slow and complicated current system, which has hindered progress toward net zero goals. On November 12, the Minns government will introduce five new guidelines aimed at clarifying development application requirements for local communities and renewable energy developers. Planning Minister Paul Scully and Climate Change Minister Penny Sharpe stated that the changes aim to provide certainty for all parties involved, not to favor any specific group.