Senate debates

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Questions without Notice

Waubra Wind Farm

3:01 pm

Photo of Joe LudwigJoe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

The regulator is aware of the allegations which you have raised and is investigating the issue further, including talks with state authorities to that effect. However, to date, the Clean Energy Regulator has not made any determination that the Waubra farm has breached the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and it is important in those circumstances not to prejudge. The regulator has thorough processes for ensuring compliance with his legislation and investigating any potential breaches. The act was comprehensively reviewed by the Climate Change Authority at the end of last year. For that reason there is no need for a further review of the accreditation process.

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