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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Matthew Kelly

UNBELIEVABLE: Review says better community consultation needed for renewable projects | History Defined

A Port Stephens resident protesting last year. Picture by Jonathan Carroll

A group fighting plans to develop offshore wind off the Hunter coast has challenged Energy Minister Chris Bowen to reopen community consultation for the project after a review highlighted the need for the government to improve its engagement processes for renewable energy projects.

Improved community consultation, better complaint handling and a rating system for developers are among nine recommendations of a renewable energy review put forward by the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner.

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