Farmers Fight for Voice in Renewable Energy Deals
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North Queensland farmers advocate for a voice in renewable energy projects, fearing negative impacts on prime agricultural land and rural life. The state government introduced new rules requiring social impact checks and community benefit agreements for projects over one megawatt. Whitsunday Regional Council is developing its own policy, with sugarcane growers Alysha and Darren Lee leading the charge against Alinta Energys Mt Challenger Wind Farm. Locals seek smarter project locations, proposing a three-kilometer buffer, upfront decommissioning cash, and maps to guide builds. The council aims to listen to all parties before creating clear rules, balancing renewable energy growth with protecting agricultural roots.
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