Ban on Constitutional Corporations Constructing Wind Farms in State Forests
Stopping Wind Farms in State Forests Bill 2025
Independent BillHouse of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Introduced by: Andrew Gee (IND)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Constitutional corporations cannot build, install or commission wind farms in State forests.
The ban includes Sunny Corner, Vulcan, Mount David, Gurnang and Canobolas State Forests.
The Minister can seek injunctions to stop the construction of these wind farms.
The Federal Court of Australia has the power to grant these injunctions.
This ban includes energy generation and storage infrastructure; it also covers transmission and distribution equipment.
The ban applies to specific areas including Sunny Corner, Vulcan, Mount David, Gurnang and Canobolas State Forests.
The Minister can seek injunctions to stop the construction of wind farms in these forests.