Expanded Eligibility for Strategic Benefit Payments for Land Owners
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Topics
energy infrastructure energy sector planning land owner payments network operators renewable energy
Introduced by: The Hon Jihad Dib MP (ALP); The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
James Griffin LIB
“I contribute to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, which was passed in the other place last night with amendments moved by the Opposition. We regularly hear from energy stakeholders, consumer advocates and regional communities across the State who raise legitimate concerns about the implementation of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap.”
Greg Warren ALP
“I make a brief contribution to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, as I believe the member for Blue Mountains has already succinctly covered off the reasons for the Government’s position.”
Karen McKeown ALP
“I am proud to support the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, which is not just about energy but about securing the future of New South Wales. We are in the midst of the most significant transformation of our energy system in generations. Thanks to the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, that transformation is well underway.”
Julia Finn ALP
“I speak in support of the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The bill represents a very practical step forward in delivering the energy future New South Wales needs. It builds on the foundations of the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and introduces reforms that are targeted, sensible and fair. At its core, the bill does three things.”
Jenny Leong GRN
“I contribute to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The Greens in the lower House support the contribution of our Greens energy spokesperson, Abigail Boyd, in the other place. The bill is part of a tripartite agreement made under the previous Government, involving a range of political parties across this Chamber, attempting to move us to a clean energy future.”
Paul Toole NAT
“I contribute to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I state at the outset that the Opposition moved a number of amendments in the other place, two of which are very important amendments about acknowledging that the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is failing many regional communities in New South Wales.”
Nathan Hagarty ALP
“I make a quick contribution in relation to the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The purpose of the bill is to support the efficient and timely delivery of critical electricity infrastructure while strengthening fairness for consumers and communities. We know that we need to move to more renewable energy. We know that coal‑fired power stations are coming to end of life.”
Joe McGirr IND
“I make a brief contribution to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. There is no doubt that the major issues we face as a State and as a nation are around climate change and energy security. We have had debates in Parliament on that topic already this week, and we will no doubt continue to have those debates in the future.”
Brendan Moylan NAT
“Unlike many other members, I have a renewable energy zone in my electorate. Following on from what the member for Wagga Wagga and the member for Bathurst said, people in my electorate are not anti-renewables by any stretch. But this rollout is not going well.”
Dave Layzell NAT
“I contribute to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I note the amendments that have been moved and debated in the other place. I support those amendments. I wish that the Government had listened to those ideas that were presented but rejected. The rollout of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is having a huge impact on our local areas. It is a massive challenge.”
Philip Donato IND
“I make a brief contribution to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I did not intend to participate in debate, but having heard other members’ speeches I think it is important to raise a few issues. I support the bill and the amendments passed in the Legislative Council. The member for Manly mentioned that those amendments certainly improved the bill.”
Wendy Tuckerman LIB
“I contribute to debate on the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and, more importantly, I place on record the very real and immediate implications of the bill for the communities of the Goulburn electorate.”
Trish Doyle ALP
“I thank the member for Manly for his constructive engagement on the bill. I do not agree with his comments around progress, because the Government is getting on with the task of working with communities and building this infrastructure. I acknowledge the member for Campbelltown, the member for Penrith, the member for Granville and the member for Newtown.”
News articles and press releases
Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
The Hon. PENNY SHARPE, Minister for Climate Change — 2025-10-14
To fix this, the review made a number of recommendations for immediate reform: first, to streamline authorisation of renewable energy zone network infrastructure projects to reduce delays and give project proponents the certainty they need to invest; second, to strengthen the regulatory arrangements governing how new networks connect to existing networks; and third, to clarify who is responsible for planning and delivering system strength in renewable energy zones in New South Wales.