Date & Time
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Name
Community, biodiversity and regulatory reform in wind development
Speakers
Neil Weston, Ratch Australia
Greg Rafferty, DT Infrastructure
Emily Johnstone, Allens
Jon Williamson, Arup
David Young, Arup
Lucy Allan, Re-Alliance
Greg Rafferty, DT Infrastructure
Emily Johnstone, Allens
Jon Williamson, Arup
David Young, Arup
Lucy Allan, Re-Alliance
Description
Delivering wind energy projects that are genuinely welcomed by communities and ecosystems requires more than meeting minimum standards. This session explores the environmental, social and regulatory aspects of project performance, and what it takes to build wind farms that leave a lasting positive legacy.
Presentations will examine how well-planned renewable energy projects can support regional housing and communities; the growing importance of social value as a driver of project success; the implications of strengthened biodiversity protection laws for wind development and climate goals; and emerging approaches to achieving greater transparency and certainty in delivering net biodiversity gain under the EPBC Act.
Location Name
Grand Hall 3