May 30th, 2022Australia’s first offshore wind strategy

Australia’s first offshore wind strategy, the Victorian Offshore Wind Policy Directions Paper, includes procuring projects that will generate at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind online by 2032 – enough to power 1.5 million homes – creating thousands of jobs in the process.
The government is now seeking feedback on how to develop offshore wind in the best way for all
Victorians to maximise local jobs, build local supply chains and help deliver Traditional Owner self-determination and economic independence.
Winds off Victoria’s coastline are the best in Australia and among the best in the world and the resource can support a thriving new industry − one that will create thousands of jobs, drive economic development and help Victoria halve emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Link: engage.vic.gov.au/victorias-offshore-wind-policy-directions-paper-developing-the-offshore-wind-sector.

Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio: “We’re leading the country on offshore wind, and our targets will create thousands of jobs, new industries and help slash our carbon emissions. We want to make sure this exciting new industry benefits all Victorians. That’s why we’re asking for their views on this Australia first strategy which will create jobs and help us achieve net-zero by 2050.