Documents Regarding The Impacts Of Wind Energy On Bats.

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sought ministerial approval to publish updated guidance for the onshore wind farm industry under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, replacing outdated 2009 guidelines. The 2024 guidance was developed following extensive consultation with over 200 stakeholders including industry, environmental NGOs, state/territory agencies, and scientific sectors through webinars and online surveys. Environmental organisations and government agencies provided positive feedback, while industry groups opposed specific regulatory positions including mandatory 24-month pre-approval bat and bird survey periods and post-construction monitoring requirements. The minister agreed to publication on 19 December 2024. The redacted attachments address key sensitivities and stakeholder positions, though specific environmental data and detailed justifications remain unavailable due to information withholding.