Documents Regarding The Impact Of Wind Energy On Bats And Flying Foxes.

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DCCEEW sought ministerial approval in February 2024 to release draft Onshore Wind Farm Guidance for public consultation under the EPBC Act. The guidance was developed to provide clarity for wind farm proponents on information requirements, addressing identified gaps in existing guidance for the renewables sector. Initial stakeholder testing included input from state/territory governments (positive feedback), science experts and environmental consultants (mostly supportive), and industry representatives including the Clean Energy Council (who raised concerns about regulatory settings). The department proceeded with public consultation as a mechanism to gather broader feedback and demonstrate commitment to efficient environmental assessments. No specific quantified environmental data regarding bat or flying fox impacts was disclosed in this excerpt; the document focuses on procedural guidance development rather than species-specific impact assessment or regulatory decisions.