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9 May 2024
Politicians unite against renewables planning changes

LOCAL state and federal MPs and Wangaratta mayor Dean Rees have slammed the State Government for changes to Victorians' right to appeal renewable energy projects under Labor’s new fast-track laws.

Under the change, which came into effect on April 1, appeals against a planning minister’s approval can only be made to the Supreme Court on a point of law.

The MPs said the new laws mean that locals w...

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