Rural and regional Australians know that the shift to renewable energy offers us once-in-a-generation opportunities – but to fully harness them, it’s essential that we’re at the centre of this shift. We want renewable energy to be done well, and for it to strengthen and renew our communities. That's why RE-Alliance starts with the needs of local communities, collaborates with industry to deliver social outcomes, and advocates for meaningful benefits for regional communities through government policy.
What are the options when wind, solar and battery projects reach retirement? Who’s responsible, and what rights and protections exist for landholders? How recyclable are renewable energy materials?
February 20, 2026
– Andrew Bray, RE-Alliance National Director. Transmission upgrades will divide communities unless they get a seat at the table. Every time a light is switched on in a farmhouse, or a dairy, or an abattoir, that electricity has likely arrived via a power line...
Read MoreFebruary 04, 2026
RE-Alliance's submission to this Inquiry – which is undertaken by the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport (Committee) – considers whether existing funding mechanisms are addressing the evolving responsibilities of local governments. The role of local government is vital in achieving national...
Read MoreFebruary 03, 2026
The Future Made in Australia (FMIA) policy offers a landmark opportunity to deliver lasting benefits for communities across the country. With $22.7 billion committed under the policy over the next decade, it is pivotal that this public investment (and the private investment it generates)...
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