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Check out the latest news from RE-Alliance and our work with renewable energy regions: our updates, media and submissions.

Updates

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The latest updates on our work and analysis on issues relating to renewables in the regions.

Join our team as a Renewable Energy Host Landholder Program Lead

September 07, 2026

Join our team leading a brand new program and working with renewable energy host landholders and their families across rural and regional Australia.

New England REZ Forum demonstrates effective local leadership

May 21, 2026

Addressing the cumulative impacts of renewable energy development will require strong regional collaboration. This was on full display in Armidale NSW last week, at the...

When myths hit home: The real cost of renewable energy misinformation in our regions
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When myths hit home: The real cost of renewable energy misinformation in our regions

April 10, 2026

Misinformation and disinformation about renewable energy is causing real harm to rural and regional communities. That’s what the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Information Integrity...

Media Releases

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Our media releases centre regional voices and perspectives on various issues in the shift to renewable energy.

Developer ratings welcomed, with better outcomes for regional communities the real test

October 30, 2026

RE-Alliance welcomes the launch of the Developer Rating Scheme’s public register, saying greater transparency about renewable energy companies is a positive step, with the scheme’s...

NSW government REZ inquiry response: more detail needed on regional water, housing and services

October 30, 2026

RE-Alliance welcomes the NSW Government’s timely response to the parliamentary inquiry into Renewable Energy Zones, but calls for greater transparency about how essential infrastructure and...

Regional leaders to NSW Parliament: let us help shape the renewable energy build

October 22, 2026

Regional business owners and farmers have urged NSW MPs to give communities a stronger role in shaping renewable energy development, bringing practical proposals for local...

Media Highlights

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We work to elevate regional voices in the conversation about Australia’s shift to renewables. Check out some of our media highlights.

Victoria can't afford another delay to Western Renewables Link

September 17, 2026

Our Policy & Engagement Manager Tony Goodfellow says that a project delay to Western Renewables Link would create further uncertainty for regional communities.

Via Stock & Land

'Regions must be heard'

August 11, 2026

Renewable energy and agriculture can work together – but the interests of regional Victoria have to be addressed, says David Jochinke, Wimmera farmer and former...

'Power zones test plans'
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'Power zones test plans'

June 10, 2026

Our Policy and Engagement Manager, Tony Goodfellow, discusses the potential of Victoria's Renewable Energy Zones.

Via The Weekly Times

Submissions

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Our submissions to policy consultations and inquiries aim to keep rural and regional voices at the centre of decision-making about the shift to renewables.

Submission on Queensland's Code of Conduct for Renewable Energy Developers

October 30, 2026

This submission makes recommendations on the QLD Code of Conduct, with the aim that it establishes clearer expectations for developers on community engagement, management of...

Submission on coordinating enabling infrastructure and managing community impacts in NSW

October 23, 2026

RE-Alliance believes the Audit Office of NSW should examine whether NSW Government governance, planning and implementation arrangements translate identified community needs into funded, timely and...

Joint submission on proposed reforms establishing the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism
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Joint submission on proposed reforms establishing the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism

October 13, 2026

This joint submission by RE-Alliance and Community Power Agency comments on the proposed reforms establishing the Electricity Services Entry Mechanism, and highlights the need for...

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