Why is everything to do with energy in Australia so stupid?
Labor is awarding contracts under its flagship renewable energy scheme to developments years away from board approval, let alone construction, raising fears that projects in line for taxpayer support may never be built.
One major Victorian wind farm proposed by AGL Energy, which will be underwritten by the Albanese government, has yet to even apply for planning approval, with the power retailing giant hoping to make a final decision in 2028 on whether to proceed with the development.
