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Does Kate support the development of offshore wind in the six zones declared by the government?

Answer

One of the key benefits of electing a community independent is that decisions are made by balancing the best interests of the electorate with the best interests of the country, rather than being dictated by major party politics or their financial backers. The priority must be ensuring that energy projects are developed with genuine community consultation, strong environmental protections, and binding commitments to local jobs and industry participation. What’s right for one electorate may not necessarily be right for another. Decisions on major energy projects should not be driven by ideology but assessed on their merits, weighing up the economic, environmental, and social impacts.