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Does Kate support the development of the Illawarra offshore wind zone?

Answer

At this stage, there is no formal offshore wind proposal for the Gilmore electorate. The Illawarra offshore wind zone appears to present a significant opportunity for the region, but community concerns around consultation, environmental impact, and job creation must be taken seriously and addressed in a straightforward and transparent way. There is no doubt that the big picture risks of climate-induced ocean warming and biodiversity loss far outweigh the localised impacts from well-planned renewable projects. I am listening to community feedback and balancing that against the science backed views of credible organisations like the WWF, CSIRO to AGL - and they all tell us that and we have to keep our focus on the big picture and maintain policy certainty if we are going to meet our legislated climate targets.