Brisbane news live: Crisafulli wants ‘equity’ in renewable energy approvals
Crisafulli wants ‘equity’ in renewable energy approvals
By Matt Dennien
Premier David Crisafulli headed to Rockhampton yesterday afternoon as part of his post-election regional pilgrimage.
Asked by a journalist there about long-floated but little-detailed changes to ensure renewable energy projects get “no special treatment”, he went a little further than he has in the past.
There needs to be equity in the planning assessment. And whether or not you’re applying to do an agricultural pursuit, mining or renewable energy, you should be treated equally in the eyes of the law.
And if we do that, you give the ability for the community to come on the journey, and they will be able to see where renewable projects meet those thresholds, where they are good corporate citizens, where they comply with environmental laws, well, then those renewable projects will be embraced by the community.
What’s happening at the moment is they haven’t had the same treatment as agriculture and mining, and as a result, you have a lot of community angst, and that has to change. And there is a role for renewables – they have to be good corporate citizens, they have to play by the right environmental rules, and if they do that, the community will come on the journey.”
We’re set to sweat all the way into the weekend
The heat is on, again. Today we’re expecting a top of 33 degrees in Brisbane, with an even warmer day forecast for tomorrow. And the Bureau of Meteorology predicts more storm activity in the region’s west this afternoon or evening.
Making headlines beyond Brisbane this morning
Here’s what’s in the news around Australia and the world:
Australian leaders are preparing for tough fights over defence deals and trade after US voters gave Donald Trump a mandate to embark on his “America First” agenda.
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, and former Liberal Party vice president Teena McQueen were joined by Nigel Farage and Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago to celebrate Trump’s comeback.
A body has been found in the desperate search for an 11-year-old boy swept off a notorious Central NSW Coast beach during a family fishing trip on Sunday.
The mystery of thousands of grime balls that washed up on Sydney’s beaches has been solved after testing revealed they were a “disgusting” mix of cooking oil, soap scum, faeces and drugs.
And an emperor penguin has swum roughly 3434 kilometres from Antarctica to Western Australia, in what scientists believe is the longest journey ever recorded for the species.
An emperor penguin has made its way from Antarctica to Denmark, WA.Credit: Graphic: Matt Davidson
The top stories for today
Good morning, and thanks for joining us for Brisbane Times’ live news blog. It’s Thursday, November 7, and we’re expecting a sunny day, with a top temperature of 33 degrees.
In this morning’s local headlines:
The owner of a West End restaurant rammed by a ute that was then set alight, burning his business, says he “doesn’t know” why it was targeted, as police release CCTV footage of two suspects.
Police are still searching for two men who fled the scene.Credit: Nine News
In today’s Perspective column, Courtney Kruk says investing in roads, tunnels and pro-car infrastructure in Brisbane hasn’t dramatically eased congestion. Is it time to start forcing some commuters to take public transport?
In entertainment, local Eurovision runner-up Dami Im is set to sing with winners and finalists of the planet’s biggest and glitziest song contest when Eurovision on Tour comes to Brisbane.
And in sport, former basketball star Michael Cedar, who endured ridicule and racism during his career, has spoken of his journey to the top and the changes needed to support future athletes.
Meanwhile, the NRL is poised to clear Gold Coast star AJ Brimson of wrongdoing after finding no evidence that he bet on rugby league matches.
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