⏳ A single year of environmental assessment delays on a $400 million project can easily add $20 million in holding and opportunity costs. According to the Queensland Renewable Energy Council, Queensland is moving to examine the economic and regulatory impacts of the 2025 reforms
Why this matters: A single year of environmental assessment delays on a $400 million project can easily add $20 million in holding and opportunity costs.
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Original source: QREC – Queensland Renewable Energy Council
Source published: 13 Apr 2026
Added to Enviro News: 20 Apr 2026 · 3:54 PM
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