Nexa Advisory welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Energy Roadmap Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill).
While the intent to streamline planning and facilitate infrastructure delivery is commendable, the Bill represents a significant shift away from clear, accountable, and investor-reassuring policy frameworks. In particular, the repeal of legislated renewable energy targets and the removal of statutory planning safeguards risk undermining Queensland’s momentum towards a decarbonised energy system.
Without credible long-term signals, investors will withhold or divert capital to other jurisdictions such as Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia – all of which maintain legislated renewable energy targets and clear transmission roadmaps.
By abandoning legislated renewable energy targets and diluting detailed planning frameworks, the State risks undermining investor confidence, slowing project pipelines and increasing reliance on ageing coal and high-cost gas generation.
To deliver an affordable, reliable, and socially equitable energy future, Queensland must restore policy clarity, reinforce governance and accelerate renewable generation and transmission investment.
Read our submission here: Nexa Advisory submission to QLD Bill amendment