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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 Jul 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill establishes a legislative regime to govern the construction, operation, and decommissioning of offshore renewable energy developments.
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Hon Simeon Brown
confirmation_number Bill No.102-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 08 Jul 2026

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Act: Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Simeon Brown
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 102-2
    Introduction: 08 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure
    Submissions due: 05 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s):
    Second reading agreed: 22 Oct 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 30 Jun 2026
    Third reading agreed: 30 Jun 2026
    Royal assent: 08 Jul 2026
    Act: Offshore Renewable Energy Act 2026