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Offshore Renewable Energy Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 17 Jun 2025

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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MP in charge
Hon Simon Watts
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Committee
Transport and Infrastructure
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Simon Watts
    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): Offshore Renewable Energy Bill - 16 Jun 2025

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