- Upcoming engagement opportunity
Workshop on proposed regulations to support the operation of the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (HRE) Act
- Date:
Thursday 14 March 8:45 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 15 March 9:00 am to 2:45 pm
Location:
Central Oval Sporting Complex, Flinders Room, 10 Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta
The South Australian Aboriginal Renewable Energy Forum (SAAREF) was formed to provide a two-way conversation between Aboriginal people and the Government to help inform the development of the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act and facilitate a wider discussion about how the renewable transition can be a vehicle for Aboriginal self-determination.
Why we are doing this
- Our vision
A renewable energy transition that creates a sustainable and prosperous future for all South Australians, enables self-determination for Aboriginal people, and responds to the impacts of the global climate emergency.
Seventy-four percent of our energy in South Australia is produced by wind and solar energy.
Supported by the development of our first hydrogen plant in the Upper Spencer Gulf, we are now on track to reach 100% renewable energy by 2027.
- Find out more about South Australia's hydrogen plant in the Upper Spencer Gulf
As Australia seeks to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, renewable energy sources will need to produce about 40 times more energy than is currently generated across Australia today .
Our rangelands and coastline are of particular interest to renewable energy companies and the new large scale developments we need to meet our targets will result in significant changes in land use across South Australia.
As this is mostly native title land and Aboriginal land, the informed participation of Aboriginal people is critical to achieving our targets.
Proposed regulations and information sheets
We have developed draft regulations that will provide the detail to support the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 (the Act).
The following information sheets provide initial information on the key elements of the Act that require regulations to be developed to support its operation.
- Release areas (PDF, 390.4 KB)
- General licensing and permits (PDF, 260.6 KB)
- Environmental impacts (PDF, 244.6 KB)
- Compliance and reporting (PDF, 281.0 KB)
- Land access, consultation and transparency (PDF, 218.0 KB)
- Rent (PDF, 187.5 KB)
Related document
How to stay informed
We will keep this page updated with relevant information regarding the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act. This includes upcoming engagement opportunities, as well as records of previous events, engagements and presentations regarding the Act.
Development of the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act
Issues papers
The Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act issues paper proposed provisions that the Act should contain and for which DEM asked for public feedback on during the first YourSAy consultation period. The paper included questions used to shape the direction of the legislation.
- Full version: Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act issues paper (PDF, 6.2 MB)
- Summary: Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act issues paper (PDF, 241.1 KB)
- Summary of questions for discussion (PDF, 202.6 KB)
Draft bill
The draft Bill was developed following feedback from the previous consultation regarding the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Issues Paper.
- Draft Bill - Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act
(PDF, 535.2 KB) - Explanatory Guide to the Draft Bill
(PDF, 557.4 KB) - Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Process Diagram
(PDF, 47.3 KB) - Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF, 777.3 KB)
Native Title groups and Traditional Owners
Information about the proposed licensing criteria to be included in the Hydrogen and Renewable Act was issued prior to consultation on the draft bill for the Act.
- Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act: Facts for Native Title groups and Traditional Owners (PDF, 132.4 KB)
- Location of renewable energy resources and Native title and Indigenous protected areas (PDF, 8.2 MB)
Pastoral lease holders
Key issues of interest to pastoral lease holders were issued prior to consultation on the draft bill for the Act.
South Australia Renewable Energy Resources map
The interactive renewable energy resources map shows current land uses and features of South Australia's unique landscape, and how different parts of the state can support renewable energy development.
- Interactive map: South Australia's Renewable Energy Resources
- Download map: South Australia's Renewable Energy Resources map (PDF, 2.4 MB)
First Nations Clean Energy Network
The First Nations Clean Energy Network aims to protect country and to make sure First Nations communities share the benefits of Australia’s clean energy boom.
- Clean Energy Negotiations Guide for First Nations (PDF, 7.3 MB)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander best practice principles for clean energy projects (PDF, 4.7 MB)
Clean Energy Council
The Clean Energy Council is Australia's renewable energy association, helping residents and industry transform energy systems for a smarter, cleaner future. The following guide provides a comprehensive study of the various community benefit sharing options available to the proponents of large-scale renewable energy projects.
Hydrogen
The following reports have been published as a summary of what we heard at previous engagement events.
