While the Draft Renewables Regulatory Framework represents progress in policy development, there remain significant gaps in community engagement, economic participation, landholder protections, industry accountability, and support to ensure First Nations communities have the capability and capacity to participate in and benefit from Queensland’s renewable energy transition.
The transition to clean energy presents an opportunity to rectify historical injustices related to land use, cultural heritage, and economic exclusion. However, without stronger and appropriate regulatory mechanisms and structured First Nations involvement, these inequities may persist.