Australian Government Slashes Offshore Wind Turbine Fees to Revive Struggling Sector

The energy minister revealed the $300,000 application fee will be cut to just $20,000.

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on June 30, 2025. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

The Albanese government has announced temporary cuts to the steep application fees for offshore wind projects, in a bid to revive confidence in a sector battered by global uncertainty and local setbacks.

For the next two years, licence and application costs will be significantly reduced.