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Law Passed Giving VicGrid Power to Access Private Land, Fine Landholders Who Block Transmission Works

The opposition was heavily critical of the fines that farmers or landowners could attract if they resist.
Law Passed Giving VicGrid Power to Access Private Land, Fine Landholders Who Block Transmission Works
A photo taken Nov. 16, 2006 shows the Challicum Hills wind farm near Ararat, some 195 kilometres west of Melbourne, Australia. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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A new bill that fines individuals who block builders from entering private land to build transmission lines has passed Victoria’s Parliament.

The legislation is a key part of the Labor government’s $7.9 billion renewable energy zone plan, to construct more renewable sources and new transmission infrastructure.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]