Queensland's cash splash to convince angry rural landholders to host power lines

Chris McLennan
May 19 2023 - 9:00am
FarmBuy Real Estate
Thousands of kilometres of unsightly high voltage power lines are needed as Australia moves to renewable power, with most projects located in the country.
Thousands of kilometres of unsightly high voltage power lines are needed as Australia moves to renewable power, with most projects located in the country.

Queensland has raised the stakes on payments to be offered to rural property owners hosting controversial high voltage lines on their land.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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