The opposition was heavily critical of the fines that farmers or landowners could attract if they resist.
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
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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 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]
