除了Illawarra的风力项目外, 澳大利亚的近海风力项目都因选举问题而暂停。 Australian offshore wind projects advance, except Illawarra's, paused due to election concerns.

澳大利亚当局正在推进近海风力项目,包括为亨特和南大洋地区的风力农场发放可行性许可证。 Australian authorities are advancing offshore wind projects, including granting feasibility licenses for wind farms in the Hunter and Southern Ocean zones. 这些项目旨在创造就业机会和创造清洁能源,并为当地制造业提供附带产品。 These projects aim to create jobs and generate clean energy, with spinoffs for local manufacturing. 然而,Illawarra近海风能区的许可证已经暂停,直到联邦选举之后,在政治反对派中间。 However, the licensing for the Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone has been paused until after the federal election, amid political opposition. 唯一申请伊拉瓦拉项目的BlueFloat Energy担心彼得·达顿领导的政府可能会取消该项目, BlueFloat Energy, the sole applicant for the Illawarra project, fears a Peter Dutton-led government may cancel it, while the Gippsland zone is exploring the use of locally-made steel for constructions.