Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) 2021

# Offshore Electricity Infrastructure (Regulatory Levies) Bill 2021 ## What it does This bill lets the government charge companies that operate offshore wind and other renewable energy infrastructure a fee to cover the cost of regulating them. The fee amount and who pays it will be set out in regulations (the detailed rules) that come later. It only applies once the main Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 starts working. ## Why it matters As Australia builds more offshore wind farms and renewable energy projects, someone needs to pay for the government bodies that approve, monitor and manage them. This bill makes sure companies operating these projects foot that bill rather than taxpayers. It's designed to keep costs fair and transparent as renewable energy becomes a bigger part of Australia's electricity supply. ## Key details - **Who pays**: Companies that hold an offshore electricity infrastructure licence (mostly offshore wind operators) - **When it starts**: The same day the main Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 commences—this bill can't work without that law in place - **What's not taxed**: State government property is exempt from this levy, protecting state assets from federal charges - **Scope**: Covers offshore projects in Australian territory and external territories like Christmas Island and Cocos Islands

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