Victorian Numbered Acts

RENEWABLE ENERGY (JOBS AND INVESTMENT) ACT 2017 (NO. 56 OF 2017) - SECT 5

The objects of this Act are—

        (a)     to increase the proportion of Victoria's electricity generated by means of
large-scale facilities that utilise renewable energy sources or convert renewable energy sources into electricity; and

        (b)     to contribute to achieving the renewable energy targets; and

        (c)     to support the development of projects and initiatives to encourage investment, employment and technology development in Victoria in relation to renewable electricity generation; and

        (d)     to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Victoria and to achieve associated environmental and social benefits; and

        (e)     to promote the transition of Victoria to a clean energy economy; and

        (f)     to contribute to the security of electricity supply in Victoria.