"While primary responsibility in these matters rests with state and territory governments, there should be a more consistent approach than currently exists across Australia," Mr Turnbull said.
Members of the working group represent a balance of community, rural, local government and wind energy industry interests. The members are:
- Denis Smedley, a senior executive of the Department of the Environment and Water Resources (Chair)
- Ms Liz Johnstone, senior planning adviser at the Municipal Association of Victoria
- Andrew Richards, chair of the Australian Wind Energy Association, a vice president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, and Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Pacific Hydro
- Brett Thomas, managing director of Melbourne arm of Acciona, a world leader in renewable energy
- Tim Le Roy, spokesperson for the Tarwin Valley Coastal Guardians
- Yvonne Wenham, spokesperson for Friends of Future Generations (SA)
- David Clarke, a farmer from Waubra, Victoria
- Di Jay, CEO of the Planning Institute of Australia
- Colin Griffith, CEO, Australian Council of National Trusts