Farming neighbours on the front line of wind farms raise alarm over community conflict.
By Brad Thompson - The Australian Business Network - Feb 7, 2025
Victorian grain grower Ross Johns says his community is being torn apart by wind farm developers relying on government subsidies and approval waivers to make their projects viable. Mr Johns said the business model was flimsy and propped up by taxpayers subsiding each wind turbine to the tune of more than $850,000 through various government grants and subsidies.
“What we’re asking for is transparent, proper process from government and open community consultation by the multinationals and others backing wind farms,” said Mr Ross, whose family started farming in Victoria in the 1870s.
