From www.claytonutz.com: Queensland’s proposed Planning (Social Impact and Community Benefit) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 mandates that large-scale solar and wind farm developments conduct a social impact assessment and enter into a community benefit agreement as part of their development applications.

The Bill defines social impacts broadly and includes provisions for both positive and negative effects on local communities, while community benefit agreements aim to enhance local infrastructure or provide financial contributions to the community.

If enacted, these amendments will apply to both new and existing development applications pending decisions.