‘Not on my watch’: how windfarms became a key issue in NSW local elections

Justin Page of the Hunter Jobs Alliance notes that the anti-windfarm sentiment in Port Stephens has reached a level of angst not seen in neighbouring areas, saying, “This has seen it feature far more in council campaigns.” He explains, “That opposition group set up early and created the angst and fear without any basis that it’s going to wreck the marine ecosystem,” and adds, “It’s unfortunately a pretty well-led campaign and the public just don’t know or understand, which is why it’s gaining traction.”