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Tess Ikonomou

Labor committed to wind power after project blocked

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the government remains committed to offshore wind. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended his government's rejection of a crucial project needed for Victoria's offshore wind industry on environment grounds.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision to veto a planned terminal and assembly plant for the Port of Hastings, has angered the Victorian government which has set strong renewable energy targets for the state.

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