Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner
This page records the AEIC's consideration of the Beneficiary's historical complaint, its reliance on EPA Victoria's stated regulatory position, and the Trustee's later provision of documentary material for administrative-record purposes.
What this pathway records
The AEIC is presented separately from EPA Victoria, DTP and Moorabool Shire Council. This page does not attribute regulatory functions to the AEIC that belong to another authority.
Complaint consideration
The historical record establishes that the AEIC considered the Beneficiary's complaint and obtained updates from other parties.
Reliance recorded
The Commissioner's June 2025 letter records the EPA position considered when the AEIC concluded it could not assist further.
Administrative continuity
The Trustee later supplied the developing and crystallised record so the Commissioner's administrative record reflected the documentary material then available.
Beneficiary complaint and Trustee record
The sequence preserves the different capacities and the documentary role of each communication.
Earlier Lal Lal Wind Farm complaints and material
The Beneficiary's concerns and complaint history pre-dated the 2025 AEIC case and the later Trustee administrative record. This page confines itself to the documentary items presently published.
EPA role transition recorded
Carolyn Francis acknowledged receipt of material in her role as Manager – South West, EPA Victoria, advised that EPA would not respond to the package and stated that she would cease working for EPA Victoria on 10 January 2025.
Complaint to the AEIC
The Commissioner's later letter records that the complaint was made to the AEIC on this date.
Case-management arrangements
The AEIC advised that another officer would review the case, that Assistant Commissioner Carolyn Francis would not be involved because of her previous involvement in related matters, and that the Commissioner would be briefed.
Commissioner's response to the Beneficiary
The Commissioner recorded that EPA Victoria had stated the facility was complying with its obligations and that EPA would not take further regulatory action. After considering those matters, the AEIC's terms of reference and the scope of its role, the Commissioner concluded that the AEIC could not assist further.
Trustee documentary material and receipt requests
The Trustee provided the Notice, Supporting Record, annexures and associated material for documentary completeness and sought confirmation that the material formed part of the Commissioner's administrative record. No review or action was sought beyond receipt confirmation.
Crystallised record provided
The Trustee advised that the present phase of the administrative and evidentiary record had been completed and published, and forwarded the crystallisation notice for information only.
EPA reconciliation notice forwarded
The Trustee forwarded the EPA reconciliation notice solely so the Commissioner's administrative record reflected the present documentary position. No response, review or action was sought.
EPA and AEIC documentary roles
The record shows Carolyn Francis in two official capacities: Manager – South West at EPA Victoria in January 2025, and later Assistant Commissioner within the AEIC. The AEIC's April 2025 email expressly records that she would not be involved in the case because of previous involvement in related matters.
What the published record establishes
AEIC complaint pathway
The AEIC considered the Beneficiary's complaint and recorded reliance on EPA Victoria's stated regulatory position when deciding that it could not assist further.
Trustee administrative record
The Trustee later kept the AEIC informed of the developing and crystallised documentary record without asking the Commissioner to reopen, review or act upon the complaint.