A Just Transition for Western Australia: Advancing Business Respect for Human Rights in the Deployment of Wind and Solar Energy Projects

Abstract

The thesis examines how international, Commonwealth and state-level factors shape expectations of wind and solar energy developers in Western Australia to contribute to a just transition by respecting human rights. It identifies three key barriers to a just transition: fragmented regulation, sector underperformance on human rights, and gaps in emerging human rights due diligence laws. The thesis proposes how barriers could be addressed through legislation and sets out a good practice framework for WA project developers.