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The opposition’s objections are echoed by experts in energy policy and regulation. Cameron Milner, Director of GXO Strategies, describes the fines as "extraordinary" and "unacceptable." He advocates for a community-driven approach, arguing that corporations responsible for building transmission lines should seek community approval through negotiations rather than relying on legislative coercion. Milner criticizes the use of fines and legal power as heavy-handed tactics that undermine the rights of landowners, especially when these entities are perceived as foreign-owned corporations operating without genuine community consent.