The federal environment minister has criticised the Queensland government over what he has labelled an "ideological" approach to the development of renewable energy projects.

Speaking at the Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition in Brisbane on Tuesday, Murray Watt accused the state government of cancelling renewable energy projects, "listening to local opponents", and "ignoring local supporters".

His comments were delivered in a broader speech outlining environmental law reforms proposed by the federal government.

"This seems to be an ideological approach from the LNP in Queensland … that they are wanting to block renewables projects rather than listen to the supporters of those projects," Mr Watt said in a press conference after the speech.

The state government has committed to reach

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