Dex, offshore wind has a higher capacity factor than on-shore wind due to the more constant nature of the wind, but it is also much more expensive to build. I think Bass Strait is too deep (and rough?) to build them there...?
The idea has been floated on The Conversation...
http://theconversation.edu.au/europe-has-offshore-wind-farms-why-cant-australia-3574
Pun not intended. ;-)
