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In this interview back on the 15th of July 21, AT makes it very clear who makes the decision, and it's not the Prime Minister.

Interview with Richard King, 2HD Newcastle 15 July 2021 Interviewer Richard King
Subject Boosting Australia's Diesel Storage Program

https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/taylor/transcripts/interview-richard-king-2hd-newcastle



SHANNA BULL: Minister, since we spoke to you last, still a decision hasn't been made on this controversial PEP 11. Why the hold up?

ANGUS TAYLOR: Well, that's a matter for Keith Pitt, he's the Minister, he makes the decision. I can't comment on that. I'll leave that to him. What I would say is right across Australia we're seeing places where we can get more upstream oil. We do need it for our fuel security. The Northern Territory's proving to be a region which is offering enormous potential. So, we will get the fuel we need, whether or not that project goes ahead. As I say, I'll leave the specifics of that project to Keith Pitt.

SHANNA BULL: But excuse me, Minister, aren't- are you the man at the moment, though, representing this resources portfolio in Cabinet discussions?

ANGUS TAYLOR: It's not my decision. This is a decision for Keith Pitt. He is the Minister who makes the decision. That's the legislation that would [indistinct]…

RICHARD KING: Even the Prime Minister has expressed his desire to not renew this permit. It does seem strange that it's been months now since it expired, and yet a decision still seems to be off over the horizon.

ANGUS TAYLOR: You're more than welcome to call Keith and get him onto the show.

RICHARD KING: Okay

ANGUS TAYLOR: It's his decision, so I'll leave it at that.