from your link.....
Mr Morrison announced in late 2021 that his government would reject a two-year extension of the exploratory drilling licence, amid fierce community opposition to the project.
It would later be revealed the former prime minister had sworn himself into the portfolio of then-resources minister Keith Pitt to reject the application, and circumvent Mr Pitt's wishes to extend it.
Asset Energy took the federal government to the Federal Court challenging the decision after Mr Morrison's multiple portfolios came to light.The Albanese government and Asset Energy have now agreed to end that court action, asking the court to vacate Mr Morrison's decision.
A decision on the project will then rest with a joint authority made up of both the Commonwealth and NSW governments. And the Commonwealth has indicated it will allow New South Wales to consider its position first.
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King said the government intended to follow protocol going forward, and would not comment on the future of the project.
"I assure Australians that any decisions that I take as the federal minister for resources will always be based on sound evidence and in accordance with the law," she said.
"Australians quite rightly expect this of their elected leaders.
"I am not going to provide an ongoing commentary on future official decisions that come before the joint authority, whether in relation to PEP-11 or any other matter."
yet your paste of Albanese's categorical rejection in the pre-election period shows that Albanese's "word is his bond" hahahhehehe. ...... another clip behind the ear for Albanese. say one thing pre-election, another after..... just like any other party pollie.
but I don't get why you're claiming that Albanese is wasting money on this matter. if Asset Energy takes the claim to court the gov can either fold and approve the application, negotiate an outcome or fight against Asset E. its not something that can be ignored.
but now Albanese has ensured that the area will host wind turbines. so likely the turbines are a higher priority for Albanese. I would agree with this. but as the turbines are floaters, secured by anchor points on the sea floor, maybe the 2 industries can coexist on the same site.
whichever way it goes, it shouldn't be a problem for voters of Warringah as both projects will be around 30km off shore and so beyond the horizon.
yep Greens and Teals won't like it, but surely the LNP would back it in if they vote sensibly.
