Ann: Trading Halt, page-51

“The Joint Authority refused the applications for reasons of public interest, concerns about the applicants’ estimate of the cost of works and their ability to raise the necessary capital to fund the proposed works,” the minister’s statement reads.

This extract was taken from an article in the AFR. by Angela Mcdonald- Smith. She eludes to the importance of proximal gas supply.

https://www.copyright link/policy/energy-and-climate/husic-blocks-controversial-nsw-offshore-gas-drilling-20250117-p5l5b5

Worth a read.

The three reasons are matters best discussed by someone more knowlegable than I.

However, how can public interest be cited when a census has not been conducted.

IMO, the estimate of the cost of works is not relevant.

Apporve the application and the funds will be easily raised.

Are these relevant considerations ? Is Ed permitted to raise these "concerns" as being relevant ?

Knowlegable response and clarificaton would be appreciated.