Yes, the JA has the authority to deny PEP-11 if there are legitimate reasons.
we know that NOPTA has recommended approval. This recommendation isn’t based on an opinion , rather it is based upon the applicant meeting the conditions.
We know that the NSW government did not involve itself in the decision process. We can assume why.
The federal government has gone against NOPTA recommendations. Ed has given two reasons. Financial capacity is not valid in these circumstances as discussed and outlined by NOPTA and public interest alone is not valid.
Ed has felt his hand. He won’t be given a new lot of cards. Labor has pushed this past the election date. Strategically. approve and if gas is found then the east coast gas problem is fixed. There will be overwhelming public interest to see the gas feed into domestic supply in the interest of the public.
no gas and all will be forgotten next time the election roles around.
any one remember the Voice referendum?
not that long ago - disaster for labor yet here we are and not even a blimp on the federal election radar.
PEP-11 approval will have zero affect on the outcome of next election .
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