12 cents upon JA approval, page-90

Keith Pitt's mantra was "I will make the decision based off the advice and in the national interest". If Keith had not been usurped by Scomo, approval would have been granted in late February 2021. Madeleine King has a similiar mantra "I will make the decision in accordance with the law". NSW political sideshows are outside the scope of the Federal JA member. Ms King should therefore arrive at the same position as Keith. JMO. If we compare the national interest in 2021 vs 2023, the case for PEP11 is now stronger. Narrabri has gone nowhere, PKIT has gone nowhere, NIT has been cancelled, Kurri Kurri Power Station is further advanced, so NSW has an increased need but no local source of gas. BPH has more $$$ in the bank than in 2020/21, MMR's position is improved, Bounty is stable, and most importantly, there are a couple of rigs floating around the East Coast in 2024. Great time to be holding BPH. GLTAH.

https://www.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/pitt/transcripts/interview-abc-radio-newcastle