chris, ""Some people are talking about a legal challenge, which...

chris, ""Some people are talking about a legal challenge, which would be done through the Environmental Defenders Office," she said.

"The water for the coast is a huge issue; 80 per cent of Eurobodalla water comes from that catchment.

"We feel none of these things have been adequately addressed.

"There's no guarantee that the water supply is not threatened."

Looking through the detail and conditions of the PAC decision I find it difficult to see the water issue hasn't been addressed to it's fullest.

I also like that generality "Some people are talking about a legal challenge". Who are some?

Possibility the cost of a submission could be prohibitive and and it would be a challenge to find new grounds not covered during the PAC general and environmental process.

Many eyes are looking at this MA for an indication of possible further MA in NSW. The more difficulties a MA application such as CRC has may deter other explorers thus excluding NSW from jobs and regional infrastructure development.

Fingers crossed.