I'm guessing that the Greenies are the reason for the bulk of...

I'm guessing that the Greenies are the reason for the bulk of the delays. it sounds like that are pxxxing in the pockets of a weak government who feel the need to obtain approval from every minority group whose agenda is to stop any kind of mining development at all costs.
Humpback whales, Cray migration, commercial fishing, school holidays, what blxxdy next.
Seaweed migration or Raw Prawn spawning ?

On the brighter side, the sidetrack drilling has been approved. So stuff the seismic, we can now follow the lead of the Cliff Head Oilfield partners and go for it.