Just going through the paper work now... "Two companies that are linked to Advent Energy Pty Ltd have raised issues that you may wish to consider when making a decision on the suspension, extension and variation application." ... "DMIRS also refused a suspension and extension request by Onshore Energy Pty Ltd for EP386 on 31 March 2020. This decision has been appealed for which the process is ongoing."
So when you said this: "I see the inferences in your points but (a) would Onshore permits have relevance to an Offshore permit process,", what I should have said is, yes, they did at the very least review this for PEP-11's suspension/extension..
Flambeau's extreme foresight is paying off in boat loads.