hi Dave... this line says it all for me. No emergency power required for a gas field project. the only national interest was for the Lib Gov to retain office and for him to cancel that project that threatened a seat he had promised this very act. a purely political decision.
“I wanted him [Keith Pitt] to continue doing the job as the minister but on that particular project I believe it was in the national interests for me to consider it in its totality which I did and I’m very happy with that decision and if people think I should have made a different decision and allowed that project to proceed and allow the drilling to occur off the New South Wales coast, I don’t agree with it.” (from your link)
much that I've watched and read, even Bolt (aghast), has addressed the what and how and the detailed analysis but none are looking at the why. most likely because its pure speculation, and fair enough.
I'm on the edge of my seat and passing th popcorn.
