I agree with you. The only difference is that I believe that...

I agree with you. The only difference is that I believe that when Albanese said ..

Prime Minister Scott Morrison “really stuffed things up”, which is why it is still an issue. “If you pre-empt environmental legislations you will fail,” “We are determined to get this right. “The application for the permit renewal has changed and we are considering it carefully in a way that cannot be overturned.”

He was signaling that legal have examined the ALP's options & they have a 'loophole' to finish PEP11 permanently, if they follow the correct procedure. Hence the delay.

If Albanese was given advice that he was unable to stop PEP11, he wouldn't make such public statements that would eventually leave him with egg on his face. I have no legal opinion myself, I'm just following the politics. I think it's over.