"That person believed that the Feds were hoping the NSW pipeline...

"That person believed that the Feds were hoping the NSW pipeline legislation would kill PEP11. Stupid of them to think that."

In that case you'd think they'd go ahead and approve what they believe will die a natural death without the ability to utilize a pipeline. BPH hasn't even drilled, it's not like on approval suddenly they'll need a pipeline cause you know, the not yet drilled site was successful (whose magic balls are they gazing into?). I mean seriously, do they not hear their own thoughts scampering around in an empty space?

As for trying to cover arses, its a bit late for that and who gives a S anyway. A government that can't govern according to basic law without spending hard earned tax payers $$ trying to invent a loophole, shouldn't be in that position in the first place. Problem is, are any of them any different to each other? Past behaviour would suggest not.