Court rules Morrison government grant to develop gas field in Beetaloo Basin invalid
by Australian Associated Press and Graham Readfearn from on (#5TA2G)
Environment Centre Northern Territory argued the $21m for drilling program was legally unreasonable on multiple grounds
A Northern Territory environmental group has won a court battle over a Morrison government grant to develop the Beetaloo Basin onshore gas field.
The Environment Centre NT argued in the federal court that the $21m grant for exploration wells was legally unreasonable on multiple grounds.
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