David Pocock fears Labor trying to work around First Nations consultation on offshore gas projects

Independent senator shares Tiwi Islanders' concern over changes they argue would allow companies to ignore' their views

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The independent senator David Pocock has expressed grave concerns" Labor is seeking to work around a court decision requiring more consultation with First Nations people on offshore gas developments.

Pocock made the comments at a Senate inquiry hearing on Thursday, at which Tiwi Islanders joined Mardudhunera activist Raelene Cooper in urging the Albanese government not to make changes they argue will allow gas companies to ignore" their views.

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