Senate to investigate controversial Middle Arm development amid calls for ‘closer scrutiny’
by Lisa Cox from Environment | The Guardian on (#6EF7C)
Move follows revelations Albanese government knew project was seen as key enabler' for gas export despite being branded a sustainable development precinct'
The Senate will investigate the proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour after the government voted to support an inquiry into the controversial project.
It follows a Guardian Australia investigation that revealed the Albanese government knew the project was seen as a key enabler" for the export of gas from the Beetaloo basin, despite being branded a sustainable development precinct".
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