Leaked document shows two threatened species could be wiped out at Middle Arm development site

Exclusive: Conservation advocates say assessment shows controversial NT project shouldn't get past the starting gun'

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Two threatened mammal species could be wiped out at the site of a proposed industrial development on Darwin harbour backed by $1.5bn in federal funding, according to a leaked environmental assessment.

Conservation advocates say it shows the controversial Middle Arm industrial project shouldn't get past the starting gun based on impacts to nature".

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