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Australian court cases to push back against govt gas approval

Published 14:51 on July 6, 2026 / Last updated at 14:51 on July 6, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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Upcoming court cases are challenging the Australian environment minister’s decision to approve the North West Shelf (NWS) gas facility’s exporting licence, and will argue he failed to consider the impacts of its emissions on native wildlife, among other issues.
Upcoming court cases are challenging the Australian environment minister’s decision to approve the North West Shelf (NWS) gas facility’s exporting licence, and will argue he failed to consider the impacts of its emissions on native wildlife, among other issues.


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