Published 1 year ago

Court finds Scott Morrison offshore gas drilling project veto broke natural justice

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The Federal Court quashed the former prime minister's decision to block an extension of the PEP-11 project permit. Justice Darren Jackson made no finding as to whether Morrison secretly had himself appointed as a resources minister for the purpose of deciding the application. But he was satisfied comments by Morrison provided a proper basis to conclude that the decision was affected by apprehended bias. The federal government will pay Asset Energy's costs.

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Court finds Morrison PEP-11 veto broke natural justice

Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to veto the controversial gas project PEP-11 was affected by apprehended bias, the Federal Court has found.

1 year ago·Perth, Australia

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Court finds Scott Morrison offshore gas drilling project veto broke natural justice

Scott Morrison's vocal opposition to a controversial offshore gas drilling project meant his later decision to formally block it was tainted by apprehended bias, a court has found.The Federal Court on Tuesday quashed the former prime minister's December 2021 decision to block an extension of the PEP-11 project permit and remitted it to a joint federal-NSW authority.That course of action had been requested by the two governments and permit holder…

1 year ago·Australia

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