'The only just decision': court deals massive blow to PEP11 gas exploration project off Hunter coast What does this court ruling mean for NSW gas supply and future energy prices? Newcastle Herald · Jun 17
Company behind PEP11 gas project says it has been recommended for approval Company says its offshore gas project has got tick of approval. Newcastle Herald · Oct 16, 2024
Minister forms preliminary view that PEP11 gas project should not proceed Signs are not good for Asset Energy's offshore gas project. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2024
Albanese government issues ‘preliminary refusal’ of Pep11 gas project previously vetoed by Scott Morrison Asset Energy has 30 days to respond to industry minister Ed Husic’s request for further information about the proposed gas project off Sydney’s coast The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024
Companies behind Pep11 ask court to force Albanese government decision on NSW gas project The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024
Pep-11 to be killed off under NSW government’s plan to stop offshore gas exploration Environment minister says ‘overwhelming majority’ oppose offshore mining and proposed reforms reflect these concerns The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024
State government introduces bill to kill-off PEP11 offshore gas project State government bill will prohibit offshore petroleum drilling projects in NSW. Newcastle Herald · Feb 6, 2024
PEP11 needed for NSW energy security: Advent Energy PEP11 proponent Advent Energy makes submission to NSW inquiry. Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2023
Poll shows support for PEP-11 gas licence off the Hunter's coast The Asset Energy-commissioned polling was based on the responses of 1000 people aged over 18 from across the Hunter Region. Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023
'Never in the Hunter': Greens declare Newcastle off-limits to PEP-11 and demand other parties make their position clear It appears PEP-11 is "no from the word 'go'", but the NSW Greens fear this 'zombie project' could rise again. Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2023
Federal Government won't match NSW Coalition pledge to ban offshore gas A returned Coalition government would ban offshore coal, gas, mineral and petroleum production in NSW waters in a move that would prevent projects such as the controversial PEP-11 offshore gas exploration project off the Hunter coast. Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2023
Morrison PEP-11 veto 'broke natural justice' Scott Morrison's decision to veto the PEP-11 project was affected by apprehended bias, court finds. Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2023
Australian court quashes former prime minister's gas exploration ban An Australian court on Tuesday overturned a controversial decision by the previous prime minister to block a gas exploration project off the country's east coast, opening the door for the project to be reconsidered. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
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. AAP · Feb 14, 2023
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 Scott Morrison's gas licence decision 'infected by apprehended bias', Federal Court rules A Federal Court judge quashes the former prime minister's call to reject an exploration licence off the NSW coast, finding it might have been made when his mind was "closed to persuasion".
Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2023 PEP-11 process to restart after Federal Court 'vacates' previous orders A Federal Court judge has 'vacated' Hunter PEP-11 orders as authorities prepare to reassess a time extension of the offshore lease.
AAP · Feb 4, 2023 PM says Morrison's PEP-11 actions were 'dishonest' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described ex-PM Scott Morrison's decision to halt a NSW gas drilling project as "incompetent" and "dishonest".
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023 Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit Exclusive: Candidates hoping to hold the balance of power to push for state-level development bans
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 Controversial PEP-11 gas project revived after Labor agrees to vacate Scott Morrison's decision Former prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to reject a controversial offshore gas exploration licence off the New South Wales coast is set to be overturned.
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 Morrison's offshore drilling veto could be overturned The Federal Court could overturn a controversial call by former prime minister Scott Morrison to veto a gas drilling project off the NSW coast.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023 Scott Morrison’s block on gas drilling off Newcastle to be overturned Controversy as PEP-11 back on the drawing boards after Federal Court application
Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2022 No regrets: Scott Morrison doubles down on decision to kill PEP-11 Former prime minister Scott Morrison says he has no regrets about blindsiding his resources minister Keith Pitt to ensure offshore gas exploration did not occur off the Hunter coast.
The Conversation · Aug 17, 2022 Scott Morrison's veto of a gas-drilling plan off Sydney was strange – but it should not be overturned Federal parliament has been rocked by extraordinary revelations that Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of numerous ministries, including the resources portfolio, in the last term of government. The then prime minister went further and used his new powers to knock back a gas-drilling proposal off the New South Wales coast.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2022 Will Morrison secrecy saga revive PEP-11 gas project? The proponent of an offshore gas exploration project that former prime minister Scott Morrison killed off has called on the federal and state governments to reconsider their opposition to the project.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022 Scott Morrison accused of ‘bias’ in blocking Pep-11 gas permit using extraordinary ministerial powers PM alleged to have ‘predetermined’ application after project was blocked despite recommendation to the contrary by national petroleum administrator