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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the federal government had “taken the first step” to formally reject an application for the petroleum exploration permit, known as PEP-11.
The government’s prospects in up to six key seats were at risk because of community opposition to exploring for gas in the waters between Newcastle and Sydney.