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New Acreages in Great Australian Bight faces protest
May 16, 2018
Source: The Guardian

New Acreages in Great Australian Bight faces protest

The Australian Government on Tuesday released 21 new acreages for offshore oil and gas exploration in the Great Australian Bight. The announcement was followed by protesters gathering outside the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association in Adelaide to oppose new oil and gas drilling in the bight. Matt Canavan, the Federal Resources Minister, said that acreage release was part of the government’s commitment to meeting Australia’s future energy needs.

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