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Colin Barnett attacks WA’s updated domestic gas policy, saying it is ‘un-Australian’ – ABC News
A decision by Western Australia to ban onshore gas exports to the east is labelled a “betrayal” of Australian states struggling with gas shortages by the state’s former premier, Colin Barnett.
A decision by the WA Government to ban onshore gas exports to the east has been labelled a “betrayal” of Australian states struggling with gas shortages by the state’s former premier, Colin Barnett.
Key points:
- The policy prevents “local” gas resources being sent east or overseas
- Just one project has been given an exemption
- Colin Barnett says the move is discriminatory and unprecedented
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