Labor’s delay on North West Shelf gas decision ‘political’: opposition

Angela Macdonald-Smith and Tom Rabe

Feb 19, 2025 – 5.48pm

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The Albanese government has been accused of playing politics over the huge proposed extension of the Woodside-run North West Shelf gas project after it deferred its decision until after the West Australian election.

Business groups said Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s move to push back a deadline on the proposal to March 31 would have a chilling effect on potential investment decisions.

Angela Macdonald-Smith writes on the resources industry with a focus on energy, including gas, oil, electricity and renewables.

Tom Rabe is the WA political correspondent, based in Perth.