Charles Darwin University asked inquiry not to publish staff submissions critical of its support for harbour project

Middle Arm on the Elizabeth River near Darwin in the Northern Territory. An inquiry is examining the proposed precinct. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

Charles Darwin University asked a federal inquiry not to publish submissions by three of its staff after the academics criticised the university’s support for a gas and industrial development on Darwin Harbour.

The news comes as the Northern Territory government is due to give evidence in Darwin on Thursday to the Middle Arm inquiry, which is examining the proposed precinct and a $1.5bn investment promised by the Albanese government.