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(A)manda Parkinson

Gas heavyweight a step closer to new powers

The NT government says a controversial new role will help drive economic growth and create jobs. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Gas projects could override environmental protections after community consultation closed on a controversial new role designed to fast-track private investment. 

A former gas company heavyweight has been appointed the interim Territory Coordinator whose office, along with the Territory Coordinator minister, is to have powers to override environmental protections as the Northern Territory government forges ahead with another election promise.

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