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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Lisa Cox

Senate to investigate controversial Middle Arm development amid calls for ‘closer scrutiny’

The Senate will investigate the proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour. The government has been under pressure from the Greens and crossbench to drop $1.5bn in financial support for the project
The Senate will investigate the proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour. The government has been under pressure from the Greens and crossbench to drop $1.5bn in financial support for the project. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The Senate will investigate the proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour after the government voted to support an inquiry into the controversial project.

It follows a Guardian Australia investigation that revealed the Albanese government knew the project was seen as a “key enabler” for the export of gas from the Beetaloo basin, despite being branded a “sustainable development precinct”.

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