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Annette Lin

‘We never consented’: Beetaloo companies urged to consider ‘human element’ of fracking

Larrakia traditional owner Eric Fejo (centre) was among those protesting the onshore drilling rig. Photo: AAP

Australia’s most powerful onshore drilling rig has arrived in Darwin, as a federal inquiry recommended tighter carbon offset regulations and more consultation with local communities before fracking goes ahead in the Beetaloo Basin.

Scientists and environmental activists were at Darwin’s port on Wednesday to protest the rig’s arrival.

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