A Win for Tiwi Islanders: Court Scraps Drilling Permit for Santos’ Barossa Gas Project
Tiwi Traditional Owners have won a legal challenge against oil and gas giant Santos' AUD $4.7 billion Barossa gas project. In a landmark ruling, Australia's Federal Court has invalidated Santos' permit to drill for gas in the Timor Sea. The court agreed with Tiwi Island Senior Lawman Dennis Tipakalippa that Santos failed to consult First Nations peoples regarding the project, as required under legislation. The case is the first significant challenge to an Australian offshore gas approval based on a [...]