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Albanese government unmoved by Crisafulli’s oil play in Queensland
2 hours ago
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced plans to develop an oil industry on Wednesday, urging the Albanese government to expedite environmental approvals for a new oil field. Shell currently produces 200 barrels per day from the Taroom Trough, but experts caution that full-scale production will face significant challenges. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has rejected the state's requests for expedited permits.
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