Western Australia Gives Nod to Browse Gas Hub

Western Australia has granted final state environmental approval to the controversial Browse liquefied natural gas project in the Kimberley, ABC News has reported.

The state Environment Minister, Bill Marmion, says conditions aimed at protecting local wildlife and nearby dinosaur footprints have been strengthened.

However, the gas hub still needs environmental and heritage approvals from the Federal Government, as well as a final investment decision.

Earlier this year, the State Government’s approvals process drew controversy after it emerged that three out of five members of the Environmental Protection Authority’s board had to excuse themselves from voting on the project because of conflicts of interest, the West Australia said.