"Two Groups Challenge Woodside's Gas Expansion in Federal Court"

Two environmental groups are challenging the extension of Woodside Energys North West Shelf gas project in the Federal Court of Australia, citing concerns over pollution and climate change.

• The Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art filed separate legal challenges against Federal Environment Minister Murray Watts decision to extend Woodside Energys North West Shelf project.
• Woodside Energy has stated that it will "vigorously defend" its position after waiting seven years for environmental approvals related to the North West Shelf gas project.
• The legal actions raise concerns about the potential effects of climate change and pollution associated with expanded gas production in the Southern Hemisphere.