The Federal Court has dismissed Santosβ appeal against the finding that the oil and gas corporation had failed to consult Traditional Owners on the Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea. Pip Hinman reports.
Dennis Tipakalippa
Plaintiff and Tiwi Elder Dennis Tipakalippa said he wasΒ βthe happiest man aliveβ after the Federal Court ruled Santosβ approval to drill for gas in the sea north of the Tiwi Islands was invalid.Β Rebecca Parker reports.
The Federal Court will travel to the Tiwi Islands to take evidence from Traditional Owners on Country who oppose the approval of Santosβ Barossa Gas Project.Β Rebecca Parker reports.
Senior Lawman and Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa is challenging the federal offshore oil and gas regulatorβs decision to approve Santosβ plan to drill the Barossa gas field.Β Naish Gawen reports.