The proposed test will emphasise the economic and social benefits of projects being considered for environmental approvals.">
ENVIRONMENT

Dutton proposes 'national interest test' in pursuit of WA mining boom

Naturally, there are some sceptics

Woodside's North West Shelf project.

Woodside's North West Shelf project. | Credits: Woodside

Should it win the forthcoming federal election, Peter Dutton says the Coalition will introduce a "national interest test" to improve investment certainty in the mining sector across Australia. The proposed...

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