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Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit

Teals and other NSW independents seek to kill controversial Pep-11 gas permit

Exclusive: Candidates hoping to hold the balance of power to push for state-level development bansFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe “kingmaker” Sydney MP, Alex Greenwich, and a coalition of independent political hopefuls will attempt to kill the controversial Pep-11 gas exploration licence by banning development of the area through a change in New South Wales law.The six independents, who could hold the balance of power in under two months, will on Saturday unveil a bill that would amend the State Planning Act to ban certain types of development on land and at sea, negating possible future federal approval.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

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