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Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher launched a blistering critique of Victoria’s energy policy, likening the state’s attitude towards investment to that of North Korea, warning Victoria's approach is indicative of why major projects are going offshore.

Meanwhile, Environment Minister Murray Watt approved a four-decade extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf project off the Western Australian coast following lengthy delays in signing off the controversial proposal. 

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