Minns opens areas of NSW for gas exploration
From Radio National Breakfast by ABC Australia
April 29, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the Minns government's decision to open new areas of New South Wales for gas exploration amidst opposition from farmers and environmentalists.
The Minns government is opening new areas of New South Wales for gas exploration for the first time in more than a decade. The government says it's necessary to ensure reliable power in the coming decades, but it's faced opposition from farmers and environmentalists. GUEST: Courtney Houssos, NSW Minister for Finance and Natural Resources PRODUCER: Brooke Young
People in this episode
Guest: Courtney Houssos
Topics covered
- gas exploration
- New South Wales
- energy policy
- environmental opposition
- agriculture
Keywords
- gas exploration
- New South Wales
- energy policy
- environmentalists
- farmers
- Courtney Houssos
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Minns government, ABC Australia, Brooke Young
Places: New South Wales
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