Labor Shortland MP Pat Conroy says any offshore gas project off the coast of the Hunter would have 'a lot of hurdles'

By Nick Bielby
May 16 2019 - 9:00pm
Community action: Protestors at Nobbys Beach during one of several rallies held against seismic testing off the east coast last year. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
Community action: Protestors at Nobbys Beach during one of several rallies held against seismic testing off the east coast last year. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

One of the Hunter's federal Labor MPs says he has not seen a business case that has convinced him an oil or gas industry in water off the Hunter and Central Coast would be economically viable.

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