Correspondence Regarding North West Shelf Operations Investigation - EPBC 2018/8335.

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The department investigated a Greenpeace allegation that Woodside Energy's Karratha Gas Plant on the North West Shelf was processing third-party gas resources in breach of the EPBC Act (referral EPBC 2018/8335). The Compliance and Enforcement Branch's investigation concluded in March 2025 with insufficient evidence to substantiate the breach allegation. In July 2025, Greenpeace submitted new information requesting reconsideration, prompting the department to draft a ministerial response confirming the new evidence would be assessed to determine if further investigation was warranted. The documents show internal media team correspondence addressing ABC News inquiries about the investigation status, with redacted sections indicating sensitivity around the alleged EPBC Act breach regarding processing of third-party field resources. The department's published Compliance Policy permits disclosure of investigation details where it supports regulatory outcomes or is legally required, though investigation details may otherwise remain confidential post