Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Fight for Australia—€™s Coastline) 2022

# Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Fight for Australia's Coastline) Bill 2022 ## What it does This bill cancels PEP11—a petroleum exploration permit for an area off the Sydney coast—and prevents the government from issuing any new oil or gas permits in that same region. It's a blanket ban on future fossil fuel extraction in Sydney Basin waters. ## Why it matters This stops any potential offshore oil and gas drilling near Sydney's coastline, which affects fishing grounds, tourism, and local marine environments. For communities relying on ocean-based industries or concerned about climate emissions, this either protects their livelihoods or removes a development option, depending on your perspective. ## Key details - **PEP11 is cancelled** within 2 months of the bill passing, regardless of any pending applications - **No future permits allowed** — the government cannot grant exploration permits, production licences, pipelines, or related infrastructure in PEP11 blocks - **Comes into force immediately** — the day after it receives Royal Assent (the Governor-General's approval)