Woodside’s power in parliament
Jan 8, 2026 •
Last year, the federal environment minister approved Woodside’s plans to keep its North West Shelf project producing gas out to 2070.
Both the government and Woodside claim that gas is a necessary transition fuel as the world decarbonises – but how convincing are their arguments?
Today, investigative journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay Woodside vs the Planet, Marian Wilkinson, on how one company captured the country – and convinced us that we need the gas industry.
This episode was originally published in September 2025.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Woodside’s power in parliament
1809 • Jan 8, 2026
Woodside’s power in parliament
Last year, the federal environment minister approved Woodside’s plans to keep its North West Shelf project producing gas out to 2070.
Both the government and Woodside claim that gas is a necessary transition fuel as the world decarbonises – but how convincing are their arguments?
Today, investigative journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay Woodside vs the Planet, Marian Wilkinson, on how one company captured the country – and convinced us that we need the gas industry.
This episode was originally published in September 2025.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Investigative journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay Woodside vs the Planet, Marian Wilkinson
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