Plibersek reportedly halts Karratha urea project

Newly appointed federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has reported reached an agreement with privately-held Perdaman to stop work on its A$4.5-billion Karratha urea project, in Western Australia, for a 30-day period.

Plibersek was approached by the members of the Murujuga Traditional Custodians and Mardudhunera women to stop the gas project, saying it threatens ancient Murujuga rock art.