Woodside’s power in parliament

<p>Last year, the federal environment minister approved Woodside&rsquo;s plans to keep its North West Shelf project producing gas out to 2070.</p> <p>Both the government and Woodside claim that gas is a necessary transition fuel as the world decarbonises &ndash; but how convincing are their arguments?</p> <p>Today, investigative journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay&nbsp;<em>Woodside vs the Planet</em>, Marian Wilkinson, on how one company captured the country &ndash; and convinced us that we need the gas industry.</p> <p>This episode was originally published in September 2025.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Investigative journalist and author of the Quarterly Essay <em>Woodside vs the Planet</em>, Marian Wilkinson</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>AAP Image/Supplied by Woodside Energy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>