Tougher pollution rules are on the way for Santos and Inpex in Darwin after the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority uncovered serious underreporting of toxic emissions — including carcinogens — by Inpex since 2018. The review calls for stricter limits, continuous monitoring, and upgraded licenses to protect residents and workers near Darwin Harbour, amid growing public and expert concerns over regulatory laxity. While NTEPA chairman Paul Vogel insists health remains top priority and companies won’t weaken the new standards, environmental groups urge stronger enforcement on flaring and system downtime, demanding real penalties for violations. With 23 recommendations potentially taking a year to implement, the push is for a world-class, transparent system to safeguard community health as industrial operations expand.
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