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In this explosive episode, Punter Konrad takes punter James on a journey into the murky waters of a secret gas deal in the Northern Territory . Grab your tinfoil hats, punters – this one's a doozy!

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Punter Citations

“NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles referred to ICAC over political adviser’s gas lobbying ties.” ABC News, 13 December 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/natasha-fyles-referred-to-icac-by-mark-turner/103220822

2. “Cost of gas deal between the NT government and Tamboran to remain a secret.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/cost-of-gas-deal-between-the-nt-government-and-tamboran-to-remain-a-secret/

3. “NT Chief Minister divests Woodside shares after scrutiny.” ABC News, 16 November 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-16/nt-chief-minister-divests-woodside-shares-after-scrutiny/103114812

4. “‘Terrible outcome for taxpayers’: Buying gas to generate electricity more expensive than solar, report finds.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/terrible-outcome-for-taxpayers-buying-gas-to-generate-electricity-more-expensive-than-solar-report-finds/

5. “Chief Minister’s private shares in major gas company revealed.” NT Independent. https://ntindependent.com.au/chief-ministers-private-shares-in-major-gas-company-revealed/

6. “The NT government has green-lit fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. What does it mean?” ABC News, 3 May 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-03/beetaloo-basin-fracking-given-go-ahead-explainer/102295840

7. “Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/northern-territory-chief-minister-natasha-fyles-has-resigned-how-did-we-get-here-220137

8. “Former NT Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison takes up role with fracking company Tamboran Resources.” ABC News, 19 November 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-19/former-nt-deputy-chief-minister-nicole-manison-tamboran-job/104618406

9. “NT donations data reveals $47,850 flow from frackers to political backers.” Lock the Gate. https://www.lockthegate.org.au/nt_donations_data_reveals_47_850_flow_from_frackers_to_political_backers

10. “Disappointing: NT Minister Nicole Manison denigrates scientists, backs Beetaloo fracking.” The Australia Institute. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/disappointing-nt-minister-nicole-manison-denigrates-scientists-backs-beetaloo-fracking/

11. “Revealed: Documents detail key