Australian opposition seeks to strip tax-exempt status from Environmental Defenders Office over gas dispute.

The Australian federal opposition is seeking to revoke the tax-exempt status of the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), accusing it of "coaching witnesses" and "confecting evidence" against gas company Santos. This move comes after the EDO attempted to block a gas pipeline, leading to a legal dispute where Santos was awarded $9 million in legal costs. The opposition claims the EDO is hindering mining and gas industry jobs, while the EDO maintains it is a politically neutral group providing legal support for environmental and cultural heritage protection.

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