[2] Although the gas extracted will primarily be burned overseas, its impact on climate change poses a threat to the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, contributing to ongoing coral bleaching events.

The ACF initiated legal proceedings, asserting that the greenhouse gas emissions from the Scarborough project will have significant adverse effects on the Great Barrier Reef.

The central issue in this case is whether the Scarborough gas project should be subjected to the approval processes outlined in Australia's national environmental law, specifically the EPBC Act.

[3] The reasons behind ACF's withdrawal remain unclear, but the organisation hinted at high costs, stating that, "litigation is expensive and risky, and communities often face opponents with significantly greater resources".

[4] The ACF's case against Woodside's Scarborough gas project, despite its discontinuation, underscored several critical issues with significant implications for Australia's environmental policy.