WA public hearing into FLNG project safety Safety concerns about floating liquefied natural gas projects off the West Australian coast will be discussed during a public hearing on Monday. The Economics and Industry Standing Committee is holding a series of hearings with representatives from key stakeholders in Australia's oil and gas sector. The speakers on Monday will come from ConocoPhillips Australia, the Australian Workers Union and Esso Australia Resources. The parliamentary committee has previously heard from the Department of Mines and Petroleum, Woodside Energy, the Maritime Union of Australia, INPEX Operations Australia, and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association.