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Activists Criticize New Mining Laws in Queensland

Updated 2026-09-16 00:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Queensland’s new mining laws have been criticized by activists who say they gut the rights to oppose projects. The government argues that streamlining processes is necessary.

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The Guardian

Queenslanders’ rights to oppose mining projects ‘gutted’ by new laws, activists say

As minister says process needs to be ‘streamlined’, Greens and Lock the Gate say the legislation is ‘corrupt’ and tears up environmental protectionsGet our breaking news email, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/

2026-09-15 23:39 UTC