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 protections Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queenslanders’ right to object to mining projects – including coal – would be “gutted” by new legislation that would ban opponents from being heard in court without the minister’s approval…
Queensland's new mining legislation has been criticized by environmental activists for gutting the rights of locals to oppose mining projects, including coal. According to the legislation, opponents of mining projects would no longer be able to challenge them in court without the approval of the state minister and would only be able to do so if they owned a property within a 125km radius of the project.
The Greens have called the move "corrupt," while the Lock the Gate Alliance, a community action group, claims that the LNP government is "tearing up democratic and environmental protections just to make life easier for mining companies."
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