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 laws have been criticized by environmental activists for significantly weakening the rights of citizens to oppose mining projects. According to The Guardian Australia, the legislation would prevent opponents from challenging projects in court without the approval of the minister, unless they owned a property within a 125km radius of the project.
The Greens have labeled this move as "corrupt," while the Lock the Gate Alliance has accused the LNP government of eroding democratic and environmental protections in order to facilitate the operations of mining companies.
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