Federal Court overturns approval of Adani Carmichael coal mine in Queensland

By Lisa Cox
Updated August 5 2015 - 10:13pm, first published 3:38pm
Adani's environmental authority for the Carmichael mine in Queensland has been set aside after court action was taken by the Mackay Conservation Group. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Adani's environmental authority for the Carmichael mine in Queensland has been set aside after court action was taken by the Mackay Conservation Group. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Photo: Glenn Hunt
The court found Environment Minister Greg Hunt had not properly considered advice about the impact of the mine on two threatened species – the yakka skink and the ornamental snake. Photo: Chris Hopkins
The court found Environment Minister Greg Hunt had not properly considered advice about the impact of the mine on two threatened species – the yakka skink and the ornamental snake. Photo: Chris Hopkins
Adani's proposed mine and rail lines.
Adani's proposed mine and rail lines.

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