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Qld's proposed rehab laws raises concerns

IF A bill before Queensland's parliament is passed, Adani may not be required to notify the public of its rehabilitation plans for its proposed Carmichael coal complex in Central Queensland, even though it plans to leave six final pit voids with some as deep as 200m.

 Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane.

Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane.

Existing and approved mines in Queensland will be exempt from new mine rehabilitation standards under the Mining Rehabilitation Bill.   Lock the Gate Alliance spokeswoman Carmel Flint said exemptions...

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