Environmental Law

Queensland objection rights restored – Mineral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

Contact: James Plumb, Partner and Duncan Lomas, Solicitor; Carter Newell (Queensland, Australia)

The Mineral and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 (Bill) was introduced into Queensland State Parliament on 23 February 2016. Amongst other matters, the Bill gives effect to the Queensland Government’s election promise to reinstate various public notification requirements and community objection rights to proposed mining projects.

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