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Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’

05.07.2026 18:00 | The Guardian World

Mining minister Dale Last says the state has an ‘enormous opportunity’ to become a global leader in critical mineralsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueenslanders are being warned they could be left to pay for the clean up of abandoned mines if rehabilitation laws are weakened, after the state government announced a bid to cut environmental “red tape” for resources companies.The state’s treasurer, David Janetzki, and the mining minister, Dale Last, this week announced a review of a scheme that requires resources companies to provide surety to cover remediation and rehabilitation costs when mines close. Continue reading...

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