Queensland’s resources minister Scott Stewart says there was ‘significant adverse community sentiment’ about the proposed licence.Queensland’s resources minister Scott Stewart says there was ‘significant adverse community sentiment’ about the proposed licence.government has rejected a coal exploration licence north of Bundaberg, in an area of prime farmland and near a marine breeding ground for the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Speaking from Bundaberg, Labor’s resources minister, Scott Stewart, said he was refusing Fox Resources’ mining development licence, MDL3040, on the grounds of public interest. The licence would have allowed Fox Resources to explore for minerals within a certain area, with a further application being required before any mining could be permitted.
Bennett, the local MP, went further, telling Guardian Australia the proposal had brought “huge fear and apprehension” for two years in an area famed for its macadamias, sweet potato and sugar cane farms.
Wow. This is in 2022. This is what we are up against. If you think there’s still hope, it’s time to rethink
Good. Now shut down that Alderni coal mine too! Otherwise it’s a hypocritical announcement. Queensland AustralianLabor
A bigger political donation should help politicians see the error of their ways.