Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldmine

The Guardian – World · By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent

Published 14 Oct 2026, 09:33 IST · Updated 14 Oct 2026, 1:01 PM IST

Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldminePhoto · The Guardian – World

Federal court overrules decision by former environment minister for the McPhillamys goldmine development at Blayney Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The federal court has overturned a rare protection order issued by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek under Indigenous heritage legislation, which the company said effectively blocked a goldmine in the central west of New South Wales. Regis Resources challenged the decision by the former minister to issue the order in 2024 under section 10 of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act. Continue reading...

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