Lawsuit Filed Against Australia’s Environment Minister for Not Considering ‘Climate Risk’

Lawsuit Filed Against Australia’s Environment Minister for Not Considering ‘Climate Risk’
Protesters take part in the School Strike 4 Climate rally on in Melbourne, Australia, on May 21, 2021. Graham Denholm/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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A legal challenge has been lodged against Australia’s environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, claiming she did not adequately consider climate risks when approving two new coal mining projects.

The action, filed in the Federal Court of Australia, seeks a judicial review of the minister’s decision, arguing there were legal errors because Plibersek did not consider the potential harms of climate change.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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