Nationals MP Calls for Consistency After Labor Approves Coal Mine Expansions

Three Australian coal mines have been granted approvals for expansion by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.

A dump truck is seen transporting coal in an open cut mine owned by Premier Coal in Collie, Western Australia, on June 24, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

Federal Member for Queensland’s Hinkler electorate, Keith Pitt, has called for consistent policies around coal after Labor Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved the expansion of three Australian coal mines.

White Haven Coal’s Narrabri mine, the MACH Energy Australia mine at Mount Pleasant, and the Ashton Coal Operations mine at Ravensworth were all granted expansion.