Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies.

But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063.

So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application for a coal mine proposed by one of Clive Palmer’s companies.
But last month, Plibersek approved an extension to the licence of another mine in Queensland until 2063.
So why has Plibersek blocked this latest proposal and what does it mean for the future of fossil fuels in Australia? We’ll let you know in the deep dive.

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The Federal Government has rejected plans for a Queensland coal mine. Here’s the context.

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