NSW coalmining companies using planning 'loopholes' to avoid scrutiny
Published by YuToday Staff
1 hour ago · 1:51 readSeptember 4, 2026
More than a dozen coalmine modifications have been approved by the NSW government since 2023, with critics saying the process is a "loophole" that allows companies to expand operations without proper oversight. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Peter Sanders.
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More than a dozen coalmine modifications have been approved by the NSW government since 2023, with critics saying the process is a "loophole" that allows companies to expand operations without proper oversight. More than a dozen coalmine modifications have been approved by the NSW government since 2023, with critics saying the process is a "loophole" that allows companies to expand operations without proper oversight.
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More than a dozen coalmine modifications have been approved by the NSW government since 2023, with critics saying the process is a "loophole" that allows companies to expand operations without proper oversight. This YuToday briefing is based on reporting first published by Peter Sanders.
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