NSW coalmining companies using planning 'loopholes' to avoid scrutiny
04-09-2026 02:34 via abc.net.au

NSW coalmining companies using planning 'loopholes' to avoid scrutiny

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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