As the Federal Government rolls out the most significant reforms to Australia’s national environment laws in more than two decades, EnvA says the success of the changes will depend on whether new national standards genuinely prevent further environmental decline.
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Coal infrastructure project assessment ignores public input
Public consultation under national environment laws is not a box-ticking exercise. Ignoring community submissions on a controlled action project undermines confidence in the entire environmental approvals system.
Land Court decision highlights ongoing risks of Glencore’s Rolleston mine extension
The Land Court has recommended approval of Glencore’s Spring Creek North extension — but only with new conditions after EnvA challenged the project in the Queensland Land Court..
Middlemount coal project remains a disaster for endangered wildlife and the climate
EnvA urges the Federal Government to refuse the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, highlighting its threats to endangered species, habitat destruction, and increased greenhouse pollution in Central Queensland.
EnvA calls for rejection of the Middlemount Coal Mine extension over unacceptable environmental impacts
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject the Middlemount Coal Mine Extension Project, citing severe environmental impacts, including habitat destruction, diverting a waterway, and adding more carbon pollution fuelling climate impacts.
EnvA slams weak federal response to illegal clearing at Vitrinite’s Vulcan coal mine
EnvA criticises the Federal Government for inadequately addressing Vitrinite’s repeated environmental violations, demanding stricter penalties and transparency in ongoing investigations to protect endangered wildlife.
EnvA calls for refusal of Moranbah North – Grosvenor rail and pipline realignment
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland urges the Federal Government to reject Anglo Coal’s project, citing threats to endangered species and insufficient offsets, questioning its economic viability and ecological sustainability.
Devastating land clearing continues across Queensland
The latest SLATS report indicates a troubling increase in Queensland’s land clearing, with over 332,000 hectares affected, primarily in the Brigalow Belt, threatening ecosystems and exacerbating climate issues.
EnvA’s 2025 AGM
Please join us for our next Annual General Meeting! This will be a great opportunity hear about what EnvA has achieved over the last twelve months and our ambitious plans for the next year. We hope you will leave the meeting inspired to be more involved in our work to protect our environment, our wildlifeContinue reading “EnvA’s 2025 AGM”
Queensland Conservation Council launches a legal challenge against the Lake Vermont coal mine expansion
The Queensland Conservation Council has formally opposed the Lake Vermont Coal Mine extension, highlighting environmental risks and significant greenhouse gas emissions.
They emphasise the project’s threat to endangered species and ecosystems, urging a halt to new coal developments to combat climate change.
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