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Queensland government “pet projects” must not become an excuse to strip Queenslanders of their rights
EnvA is calling on Queensland MPs to reject or substantially amend the Critical Minerals Bill, warning it could weaken community rights, expand ministerial powers, enable compulsory land acquisition and allow existing laws to be changed for individual projects.
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Coal and gas can’t keep expanding while Australians carry the climate burden
EnvA is calling for stronger action to reduce emissions from Australia’s coal and gas sector, warning that continued fossil fuel expansion could undermine the nation’s 2035 emissions reduction target. EnvA is calling for stronger Safeguard Mechanism requirements, greater onsite emissions reductions, tighter limits on carbon credits and improved transparency around emissions.
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EnvA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting
Date: 12 August 2026 Time: 5.30 – 6.30 pm Where: On Zoom – link here RSVP It would be great if you could let us know if you are able to attend the meeting, or alternatively send your apology and appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. Please note that only EnvA members are…
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EnvA questions the need for another Lake Vermont coal mine expansion
Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland has called on the Federal Government to refuse the proposed Lake Vermont Mockingbird Metallurgical Coal Project, arguing the proponent has failed to justify why another major mine expansion is needed when a separate project is already proposed to extend the life of the existing mine.
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Linked coal mine proposals threaten Central Queensland’s environment
EnvA has called on the Federal Environment Minister to assess the linked Moranbah North and Grosvenor coal mine referrals together, warning that separate assessments risk understating their combined impacts on threatened species, water resources and greenhouse gas emissions. Coal extraction proposals must undergo rigorous environmental assessment.
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Community group says Centurion LNG proposal is premature
EnvA has called for the proposed Centurion LNG Facility to be refused or deferred, arguing it is premature to approve infrastructure that depends on the proposed Centurion North Coal Development before that project has completed its State and Commonwealth environmental assessment.
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