Federal court overturns protection order for NSW goldmine project

Australia's federal court has reversed a former environment minister's Indigenous heritage protection order that had blocked the McPhillamys goldmine development in New South Wales, allowing the controversial project to proceed.

First covered Oct 13, 2026 · 6:58 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Federal court overturns protection order for NSW goldmine project — Image via theguardian.com

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28d Guardian Environment Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldmine — Federal court overrules decision by former environment minister for the McPhillamys goldmine development at Blayney The federal court has overturned a rare…

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thenightly.com.au Federal Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s Aboriginal heritage protection order on $1bn McPhillamys gold mine in NSW

abc.net.au Federal Court declares Commonwealth's blocking of NSW goldmine 'invalid' - ABC News

nit.com.au Federal court overturns Aboriginal heritage protection order stalling $1 billion gold project

ground.news Court overturns cultural heritage block on McPhillamys $1B mine

inkl.com Court overturns Tanya Plibersek’s protection order which stalled controversial NSW goldmine

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