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Heritage Order Overturned for $1B Gold Project in New South Wales

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 26
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In 2024, Tanya Plibersek issued a heritage order rejecting a proposed tailings dam site for the $1 billion McPhillamys Gold Project near Blayney in New South Wales. The Federal Court overturned that order in October, allowing the project to proceed. Following this, Murray Watt stated the government needs reform to cultural heritage laws, and two new Aboriginal protection applications were lodged against the project.

From bordermail.com.au

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The court decision allows the McPhillamys Gold Project to continue its development, a move the mining sector had urged for some time. Murray Watt confirmed the Australian Government will re-determine the project approval rather than appeal the court decision, while simultaneously calling for systemic changes to cultural heritage laws.

Labor delivered National EPA reforms and the EPA issued an order in Far North Queensland.

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  • Tanya PlibersekIssued a heritage order rejecting the proposed tailings dam site for the gold project.
  • Murray WattAdvocated for policy reform after the court overturned the heritage order.
  • Australian GovernmentIs re-determining the project approval and confirmed it will not appeal the court decision.

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  • New South WalesSpeculative

    The McPhillamys Gold Project in New South Wales could see its revenue stream continue or increase as the court decision allows the development to proceed.

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