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Biggest coal-producing state fears impact of High Court emissions decision

ABC News Lottie Twyford and Katrina Beavan
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Mining and Metals Industry

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The High Court on Wednesday ruled planning authorities in New South Wales needed to consider overseas emissions when approving a mine expansion.

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The High Court decision is a technical ruling which relates to a New South Wales mine, but industry leaders fear it could be applied in Queensland or elsewhere.
The High Court decision is a technical ruling which relates to a New South Wales mine, but industry leaders fear it could be applied in Queensland or elsewhere.

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