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Crime and courts / New South Wales

High Court's coalmine emissions ruling says 'the quiet part out loud'

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The matter now returns to the NSW Land and Environment Court. In July 2025, the NSW Court of Appeal agreed with DAMSHEG's argument.

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Tony Lonergan and Wendy Wales from the Hunter Valley community group which fought the case rally outside the High Court of Australia in Canberra.
Tony Lonergan and Wendy Wales from the Hunter Valley community group which fought the case rally outside the High Court of Australia in Canberra.

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