Cian Hussey: Critical minerals deal faces Greens’ Section 487 challenge

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent critical minerals deal with President Trump is seen as a potential boost for Western Australia, but legal challenges from green activists under Section 487 of the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act hinder investment in resource projects. This section allows environmental groups to delay approvals, causing significant financial losses and discouraging mining investment, prompting calls for reform to attract investors back to Australia.

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