Albanese government faces decisions on coalmines that could add 16m tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

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Australia Institute analysis tracks 28 proposed developments referred to Tanya Plibersek for approval

The Albanese government could have to make decisions on whether to approve up to 28 coalmine developments that would make it harder to meet targets set under its newly approved climate policy, according to a new analysis.

A coalmine tracker website published by the Australia Institute includes a breakdown of all projects that have been formally referred to the government for approval under national laws.

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