SocietyCourt overturns protection order affecting McPhillamys goldmine

Australia’s Federal Court invalidated an Indigenous heritage protection order issued by former environment minister Tanya Plibersek for the McPhillamys goldmine near Blayney, New South Wales. Regis Resources welcomed the ruling but said it is also pursuing an alternative development plan.

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