Clash Over $1 Billion Gold Mine Sparks Political Firestorm in Australia

Peter Dutton says government decision to stop gold mine tailings dam is political

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says her decision on the tailings dam should not mean the end of the gold mine. Picture... NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns has criticised the decision and called for it to be changed. Mr Minns told budget estimates...

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Peter Dutton says government decision to stop gold mine tailings dam is political

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