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Clive Palmer s plan to develop a coal mine 10 kilometres from the Great Barrier Reef marine park is too risky to proceed, Queensland s environment department has found.
Environmental campaigners are celebrating after the department found the former federal MP s Central Queensland Coal posed unacceptable risks, including to water quality in the marine park.
But the mine s future is far from sealed. The final decision rests with federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley, who has 30 business days to make a decision or seek more information.
Mr Palmer s proposed mine site is on a coastal flood plain, about 130km northwest of Rockhampton and 25km northwest of Marlborough.
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Mr Morton noted the Department of Environment and Science’s submission that Smith broke the law.
“He had no permission to enter (the protected zone), he’s not a traditional owner,” Mr Morton said.
Smith was fined $5000 plus ordered to pay investigation costs, leaving him with a total fine of $6982.
A conviction was not recorded.
Smith’s co-accused Mr Little pleaded not guilty to his charge and will represent himself during a hearing listed for September 20 and 21. mackay courts
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